Shapeshifters: An Exhibition by CLAY Festival Headliner Visiting Artist, George Rodriguez

Location: Light Art Space Gallery

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In Shapeshifters, George Rodriguez continues to draw on themes of culture and community. He is exploring historic civilizations, the urban environment, and the monuments we select to represent us. At the opening reception of Shapeshifters and GRACE, George will speak to his artwork as well as his jurying process.

Click here to learn more about this year's CLAY Festival exhibitions at Light Art Space.

Grace: CLAY Festival 2023 National Juried Exhibition

Location: Light Art Space Gallery

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

GRACE in CLAY is juried by the 2023 Western New Mexico University Visiting Artist George Rodriguez. Opening alongside Shapeshifters, the GRACE in CLAY exhibition features ceramic artwork representative of GRACE. As we seek a just and equitable society with compassion and consideration for the world around us, let's consider the idea and the role it can play in our lives.

Embellished Stories: George Rodriguez Workshop

Location: WNMU Francis McCray Art Gallery

Date: Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bring your imagination to life in this fun sculpture class that encourages embellished storytelling in clay! We will explore narrative vases, wall mounted heads and free-standing sculptures. George will demonstrate continuous hollow construction as well as how to build in sections for smaller kilns or larger sculptures.

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WNMU Museum Kids' Activities

Location: WNMU Museum

Date: Monday, July 10, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Enjoy a day of play at the WNMU Museum with your family, friends, and loved ones! Activities are art-based with inspiration coming from Mimbres designs. There will be stations for making bookmarks and ornaments, as well as a station to contribute to a temporary art installation where individuals can paint with yucca brushes.

Artist Talk: George Rodriguez

Location: WNMU Light Hall Theater

Date: Monday, July 10, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM

WNMU Museum Kids' Activities

Location: WNMU Museum

Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Enjoy a day of play at the WNMU Museum with your family, friends, and loved ones! Activities are art-based with inspiration coming from Mimbres designs. There will be stations for making bookmarks and ornaments, as well as a station to contribute to a temporary art installation where individuals can paint with yucca brushes.

Two Friends Under The Influence: Exhibition Opening Reception W/ Marko Fields & Diego Valles

Location: 200 W Market St

Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This exhibit will feature Marko Fields, an artist currently residing in Minnesota, and Diego Valles, an artist from Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. After becoming close friends through the art industry, Marko and Diego came together for their exhibition titled Two Friends Under the Influence. Taking inspiration from music and nature, Diego brings his expertise in Mata Ortiz style pottery alongside Marko Fields' skill in sculpting, painting and printing on clay. Art from other artists will also be featured in this exhibition.

Printing On Clay: Mary Fischer Workshop

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

Date: Thursday, July 13 - Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Use mason stains and slips to learn several different techniques for printing on clay at this workshop, and learn how to make ceramic ink for use for printing etching plates, linoleum blocks and laser photocopies.

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WNMU Museum Open House

Location: WNMU Museum

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Visit the WNMU Museum and experience the rich heritage of the New Mexico Southwest in its historical art, pottery, and artifacts. The exhibit room on the second floor will be open, featuring some of our more famous pieces and newer acquisitions. The artifacts will not be in cases, for a more up-close look. There will also be a hands-on component for stable pieces. Gloves will be provided for those who wish to participate in that portion.

Mary Fischer Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mary Fischer: I make what I do in clay because I want to. Talking about the why and wherefore usually means taking liberties with the truth. What is true one day may not be the next. What you swear by one day, you curse the next. As with all things in nature, a state of flux is the rule and means all is well.

WNMU Museum Kids' Activities

Location: WNMU Museum

Date: Friday, July 14, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Enjoy a day of play at the WNMU Museum with your family, friends, and loved ones! Activities are art-based with inspiration coming from Mimbres designs. There will be stations for making bookmarks and ornaments, as well as a station to contribute to a temporary art installation where individuals can paint with yucca brushes.

Helix: Exhibition Opening & Gallery Talk W/ Susie Meskill and Hugh Remar

Location: Made in Silver City Gallery

Date: Friday, July 14, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

View the exciting new works of WNMU post-baccalaureate students and emerging artists Susie Meskill and Hugh Remar in their collaborative exhibition: HELIX.

Gallery Walk

Location: Downtown Silver City

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Visit our best galleries and collections and see what's up-and-coming in the Silver City art scene!

Makers Market

Location: Main Street Plaza

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Explore the historic Silver City downtown area, admire the beautiful scenery of the Big Ditch, and experience our lively and diverse artistic community!

Mata Ortiz Pottery Demo: Oralia Lopez

Location: Silver City Museum

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Master Pottery artist Oralia Lopez of Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, will demonstrate the signature Mata Ortiz style of painting intricate designs on pottery.

Silver City Museum Youth Activities: Oralia Lopez

Location: Silver City Museum

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

In addition to Oralia's demonstration and sale, children and families are invited to join in the fun and make their own hand-built clay vessels! This activity is free and will take place in the courtyard on the east side of the museum.

CLAY Festival Brunch: Reservations Required

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge

Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Eat a well-crafted, satisfying meal inspired by the ceramic arts with the locals and artists of Silver City!

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