Painting the New West
Summer/Fall Shows 2017

Morning Reprize - Holbein Award of Excellence - ENCANTADA! Painting Exhibition
Carla Forrest's summer and fall 2017 shows feature recent spectral luminescent works, inspired by direct observation of nature and life. Honored as a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Arts Business Association, Forrest's personal artistic mission integrates awareness of environmental conservation, community connectivity, and creativity. Twenty percent of revenue from the sale of her artwork is donated to charitable foundations aligning with her artistic mission, including the New Mexico Water Collaborative, Friends of New Mexico State Parks, Albuquerque Open Space Alliance, Roadrunner Food Bank, Albuquerque Heading Home, Albuquerque Rescue Mission, and Art in the Schools.
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June 30 – July 27 |
¡ENCANTADA! Painting Exhibition Ribbon Winner: Holbein Award of Excellence Fine Arts Building, EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque |
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August 29 - October 7 Reception: Saturday September 16, 5:00 – 7:00 pm |
Quench: Water in the Desert Exhibition New Mexico Art League, 3409 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE, Albuquerque |
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September 1 - November 24 Reception: Friday September 1, 6:00 – 9:00 pm |
Local Treasures Exhibition Gallery with a Cause, NM Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave. NE Albuquerque |
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September 7 – 17, 2017 Reception: September 6, 4:30 – 8:00 pm |
NM State Fair Professional Artist Exhibition Fine Arts Gallery, Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Blvd NE, Albuquerque |
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November 3 - 22, 2017 Reception: November 3, 5:00 – 7:30 pm |
9th National Juried PAPNM Members Show Sorrel Sky Gallery, 125 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe |
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