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This and other empowering posters for your living areas and workplace by Tim Kapustka of Cabbage Creative; available at http://www.cabbagestudio.com.
In late winter of 2004, Shared Vision Publishing was formed. Arts Perspective magazine was conceived as a support venue for the arts communities of Southwest Colorado.
Nearly six years later, this “Healing� issue pays tribute to what
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inspired the magazine in the first place and celebrates all those
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who are transformed by the healing effects of art.
have sponsored, where the magazine is now and our vision for
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2010. Thank you for sharing the vision. Namaste.
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Heather Leavitt Co-Founder/Publisher/Art Director
Easily inspired and always creating, Heather is focusing more of her time on her fine art and assisting artists in establishing their careers.
Susan Ronn Copy Editor
Susan lives Down Under, in New Zealand — upside down and a day ahead of you. She is a freelance editor, writer, actor and voice-over talent. Contact her at susan.ronn@gmail.com.
Raymond Martinez Co-Founder
Accountant by day, flyfisherman when he can get away and photographer at every photo op he can get to, Ray finds artists mildly amusing.
Kate Skrainka The Juiciest Kind of Work pg. 8
Kate Skrainka’s winter sport this year is crochet. She can be reached at k.skrainka@gmail.com.
Rachel and Kick Kapustka The Art of Healing pg. 10
Chiropractors Nick and Rachel Kapustka own Serving Life Chiropractic Studio, a family wellness practice established in December 2006. They provide exceptional chiropractic care through masterful adjusting, ongoing education and affordable wellness plans. When not serving at the studio, they are kicking their feet up with their bulldog Diego as they await their first baby’s arrival in December.
Louisa Drouet The Tooth Fairy Comes to Life pg. 12
Louisa Drouet has nearly 20 years of communications and media experience including anchoring and reporting, voice over artist, directing, producing and writing. Louisa has a master’s in nonprofit management & leadership, is a certified life coach and currently owns a marketing company, Forward Movement, LLC. http://forwardmvt.com
Parys St. Martin 7 pg. 13
Parys is a digital artist who has been working with this medium for 12 years. She creates colorful abstract images. See her work at http://www.emotionaldigital.com.
Stew Mosberg Arborena pg. 19 Miki Harder Point of View pg. 17
Miki has had a drawing implement in her hand since she was knee-high to a lady bug. Seeing the world too much as a comic book reflection of her world, you are an innocent recipient of her outlook.
Stew Mosberg is a freelance writer living in Bayfield. He has been an arts publisher and journalist, and has written two books on design. His email address is wrtrf@aol.com.
Alison Goss Art, Science and Heart Energy pg. 26
Alison Goss creates art quilts and teaches fabric painting in Durango, where she also leads the Durango IONS Community Group. She can be reached at agoss@frontier.net.
Dr. Cynthia Miller Artist, Heal Thyself pg. 26
Dr. Cynthia Miller has a Ph.D. in the psychology of change and cellular transformation, has assisted clients in following their dreams for over 30 years, and has been an artist for as long as she can remember. http://www.brainforsuccess.com
Rosemary Juskovich Art Therapy pg. 26
Rosemary retired as a board certified registered art therapist when she moved to Durango in 2004. She currently enjoys plein air painting and being a docent for the Durango Arts Center. Contact her at bobanpen@mac.com.
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A note on healing … from the publisher’s perspective Healing on a physical level is about the regeneration of cells. Mental healing utilizes the mind’s ability to bring together the body and spirit to heal “dis-ease.” Spiritual healing is unique to each individual, defined by his or her beliefs. Though healing on the physical level happens unconsciously, mental and spiritual healing involves conscious effort. Healing in art is based on communication.This communication is dependent on the artist’s ability to express the human experience through all the elements of healing noted above. Medium or discipline translates to the physical, concept and ideas to the mental, and the human essence reflects the spiritual aspect. Healing occurs in art when the artist is transformed while exploring, manifesting a vision, living the art life, and learning from the experience. Healing in art also occurs when the viewer is moved, inspired, affected in some way. This issue is a tribute to the art of healing and the healing aspects of art. It exhibits how the arts can be a powerful force in the healing process and how healing inspires artists to create meaningful work. I ask that you, the reader, keep an open mind and heart as you read the diversity of perspectives shared in these pages, and move forward in your creative lives.
My gift to you, “Namaste,” shot with a Holga 120, available in ziatype, cyanotype or as a black & white print through Open Shutter Gallery.
Stay inspired, and keep creating! Heather Leavitt Publisher, Arts Perspective magazine Please visit our blog at http://www.artsperspective.wordpress.com and find us on facebook for recent updates.
AGO Gallery of Fine Art, LLC with Custom Framing 445 Main Street • (970) 325-0270 Featuring internationally and nationally recognized artist Romagean Personne (National Museum of Women in the Arts) and a selection of Colorado’s top artists Gumpshun Gallery 640-B Main Street • (970) 325-4024 Unique gallery offering bronze sculpture, jewelry and unique wood ducks
This issue of Arts Perspective is dedicated to my mother, a healer, artist and friend to all, Debbie Leavitt. She paved the way as one of the first massage therapists in her community and is a generous supporter of and patroness to the arts. To know her, is to love her.
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Thanks to an overwhelming response to the gallery guide published in the fall “Collection” issue, we would also like to include the following Ouray galleries and Ridgway organization. For a list of over 60 galleries in the Four Corners region, please visit http://www.artsperspective.com. Click on the archives link, and choose the fall 2009 issue for the “Collection of Galleries” listings article.
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Ivory’s Trading Company & Gallery 737 Main Street • (970) 325-0123 Handcrafted jewelry by artists Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Tommy Jackson and Rocki Gorman. Bronzes, paintings, handmade Navajo Rugs, Indian pottery, baskets and more Merdink Gallery 512 Main Street • (970) 325-4818 North Moon Gallery 505 Main Street No. 101 • (970) 325-4885 Located in the Beaumont Hotel, this fine art and craft gallery features jewelry, paintings and Colorado landscape photography by Kathleen Norris Cook. Ouray Gallery & Gifts 518 Main Street • (970) 325-4110 Jewelry, art and gifts
Ouray Glassworks & Pottery 619 Main Street • (970) 325-0275 Watch Sam demonstrate the ancient art of glassblowing and enjoy Di’s pottery. San Juan Art Galleries 725 Main Street • (970) 325-9840 Landscape, cityscape (Ouray), still life, portrait and abstract paintings. San Juan Pottery 445 Main Street • (970) 325-0270 Skol Studio & Design Gallery 812 Main Street • (970) 325-7290 Skol Studio Gallery displays furniture, sculpture, paintings and blown glass by local and regional artists. Susan’s Studio 630 Main Street • (970) 325-9911 Offering original, fine art paintings by Susan B. Snodgrass and a variety of guest artists for limited engagements. Weehawken Creative Arts http://www.weehawkenarts.org P.O. Box 734, Ridgway 81432 • (970) 318-0150 Our mission is to provide the highest quality visual and cultural arts education, seeking the active participation of the local, national and international community.
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and mediums. Included are a 40-inch hand-painted chandelier, a soothing water feature, a bronze sculpture and several commissioned pieces. The intention of the collection at Mercy Regional Breast Care Center is to create an environment that promotes tranquility, where thoughts of well-being are nurtured, and a sense of vitality and energy fill the air.
