Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 17 – NeoRio 2016
Saturday, September 17, 4 pm
Montoso Campground, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Wild Rivers
Enjoy thought-provoking art installations on the rim of Rio Grande river gorge. In its 8th year, NeoRio is a truly unique event for the Taos area. This year features three projects by three artists; “ADRIFT – MIGRATION – HOME” by Lee Lee, “Reconciliation: Sculptures for Humans and Pollinators” by Viviane Le Courtois, and “Precise Breathing or Why I Call My Baby Honey” by Jenny Lynn McNutt. Each artist approaches the theme of pollination in a unique way. Come enjoy art, scenery, local fall feast, campfire, poetry & music. Organized by LEAP in collaboration with BLM as a Public Lands Day Event, FREE. More info…
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OPENING RECEPTION Saturday Aug. 13, 5-8 pm
Come celebrate pollination with works by 24 local artists, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and music by Deuce Jazz Duo (Mary Rose and Joseph Salack). People’s Choice Awards will be announced at the end of the evening. Don’t miss the hands-on “Pollination Sensorium” room. Read press release HERE.
What: Art Show from LEAP’s summer theme: Pollination – it happens all around us, impacts much of our lives and yet remains a mystery. Local artists take on the theme and share their interpretations and inspirations.
When: August 6 – September 25, open Friday through Sunday, 11-5 pm
Park: Across the street, unless handicapped
Bring: Your checkbook! Works are for sale. Proceeds benefit OCHO and the artists
Contact: LEAP director Claire Coté at emailforleap@gmail.com; (575) 224-9066
REMINDER: Artists submit your Pollination Artwork today!
Submission info/form HERE!
Cristina (the puppet lady) will be performing at our Growers & Makers Exchange in the center of Questa!
Sunday, July 31st:
2 puppet shows
11am and 1pm
Tickets on sale now! It’s gonna be a fantastic afternoon and evening – one not to be missed!
Meets for 18 Sundays
June 12th – Oct 16th from 10am – 2pm
Corner of hwy 522/38 at the Questa stoplight
Welcome to the Growers and Makers Exchange!
As residents of northern New Mexico we make, grow, and produce for ourselves and our families. When we have an abundance of more garden veggies or choke cherries than we know what to do with we need a solution! Our Growers and Makers Exchange is a local marketplace. This weekly gathering supports small scale producers and makers economically, and also supports community life. We welcome home bakers, jelly makers, gardeners, crafters, artists, woodworkers, our youth, and entrepreneurs to provide locally for one another. At the weekly exchange we localize our economic efforts.
The choice to trade, exchange, and donate is left up to individuals. A best practice for selling food items is to sell by suggested donation.
Things you can hope to find at the Growers and Makers Exchange:
- Chokecherry and seasonal jams
- Bread and muffins
- Coffee and coffee cake
- Pickles and sauerkraut
- Cookies and teas
- Summer vegetables, cut flowers, and fall harvest
- Art and handmade wares
- Live Music
- Local ice cream
- Each other
Download the full welcome letter (PDF) with info about becoming a vendor HERE.
See you in downtown Questa on Sunday!
¡Pollinate! Banners are up!
After some technical difficulties, we are pleased to announce that the ¡Pollinate! Banners are installed! They are vibrant, colorful and full of youthful creativity. It is wonderful to see our local students’ work on display! Look for them in the blue RTD Bus Stops in: Questa near the entrance to the Alta Vista School and Chevron, Cerro, Lama and Arroyo Hondo. Big thanks to Joan Eilers for volunteering to help with installation! And thank you to everyone that helped bring these banners to fruition! Click on the images below to view as a slideshow.
