Tamarind First Friday Tour

Tamarind Institute, a division of the UNM College of Fine Arts, is an internationally recognized fine art lithography gallery and workshop. Each month the Institute offers a presentation, video and tour of the workshop. One can learn about the concept of this collaborative art form, tour the workshop and browse the gallery. Free and open to the public. Please make a reservation by calling 505-277-3901. We are located at 110 Cornell, SE. http://tamarind.unm.edu.

Tamarind Institute
110 Cornell Drive SE, Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM – Tamarind invites UNM alumni and the community to a special exhibit, "NM Keepsakes". This exhibit showcases works with a focus on New Mexico themes, and artists who have a connection to New Mexico. "NM Keepsakes" will be on view from October 22 through November 13 at the Tamarind Institute Gallery, 110 Cornell Drive SE (south of the Frontier). Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9-5pm. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

For many alumni returning to UNM for homecoming this year, this will be the last opportunity to visit Tamarind in its original Albuquerque location, where lithographs have been created by many outstanding New Mexico artists, including Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Fritz Scholder, Clinton Adams, Emmi Whitehorse, Robert Kelly, and Tom Joyce. In the spring of 2010, Tamarind will move into its new home at 2500 Central, which is currently under construction.

From New Mexico landscapes to charming images by New Mexico santero artists, "NM Keepsakes" is bound to have something for everyone with a love for New Mexico. The signature image of the Frontier Restaurant, Open All Night, an original, hand printed lithograph by Karen Beckwith, is one that all UNM alums and students will appreciate. Other artists included in this exhibit include Leroy Neiman, famous sports artist who created Lobo Layup during his visit in 2008; Frederick Hammersley, who lived and worked in Albuquerque for many years and received the NM Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts in 2005; Nick Abdalla, professor of art at UNM from 1968 to 1997; and Ramón José López and daughter, Miller López, santeros from Santa Fe. A complete list of works included in this exhibit is available. All work is available for sale.

Tamarind Institute, a division of the College of Fine Arts at UNM, is a nonprofit center for fine art lithography that offers the only master printer training program in the world, and houses a professional collaborative studio for artists. Established in 1960, Tamarind continues to play a significant role in ensuring the future of this unique artistic medium. Tamarind is a "jewel in the crown" of excellence at UNM, publishing important resource materials in the field of printmaking, providing residencies for some of the nation’s most important contemporary artists, and sponsoring community projects with Albuquerque. Public Schools, senior centers, Working Classroom, Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless, the Albuquerque Public Arts and many others. Located at 110 Cornell Avenue SE. For more information, visit http://tamarind.unm.edu or call 277-3901.

Tamarind Institute
110 Cornell Drive SE, Albuquerque