A Fresh Batch of Paintings are Now Available at Shevek & Co Restaurant in Silver City

I switched out my paintings on display at Shevek & Co Restaurant this week. At left is one of the eight mixed-media smaller sized paintings that I left with Shevek.

He was thrilled and immediately placed them in the dining room. Look for them next time you treat yourself to his delicious menu.

I'll be setting up an online gallery of the show. I'll keep you tuned in. In the meantime, go see in person.

Shevek & Co Restaurant
602 N Bullard
Silver City NM
575/534.9168

Image show here: Astral Travel, 8 x 10 inches, mixed media on cardboard, framed to 11 x 14 inches. © Mary A. Gravelle

Artist Reception Photos from Weekend at the Galleries, October 9, 2010

Photos I took at last night's event, Artist reception for Mary A. Gravelle and others at Tatiana Maria Gallery in Silver City, New Mexico, have been uploaded to my Facebook Fan Page.

Image shown here: © 2010 Mary A. Gravelle, "Sir Kitty at Home", 36 x 60 inches, acrylic on canvas. Inquiries call Tatiana at (575) 388-4426.

New Artists Street Marketplace in Silver City

I attended the 2nd meeting of the new artists marketplace today. The turnout was disappointing. Plans and details are moving along, however. We are all set for May 3 or May 10 opening.

I wonder if I fit into this venue. They might be adding flea market and recycling stuff. This is okay; however, for a fine artist, not a good fit. People will be looking for bargains. My art is not going to be marked at bargain prices--good and fair prices, not bargain prices. I value what I do and want to send the right message for me and other artists.

Arts & Cultural District Designation Update

Last night we celebrated the designation of our town, along with Las Vegas, being designated as an Arts & Cultural Destination in New Mexico. This is a really big deal in our small town. About 20 representatives from around the country are here right now interviewing people in the town about how to capitalize on this designation. I talked to four of the team members (John, Rich, Jennifer, and a guy from D.C.--sorry I forgot your name) to put my two cents into the mix. I also discovered a few new resources and avenues for my art. New Mexico is actually artist-friendly. It was a good night. Rich gave me button with our new logo so I could strut it around town today. Tomorrow at lunchtime, they will present a summary of their findings to whoever is interested enough to show up. That would be me!

Art and Cultural District

Silver City has just been awarded a designation as a New Mexico Art and Cultural District. This is really exciting news as this designation has been held by our larger towns of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos. I attended our Chamber of Commerce meeting today to learn more. We are in the very early stages so there was not much information to be shared. I voiced my opinion and challenge that we Silver City local artists need to be valued by our community as we move forward with this project.