Tombaugh Art Gallery presents “Pathways“
The Tombaugh Art Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S Solano, Las Cruces, presents the opening of “Pathways,” featuring three very different artists – Laurel Weathersbee, Kay Gross, and Lynn Unangst - each traveling on their own path, and each bringing with them their own unique perspective of the Southwest. Meet the artists 5-7 p.m., Sept 6, for First Friday.
Tombaugh Art Gallery is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, or by appointment. Info: 575-522-7281
“Dunes & Dreams” opens at Branigan Cultural Center
The Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., Las Cruces, presents “Dunes & Dreams: A Portrait of White Sands National Park,” a stunning collection of photography from Emmitt Booher, created over a five year period through the constraints of a square photograph format. The exhibit will be on view from Sept. 6 – October 19, with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6.
The Branigan Cultural Center is open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free. Info: 575-541-2154.
Clyde Butcher presents new exhibition at the Las Cruces Museum of Art
The Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., Las Cruces, presents “Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography,” featuring 45 photographic prints in large format black & white, spanning his 50-year career and encompassing a wide range of images, from intimate portraits of a rare ghost orchid to majestic American landscapes. The exhibit will be on view Sept. 6 – Dec. 28.
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free. Info: 575-541-2137.
“Ravens & Churches” at Gallery 925
Gallery 925, 925 N. Mesquite St., Las Cruces, presents “Ravens & Churches,” by local painters Linda Gendall, whose inspiration comes from the soot-colored birds of lore and legend, and John Scherber, whose work depicts rural chapels that the Spanish built for the native people in Mexico. Ravens & Churches will be on display September 6-28, 2024. An opening reception will be held 4-8 p.m., Friday, September 6.
Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m., Fridays; 11-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Info: Gallery925NM.com
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery exhibitions for September
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, across from the historic Fountain Theatre, features two local artists for the month of September: Linda Hagen and Jean Wilkey. Hagen paints in oils, both in her home studio and plein air, a French expression which refers to the act of painting outdoors. Wilkey paints worlds populated with plants, animals, people and other objects that blur the line between still life and landscape.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 575-522-2933, MesillaValleyFineArts.com
The Mesquite Art Gallery presents “Woman”
The Mesquite Art Gallery, 340 N. Mesquite St., Las Cruces, presents “Woman,” an exhibition by the Ten O’Clock Artists. “Woman” considers the accomplishments, strengths and spirit of women who overcome societal inequities that reinforce lingering stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination. The exhibition will kick off with an artist’s reception, 4:30-7 p.m., Friday, September 6. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday-Friday; 2-5 p.m., Saturday. Info: 575-649-1806, or MesquiteArtGallery.com
