ARt Shows
we have a Group Painting project, An Artist Talk and Door Prize Drawing
at all of our Opening receptions.
Friday Nights at the centerFirst Fridays Opening Reception
Artist: Jose Valverde March 1, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Artist Talk at 7:00 PM Door Prize Drawing follows Artist Talk |
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Jose Valverde
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Jose writes: Three of my greatest passions are traveling, painting and photography—through photography I seek to document my own personal experiences, capture scenes as I see them and share the beauty of my journey with others. Painting is also an intimate representation that tells stories and knowledge of tales—stories and facts I’ve personally witnessed and have contributed to my continuous steps of self growth.
Originally born in Guanajuato Mexico with native and Spanish roots, I immigrated to the US with my family at the age of eleven living in New Mexico, Colorado and Memphis. Growing up with a lack of identity of who I was and where I came from, my curiosity guided me back to New Mexico where I became fascinated and enchanted by the magic of the landscape, culture, and the Spanish/native influence of the Southwest. In a quest to find my roots I learned that I’m Aztec and Comanche with grandparents who immigrated from Toledo Spain to Mexico.
Having only taken a few classes of art while in high school, I decided to take classes and grow into it a few years after I graduated from high school. Learning more about my ancestry, I became fascinated with other tribes and their influence which influenced my art and southwestern style—painting Aztec dancers, kachina spirits, alebrijes spirit guides, and pow wow dancers. My paintings tell stories of each point in my journey in search of self and history.
With the beauty of the Southwest around me within each trip, I recaptured my passion for photography. It is my goal as an artist and photographer to encourage this closer examination of ordinary things by presenting them in unusual context. I find myself repeatedly drawn to landscapes, objects of the past such as ghost towns, mountains, and man’s influence on them. I am a firm believer that having instinct is essential for a good shot—capturing the opportunity in the moment.
I hope you all enjoy my work and for the essence of it to inspire you to do, be and grow mentally, physically and spiritually as it has helped me.
Originally born in Guanajuato Mexico with native and Spanish roots, I immigrated to the US with my family at the age of eleven living in New Mexico, Colorado and Memphis. Growing up with a lack of identity of who I was and where I came from, my curiosity guided me back to New Mexico where I became fascinated and enchanted by the magic of the landscape, culture, and the Spanish/native influence of the Southwest. In a quest to find my roots I learned that I’m Aztec and Comanche with grandparents who immigrated from Toledo Spain to Mexico.
Having only taken a few classes of art while in high school, I decided to take classes and grow into it a few years after I graduated from high school. Learning more about my ancestry, I became fascinated with other tribes and their influence which influenced my art and southwestern style—painting Aztec dancers, kachina spirits, alebrijes spirit guides, and pow wow dancers. My paintings tell stories of each point in my journey in search of self and history.
With the beauty of the Southwest around me within each trip, I recaptured my passion for photography. It is my goal as an artist and photographer to encourage this closer examination of ordinary things by presenting them in unusual context. I find myself repeatedly drawn to landscapes, objects of the past such as ghost towns, mountains, and man’s influence on them. I am a firm believer that having instinct is essential for a good shot—capturing the opportunity in the moment.
I hope you all enjoy my work and for the essence of it to inspire you to do, be and grow mentally, physically and spiritually as it has helped me.
Coming in April: Painting out loud Student Group show
Students who participated in our Painting Out Loud classes and workshops will display the paintings that they created using an intuitive painting method.
Opening reception will be April 5, 2019.
Opening reception will be April 5, 2019.
Become an exhibiting Artist
Art•Body•Soul hosts local up-and-coming artists who are looking to show their work. Art Openings are held on First Fridays as an ongoing part of our "Friday Nights at the Center" happenings. We offer the opportunity for both solo and group shows. If you are interested, please contact Madeleine Newkirk directly.
Digital submissions of art work, including dimensions and pricing are required along with the number of pieces that you would like to display. We only have space for 2 dimensional art. Art shows will be displayed for approximately 1 month. There is no charge to exhibit in a show. A 20% commission will be collected on all sales. Deadline for submission is two weeks before each show.
artist talk
Everything we do at Art•Body•Soul is focused on building a community for holistic learning, self-discovery and enrichment. We request that the artists we exhibit be willing to share their personal stories of self-discovery and transformation through art. An interview with Madeleine Newkirk is part of the process to become an exhibiting artist. Contact Madeleine here.
Upcoming ARTISTs
Student Group Show : April 5, 2019.
We are still looking for artists or to exhibit in 2019. Contact us if you’re interested.
We are still looking for artists or to exhibit in 2019. Contact us if you’re interested.