At Mercy, Art Truly Is Healing Courtesy of SCW Consulting
Mercy Regional Medical Center, Southwest Colorado’s largest and most technologically advanced hospital, provides state-of-the-art medical care in an environment designed to promote a sense of wellness and healing. The collective mission of Mercy Regional Medical Center focuses on healing the body, mind and spirit. Recognizing the healing properties of art, and with the hospital’s mission in mind, a distinctive art collection of nearly 700 pieces was gathered. It includes works by dozens of local artists, as well as regional, national and international artists. Made possible entirely by generous contributions, it is the largest art collection in the region. It In the foreground, the chandelier “Blessing� was created provides patients, their families, doctors, nurses by New York artist Ulla Darni, and the painting to the right, “Night Colors,� is by local artist Cynthia De Bolt. and staff a calm and restorative environment by reflecting Mercy’s core values: reverence, integrity, compassion and excellence. At Mercy, art truly is healing. Each department within the hospital is defined by its own theme. Mercy’s chapel reflects its Catholic identity while creating an ecumenical space, which welcomes other spiritual traditions. The primary visual image in the chapel is the life-sized polished and patinaed bronze cross “Crucifixion and Resurrection� by artist Byron Wickstrom. The Family Birth Center artwork elicits feelings of warmth, nostalgia, love, family and the wonderment of a newborn child. Mercy’s main corridors are filled with imagery that celebrates the Southwest both historically and in contemporary times. The Emergency Department features a collection of works by local artist Stanton Englehart. His work exudes a peaceful quality, allowing patients and their families to recapture a sense of calm, a feeling of stability and a connection to nature’s inherent structure. Mercy Regional Medical Center proudly introduced the new Breast Care Center in October 2009. The center features an art collection composed of a dynamic grouping of artists and an eclectic blend of works
Lobby/Reception Area at Mercy Regional Breast Care Center. The painting, “Dragonfly Mystery,� is by Nocona Burgess of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photographs by Alan Cuenca.
In addition to the art within the hospital corridors, patients at Mercy Regional Medical Center have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the Healing Garden. Combining the therapeutic properties of nature with well-chosen sculpture, the Healing Garden offers a place of refuge and contemplation. Each sculpture has been carefully selected to convey specific characteristics that dwell within each of us, allowing for personal affirmation and feelings of security. “Spirit Mother,� by Santa Clara Pueblo artist Michael Naranjo, is the main entrance sculpture. A depiction of a curandera, or healer, this piece resonates the essence of Mercy. Patients can also take a meditative walk on the paths of a beautiful labyrinth. The labyrinth is modeled after the winding, soothing, two-dimensional paths seen at old European cathedrals, specifically Notre Dame de Chartres near Paris.
The process of creating an artwork master plan that is cohesive and integrated with the architecture, interiors, grounds and overall facility mission, was the result of a collaboration between Mercy Regional Medical Center and SCW Art Consulting. “Studies have proven that the same part of the brain stimulated during prayer – and the part that aids in healing the body – is activated when you view artwork,� states Shanan Campbell Wells, owner and lead consultant at SCW Art Consulting. “We spent years working on the collection at Mercy, being sure to incorporate art that is compatible with the hospital’s core values and mission of healing. We wanted it to be powerful and relevant to the residents of Southwest Colorado.� The art collection at Mercy Regional Medical Center is inspirational to all who enter the facility. It expresses ideas beyond words, offering a sense of safety and calm, reassurance and hope, of trust and faith, all essential to the healing process. Yes, at Mercy, art truly is healing. N
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Dear Editor, I’ve been ruminating on the upcoming Art of Healing issue, and I’m hopeful that you will consider my artwork for publication. I’ve lived in California for almost a year now, and I’ve noticed that my artwork has been a healing force in my own recovery from grief. I feel my work has become deeper and more soulful, showing more contrast and feeling, perhaps less superficial than before, more purposeful. I have had to become willing to acknowledge pain and suffering in order to recognize the need to heal and forgive.
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“Winter” “Spring” “Summer” “Late Summer” “Autumn (Fall)” Handwoven with silk yarns. Techniques include Ikat and Double Ikat, silk screening and textural design created with thread interlacements and weave structures.
The Juiciest Kind of Work by Kate Skrainka Perched on a hill at the end of a quiet street in Durango sits Mary Alice Hearn’s apricot home. Through the gate and beyond a rambling garden lies her studio, the same apricot hue as her house. Inside, fat cones of yarn stand three deep on shelves. Interesting titles like Healing with Color peek out from bookcases. Weavings, both abstract and representational, surround looms large and small. An accomplished weaver with a Master of Fine Arts from Antioch University in Maryland, Mary Alice was an early member of the Torpedo Factory Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia. As she describes her philosophy of healing through the creative process, the air practically crackles with creativity. When she first began weaving in 1968, Mary Alice loved both the physical movements required by her chosen art form as well as the color play between warp and weft. Yet when she finished a piece she often found herself wondering, “Would there be another?” Her curiosity over that leap into the unknown of each new work led her to complete a doctoral program in creativity at Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of her dissertation, Mary Alice wove five wall hangings, symbolically depicting each of acupuncture’s five seasons and its corresponding element, color and emotion. In acupuncture, healing means to restore balance to the body to prevent illness. Likewise, with the tools Mary Alice developed during her research, we can restore balance in our own lives to recover the creativity we may have put aside to pursue other goals. She began the first weaving with winter, the time of unknowing and fear, associated with the color blue and the element water. “You’ve been thinking about what you’re going to do in winter, maybe even subconsciously,” she explains. “Then in spring, it happens, like a crocus popping out of the ground.” The element wood, the color green and new growth are linked to spring. Anger, the dominant emotion for this season, seems apt when considering the force needed for new life to burst forth. Rapid growth, the element fire and the color red represent summer, a time of joy and friendship, fun and togetherness. The harvest defines the fourth season, late summer, characterized by the earth element, sympathy and the color yellow. For Mary Alice, late summer is that time when “a peach, deliciously ripe, will rot in another day. Perfect fullness: that is late summer.” Autumn, the final season in the weaving series, represents “the season of saving what is precious and discarding what is no longer useful.” Autumn is associated with grief, the color white and the element metal. With the seasonal cycles in mind, we view our less outwardly productive time as a necessary part of the creative process, Mary Alice explains. Each stage contains a bit of the others, as with the concept of yin and yang. While we are planning our artwork, we are in winter — dormant, not actively creating — but this phase is exciting; we are mentally energetic. Once we begin a work, we feel the boldness of new growth, followed by a soothing calm as our ideas manifest themselves through the physical process of working on the loom, dipping into the paint, thrusting fingers into clay.
