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What's New?

 
Spring 2009
 

All events are free and open to the public.

Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print  Lecture Series -- Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits -- Library Exhibits -- New Books


Library Events   

 

  Let's Talk About It
This popular book discussion continues this semester.  Books are available at the library.  The program is free and open to the public. For more information, and to register, stop by the library for a brochure or e-mail ajkent@nmhu.edu. 
All Discussions will begin at 7:00 pm in the Despertarse Café. 
 
  Thursday, March 4 Chronicle of a Death Foretold
   Thursday, April 1  Eva Luna
   Thursday, May 6  The Alchemist
   Thursday, June 3  Like Water for Chocolate
     
Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print Lecture Series
  4:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Art Viewing Room
For additional information, call Bob Read at 505.454.3338
 
  Wednesday, Jan. 13 American Prints from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.
  Wednesday, Jan. 20 Prints by Kathie Kollwitz
  Wednesday, Feb. 3 Recent Acquisitions from George and Sheryl Talbot to the Highlands Fine Art Print Collection including works by Durer, Rembrandt, Goya, and Blake
  Wednesday, Feb. 17 Fine Art Prints by Phyllis Sloane and Zara Kriegstein
  Wednesday, March 17 Desastres of War, Prints by Francisco Goya
  Wednesday, March 31 Japanese Woodblock Prints
  Wednesday, April 7 Fine Art Prints matching medium to Artist
  Wednesday, April 14 Selection of student prints for the Highlands Collection  (Burris Hall Print Studio)
   

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Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits
  The gallery is located on the first floor and is open 8:00 - 5:00 Monday-Friday, and 1:00-5:00 Saturday and Sunday.
  Feb. 26 - March 30
Northern New Mexico Devotional Art Show
Artists' Reception on Friday, Feb. 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  April 9 - May 7  B.F.A. Exhibitions - Shawna Wangseng and Isaac Sandoval
  June 1 - July 21 Luis Montano - Painter, sculptor, and potter
 

Past Exhibits

 
  Jan. 11 - Feb. 10 Apache Land - Paintings by Keith Humphries
Karl Laumbach Gallery Talk on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
This exhibition is on loan from the Geronimo Springs Museum and sponsored by We the People Project, New Mexico Humanities Council, Las Vegas Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and New Mexico Highlands University
  Dec. 5 - Dec. 16 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition - "Nesting Instinct" by Erica Hayne.  Artist reception on Friday, Dec. 11 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  Nov. 8 - Dec. 3
Mexico:  Moments of Truth - Photographs by Elaine Querry.  Artist's reception, Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2:00 - 4:00.
  Oct. 20 - Nov. 4
 
Día de Los Muertos
This show will have two venues (Burris Hall & Donnelly Library). We will have an opening reception with music on Tuesday, October 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the coffee shop.
 
  Sept. 19 - Oct. 18 500 Years of Western Printmaking
Gallery Talk by Dr. Robert Bell
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
  Aug. 16 - Sept. 16
 
Luna Community College Quilt Makers
Reception on Sunday, Aug.  16 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  July 31 - Aug. 11 Las Vegas Heritage Exhibition
  June 1 - July 17 "Pottery & Sculpture"
by Paul Volckening and Harry Leippe
   

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Library Exhibits
  Current Entrance Case Exhibits March 8 - April 8
Fossils of New Mexico
Feel the spirits of millions of years.   Private Collections by Richard Maestas

National Parks of New Mexico
- New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, is indeed a haunting and fascinating state, with a great diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural history. Please come enjoy the display and take some free handouts.
  Past Exhibits  
  Jan. 2 - March 8 Concha Ortiz y Pino - Come learn about Concha Ortiz y Pino: Matriarch of a 300-Year-Old New Mexico Legacy
  Oct. 20 - Nov. 25 Frida Kahlo/Dia de los Muertos from the collection of local artist Bambi Doe Blake.
  Sept. 1 - Oct. 19 ARMAS in Education - West Library Entrance Exhibit Case. Introducing the ARMAS (Achieving in Research, Mathematics and Science) in Education Center. Supported by a Department of Education HSI/CCRAA grant, the ARMAS Center provides support services to faculty and students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines.
  Sept. 1 - Oct. 5 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture.
  Aug. 1 - Sept. 15 Yoga— the body between science and philosophy - East Library Entrance Exhibit Case.  Are you suffering from Stress? Take a Yoga Class. Yoga is a 5,000 year old health maintenance system. 
  June 1 - Aug. 1  Traditional Indian Dress and Jewelry” - India is known for its rich culture and unique people. Come to enjoy the ethnic and traditional Indian dress and jewelry. The traditional Indian dresses are provided by the Indian students at Highlands University.

"Water Conservation & Xeriscaping" - Welcome to Xeriscaping. Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping using drought tolerant plants. Find the reasons why you should consider Xeriscaping and Learn tips on plant watering in dry climates.
   

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New Books
  February 16, 2010 December 9, 2009 October 21, 2009
  January 11, 2010 November 2, 2009 September 21,  2009
 

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