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ABQ's most powerful arts people?

So this post got me thinking. Who are the most important people in ABQ's art world?

http://www.westaf.org/blog/archives/2008/08/barrys_blog_ran.php

Permalink Reply by Lynn on September 4, 2008 at 10:10pm: What about Mary Ann Weems?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by tinsree on September 4, 2008 at 11:41pm: excellent points. i was thinking of who is responsible of getting major art in front of the abq audience. tamarind is should be on that list, although i think their influence is more on artists rather than the audience for art (at least in the primary sense) and you're right UNM probably does have a better collection than the ABQ museum (sorry, i think their holdings are pretty mediocre).

judy chicago is one of our most important artists in the area, but she lays low and doesn't drive the scene much. quite frankly she's alienated a lot of the local arts community.

McCune Foundation should be on the list as one of the major funders in the area.

weems gallery? fine for decorating i suppose but as for adding to the cannon of art...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by carol estes-nowlin on September 7, 2008 at 12:31am: Weems Art Gallery is not a decorater depot...they carry many fine, emerging & established talented local artists ...this gallery also gives back to the Albuquerque community through the Weems International ArtFest each year which raises thousands of dollars for many charities simultaneously.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kelly on September 5, 2008 at 1:09pm: I think we define powerful in all the ways you mentioned, BB, but not limited to visual arts only. In my estimation, powerful means that when these people talk, we listen to what they have to say. They help make policy and influence what we see, buy, experience, etc. in the art world in ABQ.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lisa on September 5, 2008 at 5:16pm: Kelly - I would think Susan McAllister as well (if she hasn't already been mentioned). Harwood has expanded the options for creativity on so many levels - from art studios to classes to nonprofit projects, even the art in the downtown area that was done through their facility's direction. Besides, have you ever been there around lunch time when they're baking bread? That ought to be worth points all on its own!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kelly on September 5, 2008 at 12:57pm: Any theater/dance people? We've got some ideas for music and visual arts.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shady Lady on September 5, 2008 at 4:53pm: Eva Encinias-Sandoval for her work at UNM and for founding the internationally recognized National Institute of Flamenco Arts and its annual Festival. Joaquin Encinias for his work with Yjastros the American Flamenco Repertory Company.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Adelita on September 5, 2008 at 5:23pm: I would have to say Soledad Hindi and Las Meganenas. A most extraordinary group of women!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shady Lady on September 5, 2008 at 7:54pm: Go Valerie!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ivy on September 5, 2008 at 9:39pm: I think there are always some patrons no one has ever heard of who have houses like galleries stocked with tons of local art. I have a client who is one such collector, Dr. Jonathon Abrahms- cheers to all the quirky unassuming collectors of Albuquerque!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Barelas Babe on September 6, 2008 at 1:33am: Ivy - Jon was mentioned in two other posts above - the Abrams collection is somewhat well-known locally, I think.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by carol estes-nowlin on September 6, 2008 at 1:48pm: It takes a combination of many people from different dimensions of our art community to
be effective: I am nominating several people:

Patrice Emrie- New Mexico Committee of National Museum of Women in the Arts
Cathy Wright- ABQ Museum
Isabelle Zamora- Cultural Affairs-City of Alb.
Sherrie Bruggemann-Public Arts
Jill Johns- Collectors Guide
Stephanie Hainsfuller- ABQ Arts
Mary Ann Weems- Weems Gallery
Regina Held-Newgrounds
Suzanne Sbarge
Susan McAllister

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