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Mary Alice teaches that being open to possibilities and our intuition unlocks our creativity. Many of us fear the winter stage of being in the not-knowing, but Mary Alice says that “to sit and do nothing is not wasted time.” She explains that activities such as biking, skiing or gardening are not outside of the creative process. On an unconscious level, we still do our creative work during these times. We synthesize ideas, draw inspiration from colors or textures in the landscape we explore and formulate plans for making the next piece. Art is life, and we need not compartmentalize the creative process. When we find ourselves stuck on a technical aspect of our work, we may look externally for inspiration, through athletic activities, or look internally, through journaling, to work through emotions or ideas. Growth and new creations require uncertainty while we imagine what we have never seen. Don’t rush this process. “For me, the weaving is almost an afterthought,” Mary Alice says, “but it is the centering, meditative part” of the creative process. By spending the necessary time in each phase of the cycle, we suddenly find ourselves over the hurdles and “in the zone,” just as we do when running the spring river or climbing a fourteener. Color plays an essential role both in Mary Alice’s own work and in her work helping others. She has researched the use of color and light for treatments in a variety of healing systems, including Western medicine, prior to the development of antibiotics. On a basic level, we all have cultural and linguistic associations between particular colors and moods, as well as very personal responses to color. Use color as a game, as creative play to loosen up the mind and stimulate intuition. Besides using color to spark our creativity, we can also use it to communicate better through our art. Mary Alice offers: “Georgia O’Keefe once said, ‘The meaning of a word to me is not as exact as the meaning of a color. Color and shapes make a more definite statement than words.’ ” While each color signifies particular things to each individual, it is through color that we convey the universal and the unsayable in our art. By linking color and the principles of acupuncture to the steps of the creative process, Mary Alice overcame the fear of the empty loom and grew comfortable in all phases of her creativity. Today she works as an adjunct professor at Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland, as well as with students in Durango. Viewing our creative cycles — whether over the hours, days or months — through the prism of the five seasons and their associated elements and colors, creates a sense of hope and freedom. New ideas are always lying dormant inside us; they just require the proper cultivation. This is why Mary Alice sees herself not as a “guru” but as a coach, guiding her students toward a “vision of possibilities” so they can harness their own creative potential. “The juiciest kind of work I know,” she says, steel blue eyes sparkling, “is helping others to recognize their own creativity.” N Mary Alice Hearn is available for private weaving and creative instruction. She can be reached at MAHcreate@aol.com.
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The Art of by Rachel and Nick Kapustka Photography by McCarson Jones There is much confusion in our culture about the difference between healing and curing. We have been culturally hypnotized to believe that healing and curing are the same, and if the body is not expressing symptoms, then we are healthy and well. This concept of wellness not only leads us down a dangerous path, but also robs us of a beautiful journey of self-discovery and self-empowerment. As chiropractors, we at Serving Life Chiropractic are blessed with the opportunity to participate in the healing process and to witness people experiencing the power of innate intelligence. We believe that a clear picture of your life depends on the clarity of your nervous system. Many people associate chiropractic with back pain, but we will tell you that many experience something much bigger than symptomatic relief of pain — they gain a reconnection to themselves and to life around them. So what is healing? There are times when some feel life would be easier if the process of healing and growing were the same for every person. For many, there is comfort and ease in knowing what to expect in life. Fear can accompany the realization that we may not know our path, the significance of certain events or what our bodies are expressing. But the beauty in life might be lost if the art of living — and healing — were the same for every person, and we always knew what to do, what to expect and how to respond. Life is a healing journey orchestrated by the tapestry of life experiences that make up the matrix of the body, mind, emotions and soul. Certain events and experiences can leave us feeling stranded, abandoned, separated and lost. The juice of life lives and breathes in this isolated disconnection, and as we journey through the reconnection to our environment and ourselves, we gain valuable wisdom for healing. In chiropractic, we call this disconnection from life force a subluxation — a condition of less light — and the applied art or skill for reconnection, an adjustment. As an example, think about when you go on a trip, how you disconnect from your daily routine, and how you might notice that the change of environment allows you to peek into your
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Rachel and Nick in their studio giving adjustments to their clients. Paintings by Bradley Kachnowicz are on display in every room at Serving LIfe.
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life from a different perspective. This new perspective allows insight, clarity and understanding. When you return home, you have gained valuable awareness that often leads to solutions, resolutions, forgiveness, gratitude and a more creative expression of who you are as a human being. A similar experience can occur when you learn a new skill. When skiing or snowboarding the first few times, it’s impossible to learn everything you need to know in order not to fall without ever having your own experience of falling. It’s in the falling that you learn how to stand. There is an art to healing. One could define art as the conscious use of skill and creative imagination. The word heal comes from hal, meaning to make sound or whole, to restore to original purity or integrity. The art of healing could then be described as consciously using skill and creative imagination to become more whole. A journey of self-discovery, a process unique to the individual, healing encompasses growth in life and requires being honest with ourselves about where we are and where we can go. The growth, wholeness and forward movement can be in any realm of our being and involves the harmonious alignment of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of our being. Physical healing is the process of cellular replacement, allowing our cells, and therefore our tissues and organs to regenerate in a healthy, vital manner. Mental healing requires the practice of being in the present moment; if we live in the past or the future, we create depression or anxiety, respectively. As we face our lives’ past wounds, traumas and stresses, and we learn to live in the present moment, we emotionally heal. And we all have unlimited access to spiritual healing; the word spirit comes from a Latin word meaning breath. The spiritual aspect of healing is essential to the healing process. The experiences we have in life create opportunities to sharpen our ability to be conscious, whether we are falling while skiing, integrating a diagnosis of cancer or transitioning from this life to the next. What if we did not view ourselves as victims of our bodies? What if “things” did not just happen to us? What if our experiences in life were a function of our perceptions of our environment and how we relate to it? Our perceptions of what is stressful can create tension in the body, disconnecting us from our essence, our life force, the invisible recuperative powers of the body. If we clarify our perceptions, we can, in the reconnection, gain wisdom for the body, mind and soul to heal. This life is a journey. We can choose to think of life as a healing journey of bumps, peaks, valleys, waves and cycles to go nowhere and everywhere; to just be; to not eliminate, get rid of, mask or cure, but to allow, accept, discover, become aware, become conscious. The art of healing for the individual lies in the ability to create a positive relationship to ourselves, to others, to the world. What can you learn about this life, your purpose for being here, from the opportunities you have been given to heal? Whether it is through the chiropractic adjustment or some other modality, take your life a step forward by consciously healing today. N Serving Life Chiropractic is located at 1040 Main Avenue, upstairs (970) 422-2032 http://www.servinglifechiropractic.com wellness@servinglifechiropractic.com
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The Tooth Fairy Comes to Life
by Louisa Drouet Photography by Heather Leavitt
For most children, losing their first tooth is quite exciting and unforgettable — the anticipation of what it will feel like, what it will look like, whether their tooth will grow back, and whether the mystical tooth fairy will find her way underneath their fluffy pillow, take their little treasure, and leave a shiny gift in exchange. As adults we know this story is not quite true, yet we are also aware of the magical fantasy it plays in a child’s mind, giving a sense of ease to what might otherwise be a bit scary, or for some, even traumatic.
we are constructing dental crowns and bridges for, and I take that responsibility very seriously — the tooth fairies are a fun compliment to what I do.” Each one of Little’s tooth fairies are made from thin-gauge wax wire and then cast out of precious metal using the lost-wax technique developed centuries ago; Little said the wings alone can take 10 to 12 hours to construct. Once the cast is complete, the frame is sandblasted and the metal finished down, after which the process of bringing the fairy to life begins. That is accomplished by using modified dental-porcelain powders that are delicately applied by hand with a small #6 brush. The figure is then placed into a porcelain oven and fired. Sculptures must be able to fit within the small furnace chamber and conform to the strict confines of the materials, which is very similar to the engineering and construction of the crowns and bridges that Little creates for actual human beings.
