marinel poppie rsThe sculptures of Marinel Poppie are featured in the new gallery, including this bronze of a cowgirl.

Catwalk Gallery & Gifts will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 5112 Highway 180 in downtown Glenwood. Proprietors Caryn Kinane and Leanne Bartlett are proud to feature a wide variety of work by New Mexico artists and artisans.

kinane and bartlett rsCaryn Kinane, left, and Leanne Bartlett feature a wide variety of work by New Mexico artists and artisans in their new business, Catwalk Gallery & Gifts.Artists who have already signed on include Jeff Ross – Catclaw Critters and yucca walking sticks, Rebecca Kerr – paintings, Dee Cox – ceramics, Sharon Stewart – paintings and sculptures, Marinel Poppie – sculptures, paintings and books, Loris Garber – paintings, Donnah McKeen, textile art, Rita Sherwood – paintings and pins, Flint Wallace – juniper table and Brandi Morgan Jump – photos.

For more information, email catwalkgallery@outlook.com.

While you're in Glenwood for the Grand Opening, make day of it and head up to Mogollon for the season opening of the Old Kelly Store, which also features art and gifts by area artists. It is open Saturdays and Sundays and Monday holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Or stop by The Glenwood Senior Center's 1st annual Mother's Day Cash Bingo on Saturday, May 12. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.. Games begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for 10 games. Food and drinks will be available for donation. There will be door prizes, a $100 Blackout game and a 50/50 Cash Raffle. There will also be complimentary corsages for mothers who attend.

There's also more arts and crafts and produce at the Glenwood Street Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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