Ruidoso Art Festival

This multi-room tour of fabulous shapes and colors hammered and woven into a myriad of forms will feature artists from around the nation specializing in every major category. Each booth is a microcosm of a larger artistic world, each with its unique visions and artifacts. New this year will be wine tasting of New Mexico wines and gourmet food vendors.

The Ruidoso Valley continues to re-establish itself as a premier art destination, said Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department. "'The fine Art Festival is a significant visual experience, and we encourage all New Mexicans and their visitors to take part in this special event."

2009 Event

Events begin Thursday evening, July 23, with a performance by world-renown cellist Zuill Bailey at the Performing Arts Hall on Warrior Drive, hosted by the Chamber Music Festival Committee. Tickets are $30. Call 1-866-375-7370.

The Festival opens July 24 at noon at the Convention Center, hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $5. The special artist party begins at 7 p.m. that same day, featuring the artists, with entertainment by Latin rock and world music performer Del Castillo on the outdoor stage. Del Castillo's music was featured in the movies "Kill Bill 2" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." Michael Hurd will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award and will sign posters of his work, "Afternoon Hike at Ft. Stanton."

The Festival continues July 25. Art show hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., followed by a Gallery Walk, 6-8 p.m., hosted by the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts. Saturday's activities also include a salsa dance class, 4-6 p.m.; Mexican Buffet, 6 p.m.; and the Sister's Morales Salsa Dance Concert, 8 p.m., all hosted by the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $39.

The Festival concludes July 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adapted from information provided by New Mexico Tourism, and Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce

Ruidoso Art Festival First held in 1971 as an outdoor tent show, the Festival has evolved into an annual event which attracts thousands of art enthusiasts. The Festival also features a Silent Auction to benefit the Chamber's Special Project Fund which funds philanthropic endeavors in local communities. This multi-room tour of fabulous shapes and colors hammered and woven into a myriad of forms will feature artists from around the nation specializing in every major category. Each booth is a microcosm of a larger artistic world, each with its unique visions and artifacts. New this year will be wine tasting of New Mexico wines and gourmet food vendors. The Ruidoso Valley continues to re-establish itself as a premier art destination, said Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department. "'The fine Art Festival is a significant visual experience, and we encourage all New Mexicans and their visitors to take part in this special event." 2009 Event Events begin Thursday evening, July 23, with a performance by world-renown cellist Zuill Bailey at the Performing Arts Hall on Warrior Drive, hosted by the Chamber Music Festival Committee. Tickets are $30. Call 1-866-375-7370. The Festival opens July 24 at noon at the Convention Center, hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $5. The special artist party begins at 7 p.m. that same day, featuring the artists, with entertainment by Latin rock and world music performer Del Castillo on the outdoor stage. Del Castillo's music was featured in the movies "Kill Bill 2" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." Michael Hurd will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award and will sign posters of his work, "Afternoon Hike at Ft. Stanton." The Festival continues July 25. Art show hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., followed by a Gallery Walk, 6-8 p.m., hosted by the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts. Saturday's activities also include a salsa dance class, 4-6 p.m.; Mexican Buffet, 6 p.m.; and the Sister's Morales Salsa Dance Concert, 8 p.m., all hosted by the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $39. The Festival concludes July 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adapted from information provided by New Mexico Tourism, and Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce © 2009
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