The irony in this is that later in life many will experience losing their teeth again, due to factors other than youthful development. Then our legendary tooth fairy will not appear with anything fun, such as a lustrous coin, but with a dental bill. That is when we ask, “Does she really exist?” One local certified dental technician (CDT) would say, “Of course, just a bit in reverse.” Chuck Little, owner of Little Dental Lab, has been in business as a certified dental technician in the Four Corners region for more than 21 years. Over the decades, he has worked with a variety of local dentists, and if you have been in the area for any amount of time, there is a strong possibility you are strolling around with a smile developed from his artistic engineering. “After being in the industry for more than 30 years, I’ve designed thousands of crowns and bridges for my dental clients,” said Little. “Funny thing is, I used to find it challenging to explain to people what I do for a living. Therefore, I decided to develop a little hobby outside of my daily work that has become an incredible passion for me and trademark of my dental lab.” Nearly a decade ago, Little took his dental artistry to the next level and started creating actual tooth fairies — miniature, delicate, one-of-a-kind porcelain figurines that are less than three inches high. “The original idea for creating these porcelain fairies came from the constant reference to the tooth fairy when I tried to explain the responsibilities of a dental technician,” said Little. “Our work is very important for the health and aesthetics of people that
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Chuck Little works on his most recent creation. An engineer as well as artist, Chuck uses the same materials to create his tooth fairies as he does to create the dental prosthetics he makes for his clients.
“I really enjoy the whole process of making these tiny tooth fairies,” said Little. “For most people, it would make them crazy, but I’m in my element when working on the minute detail of them. It’s probably why I love my profession so much — it fits my personality, and I know I’m helping people.”
Having worked with some of the most respected dental technicians in the world, spending years in the business and using the mystical story to describe his talents, we might just say Chuck Little is indeed the tooth fairy himself — he just happens to give your teeth back to you. “There is nothing more important to me than making sure I’m designing high-quality, safe and pleasing crowns and bridges for my customers,” said Little. “And since everything is made here, locally, with American Dental Association-approved products and materials, my clients can be confident that their work will be completed quickly, accurately, safely and with a little bit of magic.” N Little Dental Lab is located at 2137 Main Avenue in Durango; (970) 259-3787; littledentallab@durango.net.
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Through Dec. 27 A Christmas Carol University Theatre, CU Campus, Boulder
Through Dec. 24 Holiday Art Olé Durango Arts Center (970) 259-2606 http://www.durangoarts.org
Through Dec. 24 Ed Singer, Paintings & Drawings Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320 desertpearlgal@aol.com
“Loving-Kindness (Metta)”
Every Thursday, 6–9 p.m. Jeff Solon Duo Mutus, Durango (970) 375-2701 http://www.jeffsolon.com
Every other Wednesday Wellness Wednesdays Serving Life Chiropractic (970) 422-2032 http://www.servinglifechiropractic.com
Dec. 12, 6–9 p.m. Moab Art Walk http://www.moabartwalk.com
Dec. 12–March 27 Robotics Exhibit E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, Farmington (505) 599-1174 http://www.fmtn.org/prca
Dec. 12, 6–9 p.m. Bayfield Artist, Jenny Treanor Red House Gallery, Bayfield http://www.theredhousegallery.com
Jan. 23, 7–10 p.m. Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band Durango VFW (970) 247-0648 http://www.jeffsolon.com
Jan. 22–Feb. 18 Raheleh Zomorrodinia Reception: Fri., Jan. 22, 5–8 p.m. Open Shutter Gallery (970) 382-8355 http://www.openshuttergallery.com
Jan. 23–March 13 Lucid: Shapeshifting
Feb. 6 Deliciously Weird Location TBD (970) 759-8404 mccarsonjones@hotmail.com
Feb. 5–March 2 Lou Swenson “Heart Land” Traditional Black and White Photography Reception: Fri., Feb. 5, 5–7 p.m. Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320 desertpearlgal@aol.com
Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience Community Concert Hall at FLC
Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Eric Bibb Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Feb. 9, 7 p.m. The Alley Cats SJC Performance Hall, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/silhouette
“Appreciative Joy (Mudita)”
Photography by Robert Bridges
Jan. 22, 7 p.m. The Lovell Sisters Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Jan. 21, 7 p.m. 100 Years of Broadway Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
“Compassion (Karuna)”
Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. San Juan College Band Concert SJC Little Theatre, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu
Dec. 10, 5–9 p.m. Noel Night Downtown Durango
April 2, 5–7:30 p.m. Carrie Fell & Star Liana York Sorrel Sky (970) 247-3555 http://www.sorrelsky.com
March 26–May 5 Exposure Reception: Fri., March 26, 5–8 p.m. Open Shutter Gallery (970) 382-8355 http://www.openshuttergallery.com
In Buddhism, the Four Divine Abodes (Brahma-viharas) represent inherent qualities of the human heart. These meditative practices of loving-kindness help us to gently soften and open our hearts and in doing so to gradually cultivate qualities of love, compassion and joy culminating in a tranquil and serene mind. As I continue to practice the Brahma-viharas, on the cushion, at work and with camera, I experience both my heart and my eyes opening. Looking at self, others and the world through the “windows” of these four abodes, my experience of connection and
“Equinamity (Upekkha)”
March 18 Furniture As Art Durango Arts Center (970) 259-2606 http://www.kdur.org
March 14, 7 p.m. Richie Havens Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
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Dec. 9, 7 p.m. A Leahy Family Christmas Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Dec. 4–Jan. 6 Familiar Ground photographs by Gunnar Conrad Reception: Fri., Dec. 4, 5–8 p.m. Open Shutter Gallery (970) 382-8355 http://www.openshuttergallery.com
Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Déjá Vu Theatre at FLC (970) 247-7089 http://theatre.fortlewis.edu
Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. San Juan College Jazz Band Concert SJC Performance Hall, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu
Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Golden Dragon Acrobats Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Through October 2010 Mountain Lion! Center for Southwest Studies, FLC (970) 247-7456 http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu
Through May Rare: Imperiled Plants of Colorado Center for Southwest Studies, FLC (970) 247-7456 http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu
Through Jan. 30 A Day in the Life of San Juan County Farmington Museum at Gateway Park (505) 599-1174 http://www.fmtn.org/prca
Through Jan. 16 Ancient Futures: Visionary drawings by Ian Pyper Sideshow Emporium & Gallery, Dolores (970)-739-4646 http://myspace.com/sideshow_emporium
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Jan. 15, 7 p.m. CB-3: Chris Berry Trio Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Jan. 15, 7 p.m. Pine Leaf Boys SJC Performance Hall, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/silhouette
Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Robert Earl Keen Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Jan. 8–Feb. 2 Gary McVean, Paintings and Jewelry Reception: Fri., Jan. 8, 5–7 Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320 desertpearlgal@aol.com
Jan. 8–30 Four Corners Commission Reception: Fri., Jan. 8, 5–7 p.m. Durango Arts Center (970) 259-2606 www.durangoarts.org
Jan. 8–20 Travel, Community Show Reception: Fri., Jan. 8, 5–8 p.m. Open Shutter Gallery (970) 382-8355 http://www.openshuttergallery.com
Jan. 5–Feb. 27 Ilze Aviks, Cosmos Series Reception: Fri., Jan. 8, 5–7 p.m. Art Library at Durango Arts Center (970) 259-2606 http://www.durangoarts.org
Dec. 31, 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve at Arborena Featuring Susan Reed, Kelly Horrigan, Don Hammontree, Nicolas Bernard Arborena, Mancos (970) 533-1381 http://www.arborena.com
Dec. 17, 7p.m. San Juan College Choir Concert SJC Performance Hall, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu
Feb. 4, 7 p.m. April Verch Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Africa Project Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
February Group Exhibition featuring Chet Anderson, Kathy Myrick, Bob Spencer and Carl Stransky Durango Arts Center (970) 259-2606 http://www.durangoarts.org
Jan. 31, 3 p.m. Adams Foundation Piano Recital featuring Ursula Oppens San Juan Symphony Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.sanjuansymphony.org
Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Bravo Broadway Stars Pops Concert San Juan Symphony Farmington Civic Center (505) 599-1148 http://www.sanjuansymphony.org
Jan. 30–March 1 Art that Heals Reception: Sat., Jan. 30, 4–9 p.m. Lightner Creek Inn & Lotus Oasis Retreats (970) 259-1226 http://www.lotusoasis.com/artshow.html
