The University of New Mexico’s Masley Gallery is pleased to present the juried group exhibition, Honoring Loss on view from October 5-November 6, 2020

Honoring Loss, Virtual Artist Talk: November 6, 3 pm MST Join several participating artists and the Exhibition Jurors for a moderated discussion around the theme of the exhibition, loss. The event will be free and will take place virtually via Zoom.

The exhibition Honoring Loss, features the artwork of eighteen New Mexico artists who were selected by jurors Angie Rizzo and Gigi Yu, Ph.D. from over forty submissions who responded to the prompt, what does loss provide? The exhibiting artists include Alisha Anderson, Ellen Babcock, Matthew Bollinger, Marina Brownlow, Laura C. Carlson, Jon Carver, Juliana Coles, Alyssa Eble, JC Gonzo, Harley Kirschner, Sarah McHarney, Hollie Putnam, Angelika Rinnhofer, Nancy Sutor, Victor Teng, Corn Wagon Thunder, Amy Traylor, and Jerry Wellman. Loss is a universal tenet of human existence that is at once personal and collective. This essential human feeling is uncomfortable and painful, yet, can be regenerative. As 2020 progresses into its waning months, it feels a good time to contemplate loss as this year brought so much of it. The artists in this exhibition respond to the concept of loss as personal, collective, and contemporary to current events in a variety of mediums from drawing, assemblage, to video.

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As part of our efforts to take every precaution to curb the spread of Covid-19 we have implemented an online appointment system where you can book your visit. Please visit tinyurl.com/VisitMasley to book your visit and view our most up to date calendar.

This show features a body of work focused on the potential of finding healing through image-making, body movement, and relationships. The work started out as a way to express the disconnection the artist feels from her own self and body. Keaveny explored this through intuitive image-making and printmaking, and as a result, a new visual language was formed. This language expresses pain and trauma, as well as the deep longing to feel safe, connected, and whole. What does it mean to feel connected to ourselves, each other, and our Earth home? Is there a way to connect with the disconnection that we feel? What if healing means feeling individual and collective pain? These are questions Keaveny explores in this show.

Serving in her capacity as a Fulbright Ambassador, Dr. Melisa (Misha) Cahnmann-Taylor, a professor in the University of Georgia Department of Language and Literacy Education, is conducting an informational session via Zoom on October 29 about her experience as an artist and anthropologist in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Faculty and students are welcome to attend to learn about the program. The session will highlight Cahnmann-Taylor’s experiences as both a Fulbright Scholar-Artist and working parent in Oaxaca, Mexico, and will also answer questions regarding how to prepare for the entire Fulbright Scholar experience, from submitting the application to the return home. Those who have previously held Fulbright positions are invited to attend and share their experiences as well.

Joining Dr. Cahnmann-Taylor is Bo Shimmin, a Master’s student in Voice Performance at the University of Michigan, who will also share his recent experiences as an English Teaching Assistant in Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy), with the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers approximately 470 teaching, research, or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars, and many others. In addition to several new program models designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright offers flexible awards and multi-country opportunities.

For the 2021-2022 academic year and beyond, many awards are seeking scholars and professionals who can use their expertise to conduct innovative research and lead teaching projects across numerous fields. Opportunities for the following year are available for review in February; application deadlines are in September.

Open to all members of the UNM community.

Meeting ID: 997 4148 1259
Passcode: 260100

Virtual Open Mic Night

Open call to all UNM students, staff, faculty, & alumni.

Hosted by SOLAS
When: Monday, November 2 @ 6pm
Where: Zoom (details below)
Who: Open to UNM students, staff, faculty, & alumni

Join SOLAS for an evening of creative expression (spoken word, song, poetry, performance, all media welcome) with themes of Transition, Transformation, Tradition, Memory, Día de los Muertos, Presidential Elections, Activism, and 2020! Performers must sign up to reserve their 5-minute spot.

Performance registration closes November 1st OR whenever spots run out. SPACE IS LIMITED. You MUST sign up to perform.
Performances are limited to 5 minutes.
Sign up

Contact us [solas@unm.edu] if you have any questions.

Don’t forget to reserve your spot to perform! Space is limited!

Zoom Event Invitation
Topic: SOLAS Open Mic
Time: Nov 2, 2020 6:00 PM Mountain Time

Join Zoom Meeting ID: 929 4072 5045

Zoom Link: https://unm.zoom.us/j/92940725045

Arts Leadership + Business in collaboration with the UNM Office of Career Services invites you to the 2020 UNM Arts Career Fair

The Career Fair is open to students and alumni from the UNM College of Fine Arts. The virtual fair is a great opportunity for students and employers to connect and engage about upcoming jobs, internships, and career paths in Fine Arts fields.

A virtual fair, registration required.

For more information email rchav217@um.edu

Webinar with interdisciplinary artist Paula Wilson presented by UNM’s African American Student Services & Tamarind Institute

Interdisciplinary artist Paula Wilson challenges the fabled narrative of the western landscape from multiple perspectives and weaves together ideas from the viewpoint of a naturalist, educator, ecosexual, and contemporary artist of color. Wilson received her MFA from Columbia University and has held residencies at Yale University, New Haven; Massachusetts College of Art, Boston; and The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Wilson lives and works in Carrizozo, New Mexico where she is co-founder of the artist organizations MoMAZoZo and the Carrizozo Artist in Residency (AIR).

Presented by UNM’s African American Student Services and Tamarind Institute.

RSVP via eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tamarind-talks-paula-wilson-tickets-116811308769) or watch streaming on Facebook @TamarindInstitute