Jan. 26, 7 p.m. MOMIX Dance Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Figurative Oil Paintings by Lara Branca Reception: Sat., Jan. 23, 6–9 p.m. Sideshow Emporium & Gallery, Dolores (970)-739-4646 http://myspace.com/sideshow_emporium
March 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14 San Juan College Spring Musical Sweeney Todd SJC Performance Hall, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu
March 4 Gallery Walk Durango Independent Film Festival Downtown Durango (970) 375-7779 http://durangofilm.org
March 3–7 Durango Independent Film Festival (970) 375-7779 http://www.durangofilm.org
Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Kelley Hunt Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
Feb. 21, 3 p.m. A Thousand & One Bedtime Stories San Juan Symphony Henderson Performance Hall at SJC (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuansymphony.org
Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. A Thousand & One Bedtime Stories San Juan Symphony Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.sanjuansymphony.org
Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. San Juan College Band Concert SJC Performance Hall, Farmington (505) 566-3430 http://www.sanjuancollege.edu
Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Mixed Media Mark Making Free Lecture, Ilze Aviks Durango Arts Center (970) 259-2606 http://www.durangoarts.org
Feb. 13, 7–10 p.m. Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band Durango VFW (970) 247-0648 http://www.jeffsolon.com
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May 14, 5–9 p.m. Spring Gallery Walk Featuring Artists Nocona Burgess at Sorrel Sky
May 7–July 10 Gateway to Imagination Reception: Sat., May 15, 7–9 p.m. Farmington Museum (505) 599-1174 http://farmingtonmuseum.org
May 7, 4:30–6 p.m. Wine Tasting at Sorrel Sky Durango Wine Experience (970) 247-3555 http://www.sorrelsky.com
April 24, 7–10 p.m. Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band Durango VFW (970) 247-0648 http://www.jeffsolon.com
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March 26, 7:30 p.m. Vienna Boys Choir Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
March 25, 7:30 p.m. The Infamous Stringdusters Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
March 21, 3 p.m. Adams Foundation Piano Recital featuring Robert DeGaetano San Juan Symphony Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.sanjuansymphony.org
April 22, 7:30 p.m. Lynx & Janover with Youssoupha Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
April 18, 7:30 p.m. Steve Tyrell Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
March 20, 7–10 p.m. Jeff Solon Swing’n Big Band Durango VFW (970) 247-0648 http://www.jeffsolon.com March 20–May 8 The Contraption Show Reception: Sat., March 20, 6–9 p.m. Sideshow Emporium & Gallery, Dolores (970)-739-4646 myspace.com/sideshow_emporium
April 3, 7:30 p.m. Swing Fever Community Concert Hall at FLC (970) 247-7657 http://www.durangoconcerts.com
March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 7:30 p.m. March 21, 3 p.m. Macbeth Theatre at FLC (970) 247-7089 http://theatre.fortlewis.edu
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Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Belly Dance Classes with Anne Berg, All levels/ages Smiley Dance Center, Durango (970) 769-1543 Ongoing Mondays, noon Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga Class with Anne Berg at 4 Corners Yoga (970) 769-1543 Ongoing Weaving classes for all ages with Mary Alice Hearn (970) 259-2442, MAHcreate@aol.com Ongoing Beginning Digital Photography Contact Barbara Grist at (970) 560-2767 Ongoing Workshops Papermaking, collage, book arts, eco-art with Mary Ellen Long Spring workshops (970) 259-4363
Dec. 5, 9–11 a.m. Beginning Beading with Bonnie Bryant Dec. 5, 11–1 p.m. Wire Wrap Cabachon with Melody Nail preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Dec. 7, 6–8 p.m. Portrait Drawing with Susan Matteson preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Dec. 12, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Beginning Beading Loom with Paul LaRose preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565- 9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Dec. 12, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Candle Dipping Workshop Farmington Museum at Gateway Park (505) 599-1169, http://www.fmtn.org/prca
Wednesdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Pastel Painting with Lorraine Trenholm Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Oil Painting with Lorraine Trenholm All levels. $100 for 4 sessions Art Supply House, (970) 375-0090
Dec. 19, 11:00-1:00 pm Hammered Metal Earrings with Melody Nail preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com
Fridays, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1–5 p.m. Paint Your Own Pot (all ages) with Bonnie Ward studio fee + price of pot Art Supply House, (970) 375-0090
Jan. TBA Acrylic Painting with Karen Kristin Contact Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com
Dec. TBA Stained Glass Ornament with Dick Young Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Dec. TBA Beginning Watercolor with Texture with Joyce Heuman Kramer Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com
Jan. TBA Chain Maille Jump Ring Demo and Workshop with Melody Nail contact Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Jan. 9, 1–3 p.m. Feb. 13, 1–3 p.m. Knotting Workshop with Heather Leavitt preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com
Fridays, Jan. 15–Feb. 26, 9 a.m.–noon Creating Sketchbooks in Watercolor with Barbara Klema, $210 for 7 weeks (970) 946-0786 http://www.barbaratobinklema.com Fridays, Jan. 15–Feb. 26, 1–4 p.m. Intermediate Watercolor with Barbara Klema, $210 for 7 weeks (970) 946-0786 http://www.barbaratobinklema.com Jan. 16, 10 a.m.–noon Feb 20, 10 a.m.–noon Beginning Beading with Bonnie Bryant preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Jan. 18, 6–8 p.m. Portrait Drawing with Susan Matteson preregister, class limited Desert Pearl Gallery, Cortez (970) 565-9320, desertpearlgal@aol.com Mondays, Jan. 25–March 1, 1–4 p.m. Nature Drawing: Creating Sketchbooks Mondays, Jan. 25–March 1, 9 a.m.–noon Advanced Beginning Watercolor with Barbara Klema, $180 for 6 weeks (970) 946-0786 http://www.barbaratobinklema.com Feb. 11 & 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Abstract Acrylic Painting and Collage with Robert and Kate Burridge, cost $250 Feb. 13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Art Marketing for the Busy Artist with Robert and Kate Burridge, cost $200 San Juan College (505) 566-3464 McNealyC@sanjuancollege.edu Feb. 20 & 21 Mixed Media Mark Making with Ilze Aviks FREE Lecture: Fri., Feb. 19, 6 p.m. $125 for DAC members, $150 for NM + $10 materials fee. DAC Dance Studio (970) 247-4087 westernhands@durango.net
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Many Four Corners residents take delight in the great outdoors and derive enormous health benefits from their activities there. Art, too, has been shown to have its therapeutic value. And not too long ago, medical studies demonstrated that wine can actually help prevent illness and even increase longevity. If nothing else, wine is a lot more fun to administer than prescription pills. All of this is great news for athletes, art fanciers and oenophiles. Now there’s a place in Mancos where you can enjoy all three — wine, art and trees — simultaneously. The Arborena Wine Bar and Art Gallery was uncorked earlier this year by multi-talented Rena Wilson, a sixteenyear resident of Mancos. The former art director, food stylist, ski-instructor, equestrian and fly-fishing iconoclast missed having a wine bar in her adopted town, the previous wine bar having closed several years ago. With four new art galleries on Grand Avenue alone, Wilson saw an opportunity to create a new place for people to enjoy good conversation, delicious food, a glass of the mellow, and partake in the arts all at the same time. The name of this oasis in the valley was derived from Wilson’s love of trees and, of course, her first name. And it might be only a coincidence, but Arbor Day, a time when we celebrate our forests, was started by Julius Sterling Morton, the Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland; Morton’s roots originated in Michigan, Rena’s home state. One summer afternoon last year, Wilson was riding her horse across her Mancos Valley acreage, serenely enjoying the surrounding vistas. Spying a number of deceased but still-beautiful trees, she wondered if there was some way to bring them back to “life.” She subsequently brought a few home to experiment on, not through cell regeneration, but with decorative creativity. Explaining her most recent artistic endeavor, the many-faceted woman said, “I love natural materials and creating something new with them.” Her resulting “tree art” is unique and much sought after by her interior design clients. Her culinary expertise, love of art, frequent attendance at wine tastings and extroverted personality were the perfect ingredients for opening a wine bar and branching out, so to speak. Locating an existing but vacant flooring showroom on Grand Avenue in Mancos, she took advantage of its intriguing architectural details and set about refurbishing the interior. While waiting the five-plus months to obtain a liquor license, she created unique furnishings, put on private dinner parties and started talking to artists about representing them at Arborena.
To d a y , artists are lining up to exhibit there, and the emporium now showcases paintings and wall hangings, as well as pottery, metal art and jewelry, all of which are thematically related to trees and available for purchase. Arborena has already become known as a place to relax, to soothe one’s soul and to enjoy a unique setting that offers a list of some 20 regional, domestic and international wines. Of her vision, Wilson says, “I don’t want to be a restaurant. Arborena is really focused on ambience, details and light gourmet foods, but most of all on the people — the customers and the artists.” The diminutive space might remind some of a Greenwich Village coffee house, particularly when a solo musician is playing in the corner of the room, one of its recently added, healing attributes. Artists who have been featured, or are currently on view, include painter and pastel artist Peggy Cloy, perennial favorite and metalworker Don Hammontree and Arizonabased potter Nicholas Bernard, whose organic-like vessels are low-fire glazed and reflect the natural theme of Arborena. Others who have, or soon will grace the walls, nooks and crannies of the space include Karen Kristin, Susan Reed and Ann Smith. To keep the art fresh, Wilson hopes to continue rotating work and showing different artists every two months. Open from noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays at 114 West Grand Avenue in Mancos, Arborena has seen a steady growth in customers, as has Mancos in general. During the past year, several eclectic businesses have opened in the tiny town, and the number of artselling establishments has grown to seven. N
Fine art and music are commonplace at Arborena. Current works include paintings by Karen Kristen, pastels by Peggy Cloy and tree designs by Rena Wilson.
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Artists make a difference, and you can too! Here are some ideas for gifts and contributions to keep the arts healthy in our community. The San Juan Symphony is a regional orchestra uniting the Four Corners area by nurturing the art of music through education and high quality performances. What better way to nourish your soul than to support the symphony with a gift that keeps the music playing? Ticket sales account for less than 40 percent of annual operating income; the rest must come from individuals and businesses in the community who value the symphony orchestra. Thanks to our generous donors, SJS also reaches thousands of children in 50 area music classrooms each year. Information on giving is available at http://www. sanjuansymphony.org or by calling (970) 382-9753.
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Thousand Cranes Project for Peace and Healing recently created 1,000 cranes to benefit the Durango Cancer Center and is currently working on a project for the Safe House. Learn to fold, and participate on Fridays, 5-6:30 p.m. at 4 Corners’ Yoga Studio, Room #32 Smiley Building, Durango. Contact Chyako Hashimoto, chyakopot@yahoo. com for more information. Founded by Bev Taylor, the Unhooked Bra Event is an annual October art show sponsored by Artifacts Gallery in Farmington, New Mexico. This show brings together artists from around the Four Corners Region with creations that highlight breast cancer awareness. Proceeds from this event benefit the Cathy Lincoln Memorial Cancer Fund. For more information contact Fran Robinson at (505) 609-6089, or e-mail her at frobinson@sjrmc.net. Volunteer knitters are needed to make samples for the Knit-a-Tit program coordinated by Kara Komick, owner of Yarn in Durango. In conjunction with Southwest Surgical Associates, P.C., the samples will be made available to local mastectomy patients. Patients can then select from various sizes, colors and yarn types to be knit to their specifications. A free pattern is available at http://www.knitty.com/ ISSUEfall05/PATTbits.html. Beryl Tsang, a Canadian knitter and breast cancer survivor, created the pattern after she became frustrated with uncomfortable, ugly and expensive prostheses. For more information, contact Kara at (970) 259-9827 or info@yarndurango.com. Jo Martin of JBradyDesigns of Durango has created a SHODO jewelry line inspired by the beauty and artistry of Japanese scrolls.
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The five original earring and pendant sets include stylized kanji symbols of “Beauty,” “Love,” “Om,” “Zen Circle” and “Peace.” This fall, Jo presented “Hope” as a Breast Cancer Awareness set with 15 percent of the proceeds benefitting the Breast Care Center at Mercy Medical Center. Each SHODO image is set in a fine silver bezel with a protective layer of clear resin and hangs from a sterling silver bail and two steel cables. Available locally in Durango at Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts, 680 Main Avenue, Suite C, Durango. http://www.karyngabaldon. com The “What U Love Symbol” is a one-of-a-kind pendant that contains every letter of the alphabet. With love and empowerment in mind, local artist Sally Short superimposed each letter of the phrase LOVE IS ALL U NEED on top of the other and added a peace sign to finalize the design. Soon after being cast in sterling silver, the Short family came to realize the pendant contained the entire alphabet. Worn as an intention piece, this symbol can help people achieve their goals of personal health, balance, harmony and more. Available only online: http://www.meridanedesign.com The Healing Hands project is a series of images created during various ceremonies here and abroad. The 2010 Healing Hands calendar is available at Open Shutter Gallery, The Living Light Gallery in Taos or online at http://www.Lennyfoster.com. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Community Against Violence Shelter in Taos. For more calendar information, call (575) 737-9150. Pet Portraits capture true companionship. Loyal, loving, good listener, forgiving, playful and peaceful are just some of the healing qualities of a good friend. By looking long into the eyes of your favorite animal in a photograph, I can capture those expressions in vibrant pastels, painting fond memories. To commission a piece, email Pat Senecal at patcsenecal@gmail.com. Heal, create and/or enhance all areas of your life with our new Drawing Board Kits. These are magnetic vision or dream boards that allow you to create a visual blueprint for what you desire, and then evolve and expand it at your convenience. Available locally by calling (970) 759-3779 or online at http://www.architectsoflife.com. N
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Carol Schneider Bead and Fiber Artist Unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry sold directly and at Artisans of the Southwest Gallery in downtown Pagosa Springs. Commissions welcome. One-on-one or small group classes are available by appointment. (970) 731-0526
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Enjoy your companion forever with a pastel portrait that captures the heart and soul. Commissions from $100. Patricia Senecal patcsenecal@gmail.com www.patsenecal.com
Marilyn Kroeker Introducing Watercolor works kroeker_3@q.com At Raven House Gallery, Mancos and Desert Pearl, Cortez
Barbara Grist Artist â&#x20AC;˘ Educator â&#x20AC;˘ Photographer Creative images for all occasions including commercial, publication, events, portraiture and fine art. One on one or group classes in the arts or photography. Fused glass jewelry and masks. Currently showing work at Durango Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday OlĂŠ, Desert Pearl Gallery & Picaya in Cortez, also Sideshow in Dolores. Look in the events listings for upcoming shows. Barbara Grist Photography & Fine Art www.barbaragristphotography.com 970-560-2767
Peggy Melyssa Cloy Painting Sculpture Pastels Drawings Poetry Willowtail Springs Studio/Gallery Mancos, CO www.peggycloy.com peggy@willowtailsprings.com 970-560-0333 Mary Ellen Long 970-259-4363 Paperworks (collage, sculpture, prints), art objects, box art, book arts. Studio appointments through the holidays. Spring workshops in papermaking, collage, book arts, eco-art.
Maxine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maxâ&#x20AC;? Christopher Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Trained in Hakomi Method Providing adult and pediatric wellness treatments; massage in school programs; and on-site chair treatments for local businesses and their staff. 970-799-0667; max@durangolive.net
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Rhonda D. Polsfut Decorative and Fine Artist Studio 970-247-9419 Private and Group Classes â&#x20AC;˘ Plein Air and Studio Art Versatile Artist available for commisioned works: landscapes, decorative painting, equine & pet portraits.
Bonnie Bryant Jeweler~Painter~Illustrator~Commissions Welcome Showing at Goodnight Trail Gallery, Mancos Durango Arts Center, Sideshow Emporium, Dolores bryant.art@gmail.com (970)759-1674
Show the world you are an art star! Kristi Marcille-Smith 970-739-4271 â&#x20AC;˘ silversparrowdesigns@gmail.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Starâ&#x20AC;? pendants and other jewelry now available at Artisans of Mancos www.silversparrowdesigns.etsy.com
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Beth Wheeler Calligrapher 970-533-7943 Taking your favorite poem, song lyric, quotation, etc. and turning it into a work of art. Professional hand lettering and picture framing. Custom Calligraphy and Frame, est. 1991.
Wild Sage Studio Barbara Tobin Klema 970-946-0786 www.barbaratobinklema.com Creating contemporary portraits of people and landscape. Work shown by appointment. Classes taught in drawing and watercolor.
If you are an artist or wish to support an artist you know by running an Artist’s Listing, email director@artsperspective.com
with 25 words (.20 per additional word) including contact info, description and a photo by February 10. Drop a check for $30 in the mail to P.O. Box 3042, Durango, CO 81302.
Commissioned Portraiture & Paintings by Mariah Kaminsky www.durangocustomworks.com Oil on canvas paintings from life or photos in any size up to 6’6”. Call 970-749-4089 for a consultation.
Alison Goss Colorful, multidimensional fabric assemblages created to expand awareness through a deep connection to the present moment. Giclee prints available at The Creative Cycle Gallery, Mancos agoss@frontier.net
Marikay Shellman Paintings Magpie Acres Studio 2919 C R 516 Bayfield, CO 81122 lazyno@frontier.net
Give a gift of love! Dog Portraits in oil by commission Jane Mercer 970-375-9171 www.janemercerartist.com
Lisa Plemmons Harrison Caddel acrylic paintings of abiding joy Living in California with Colorado in my heart. www.artbylisaphc.com artisthandswork@aol.com
Bradley Kachnowicz Vibrant color & expressive tactile brushwork in oil, acrylic, pastel • originals • giclée reproductions • commissions studio 970-375-7796 bkachnowicz@gmail.com www.bkachnowicz.com
Renee Podunovich, MA Poet, Author, National Certified Counselor EMDR practitioner specializing in creative enhancement & support for artists. Don’t let old beliefs hold you back! www.ReneePodunovich.com 970-739-4094
Miki Harder Illustration, Metal, Mosaic 970-385-0409 www.mikiharderart.com
Patricia Burk Photography 38359 Rd H Mancos, CO 81328 • 970-533-7841 Views of the Valley greeting cards Four Corners area, Africa, Oaxaca, Alaska, Cape Cod. Available at Absolute Bakery, P&D, Desert Pearl.
Art of the Southwest Gourd Art 970-533-7627 Mancos hiznherz@velocitynetdsl.com Please call for a private showing. www.gourdsofthesouthwest.com
Heather Hinsley at Cake Cafe 1045 1/2 E. 2nd Ave • Durango 970-769-2035 www.mycakecafe.com Cake Cafe is Durango’s finest for celebrations. Layering edible art with creative comfort food. Specializing in custom catering of cakes.
David Sipe Folk & Fine Artist & Wood Sculptor 970-533-7518, ssbsnd@hotmail.com Largest collection of wood-carved sculptures in the Four Corners area. Just 3 miles east of Mesa Verde on Hwy 160. Sculptural furnishings for home, office and outdoors. Will travel for on-site dead tree enhancement.
Belly Dance with Anika Anne Berg, M.A. Low-impact exercise, all levels/ ages, community, self-expression, performance opportunities, everyBody welcome! Dolores and Durango. 970-769-1543. www.annecorrine.com
Autumn Cameron’s Studio 2905 E. Third Ave., Durango Whimsical paintings, watercolor acrylic, collage and pastel. Sculpture & Jewelry. For current exhibits or studio appointment call 970-259-1831
Robert Bridges Contemporary Photography www.rbridgesimagery.com http://wwwphotographicmeditations.blogspot.com Audio Visualizations MP3 by Dr. Cynthia Miller Spark and enhance your creativity. Connect to your heart’s desire and purpose. Claim your success. Download Create! now at www.BrainForSuccess.com
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We will list your calls free if you email director@artsperspective.com by February 10. Please keep listings around 50 words.
Studio Space/Venues Totah Theater is a great place to hold your next social or educational event, concert, recital, meeting, luncheon, workshop, wedding, birthday, karaoke, rehearsal, recording and much more! To book, call (505) 327-4145, http://www.thetotah. com. Shared Art Studio Space - Join us in our friendly, shared studio. Each artist has one or more 10 x 10 foot spaces in a large, heated, new garage in a quiet neighborhood. The room is one big space and we use dividers for privacy. There is a work sink and a bathroom. Each 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; space is $120 a month. Call Jess at (970) 259-8998, or email leggetts@sisna.com.
Online Resources Online chat groups/blogs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Durangoartists http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ArtsNetwork http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ slvartsannouncements http://artsperspective.wordpress.com Online event calendars http://www.durangodowntown.com http://artstozoo.org
Art Groups Life Drawing Sessions in Dolores. Contact Susan Matteson at (970) 759-6640, sosen@aol. com. Art and faith intersect at St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. Inspiring words, great music, thriving arts community and host to the
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annual Sacred Arts Festival. Services Sunday and Wednesday, including Soul Break Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; http://www.stmarksdurango.com, (970) 247-1129.
Inn, 3777 Main Avenue, from 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m.. For RSVPs call Molly Childers (970) 759-9993, or email stealingplums@yahoo.com.
Feb. 5 - 3rd Annual Deliciously Weird ~ One Night Art Show, February 6. Location TBD. For information or prospectus, email mccarsonjones@ hotmail.com, or call (970) 759-8404.
Durango Photography Club meets 7-9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month (except Dec.) at the Admistration Building of the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Contact Barry Durand at (970) 3858470 or Linda Pampinella at (970) 884-7053.
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March 1 - Contraption Show at Sideshow Emporium & Gallery. Artful mechanical contrivances that make noise, have motion, may or may not actually do anything. Open to all mediums, materials, (most) sizes. Show opens midMarch. Submit image or plan to Heather Narwid at hrn13@myway.com, or call (970) 739-4646.
A Thousand Cranes for Peace and Healing is currently completing 1,000 paper cranes for the Safe House. Learn to fold and participate on Fridays, 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m. at 4 Cornersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yoga Studio, #32 Smiley Building, Durango. Contact Chyako Hashimoto, chyakopot@yahoo.com, for more information. The Pagosa Springs Photo Club meets the second Wednesday of each month during the club year from September through May at 6p.m. in the Arts Room at the Community Center. Interested photography enthusiasts are welcome to attend at no charge for the first meeting. Any and all are invited to join for annual dues of $20 for individuals and $30 for family membership. For more information, contact club president T.J. Reynolds at rmp1950@msn.com or (970) 7319581. Plein Air Painting Group (free) - Email Alice Crapo at sean@frontier.net, or call (970) 2595165 to join other artists painting. Wild Women Writing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Upcoming topics include: Wed., Jan. 20: Start the New Year Off Write - We will focus on our achievements from 2009 and our goals for 2010. Wed., Feb. 17, 2010: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turn Up the Heat!â&#x20AC;? This month, our group will focus on writing erotica. Bring a spicy scene to read, if you dare! Meetings held at the Hampton
Jan. 5 - Applications for the Four Corners Commission exhibit, January 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30, 2010 are now available at the Durango Arts Center. This juried exhibit is open to artists working in all media. The subject matter of the work must reflect the life, landscape, culture or heritage of the Four Corners region. Applications available at the DAC, or you can request one by sending a SASE to Four Corners Commission, c/o DAC, 802 E. Second Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 or by writing jeannie@durangoarts.org. Applications can also be downloaded from the website, http:// www.durangoarts.org (under Exhibits). Jan. 8 - Riverfest Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, in conjunction with the 25th Annual Riverfest, is looking for artists working in all media to participate in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, May 29 & 30. For prospectus visit http://www.nwnmac.org, call (505) 716-6057, or send an SASE to NWNMAC, Attn: Riverfest, P.O. Box 2235, Farmington, NM 87499-2235. Jan. 15 - Help raise money for Hospice donate artwork for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soup for the Soul.â&#x20AC;? Artists receive ticket to event and exposure. Contact Karen Midkiff (970) 764-2804, karenmidkiff@ mercydurango.org. Jan. 20 - Looking for artists working in any media representing a healing modality for body, mind and spirit. Up to three pieces may be submitted. No admission fee. 10% of all sales go to Lotus Oasis Retreats for the creation of the center. Contact Charlotte at (970) 799-8950.
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Artist Directory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Available free to the members and volunteers of the Durango Arts Center. Visit http://www.durangoarts.org and navigate to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artist Directory.â&#x20AC;? To be included, submit the following information to artistsdac@gmail.com: name, address, phone, email, website, blog, or gallery, medium, vertical image (72 dpi, 5â&#x20AC;? max.). This is a volunteer effort. We appreciate your patience. Submit your photo for consideration as the KSUT Photo of the Month! One photograph will be selected by Open Shutter Gallery and displayed on KSUTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home page, as well as exhibited at Open Shutter Gallery for that particular month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community through the lens of our listenersâ&#x20AC;? is the theme. We are looking for photographs that capture the sense of the Four Corners region and the communities we live in. Submissions are due a week prior to the last day of the month. For details visit http://www.openshuttergallery.com/ submissions.htm. This winter Steamworks Brewing Company, 801 E. 2nd Ave. is putting more time into the utilization of its walls as alternative art space. On a regular and rotating basis new work will be on display from favorite locals and unknown emerging artists for all to view. For show
information or participation interest, contact Tirzah at (970) 769-7492/tirzahart@live.com, or Sean at (970) 259-9200. Ideal participants will create larger, 2D, contemporary, odd, outsider art, etc. ONGOING - Queries for upcoming issues for Arts Perspective magazine. Must follow theme. Writers, please submit story ideas with example of published work; artists, photographers and illustrators email low resolution .jpgs for consideration to director@artsperspective.com. Upcoming themes include: Spring - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conceptâ&#x20AC;? and Summer - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community.â&#x20AC;?
Help Wanted Volunteers at the Durango Arts Center for a variety of opportunities, from serving wine at openings to gallery sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the list goes on. Please contact Jeannie at (970) 259-2606 x13. Art Teachers for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art classes. Please contact Ellie at Goodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Bin & Custom Framing. Call (970) 382-2588. Arts Perspective magazine seeks advertising sales expert. Serious inquiries only. Please email letter of interest and resumĂŠ to director@artsperspective.com.
Classified Artists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Need an art coach or consultation? Whether you are new to the arts or a seasoned veteran, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work together to grow your art career. Resources and contacts at your fingertips. Email Heather at director@artsperspective.com. Yarns and many types of looms for sale and for rent. Call Mary Alice (970) 259-2442, or email MAHcreate@aol.com.
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Connie Imig 970-903-0240 cjmimig@bresnan.net Studio: 115 Alamo Dr. Durango, Colorado
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Artist, Heal Thyself
Art Therapy
Art for production and art for healing are two totally different approaches to creating. Art for healing, by definition, needs to go beyond the known, the safe and the judgments of what makes good art. Art for healing erupts from your guts, surges through your body and emerges into form with no censorship, no judgment and no criticism.
The client walked with a limp, but did not use a cane. His left arm and hand were flexed in the classic posture of a person with a stroke. I met him at a center for individuals with physical disabilities that offered training, life skills and counseling to help people attain their highest level of independent living.
Art for healing is not about problem solving; it is about accessing the hidden nooks and crannies, tuning into the transcendent or capturing raw emotion. If art is created from a problem-solving mind-set, it will not heal. The body’s natural intelligence is what heals, not preconceived ideas from the linear mind. You have to be willing to go into the messy, the uncomfortable, the forbidden, and expose what is hidden.
The client told me he had survived a gunshot wound that resulted in the symptoms of a stroke. He came to me depressed and confused, not about his own condition, but because his mother was hospitalized with a stroke. He desperately wanted to visit her, but was afraid to go into the hospital because he feared triggering the memories of his own trauma.
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by Dr. Cynthia Miller
During more than 30 years of creating and teaching art, the most important thing I have learned is how to create transformative change in my life. Twenty years ago, my curiosity about the creative process — about how art “happens” — led me to The Institute of Noetic Science (IONS), an organization that supports research into those areas where science and spirit come together. In particular, I am drawn to the work that helps me to understand how I am creating not just my art, but also my life. I am especially intrigued and inspired by the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton, who wrote the bestseller The Biology of Belief, and also by The Institute of HeartMath, an organization dedicated to helping people transform stress and harness the power of heart/brain communication.
Photography by Dr. Cynthia Miller http://www.millerartstudios.com
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