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08/01/2026

Border Artists exhibition at Rio Bravo

Opening August 8, 2026 during Art Hop 6:00 – 9:00 pm





RioBravoFineArt, 110 North Broadway, Truth of Consequences, presents the annual Borders Artists exhibition. Approximately twenty artists present a superb selection of wall art, sculpture and other media. Border Artists, a group of fine artists in southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, was formed in late 1990 to increase visibility and recognition for their artwork. With the success of the group, they continued to add new members. In 1995, they formed a non-profit artist association. Membership is by invitation.



Because the arts are integral to the cultural life of a community, the Border Artists are committed to creating artwork and sharing their art through exhibitions and educational events. The Border Artists exhibitions are often fundraisers for other local not-for-profit groups. The group awards several artistic scholarships for high school and university students each year.



RGee Trio will provide music, a mixture of pop and rock classics shaped with a light jazz style during the show’s opening. The Border Artists show runs through October 25, 2026.



Olin B. West’s show, Timescapes, a series of exceptional paintings, continues through August. Art Hop’s opening show on September 12 is a joint exhibition featuring Tauna Cole and Nolan Winkler, two members of the Border Artists group.

RioBravoFineArt,® Inc.
A Contemporary and Historical Fine-Art Gallery
110 N. Broadway St.
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun 12 - 5:00 pm & by appointment
Open from 6 - 9 pm During The Second Saturday Of Each Month For Art Hop

http://www.riobravofineartgallery.com/mixedmediaartistsgroupshow.html

07/18/2026

Spaceport call for Public Art Proposal

https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17633/CAFE?al_applink_data=%7B%22qpl_join_id%22%3A%223D153256-6E69-47BB-B841-6AAECF6ACEFC%22%7D

Click on the above link for full details about the Public Art Proposal

Prospectus #291 Spaceport America Sundial Public Art Project
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Budget: $300,000

Contact Information
New Mexico Arts

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 505-396-0326

Requirement Overview
Location Eligibility Type: National

Eligible Applicant Types: Artist

Submission Limit: 1

Media Requirements
Images | Min: 1, Max: 10

Audio | Min: 0, Max: 2

Video | Min: 0, Max: 2

Total | Min: 1, Max: 10

Opportunity Summary
The Art in Public Places Program of New Mexico Arts at the NM Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), in collaboration with Spaceport America seek an artist/artist team to create a public art sundial – a functional work of art. The sundial artwork will be installed outside the newly built STARC (Spaceport Technology and Reception Center) at Spaceport America, an earthbound but aspirational space dedicated to inquiry in the high desert southwest of New Mexico. The intent of the sundial is to creatively represent the origins of measurement and human curiosity.

NO ENTRY FEE

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MDT Sep. 4, 2026

Click on the link at the top of the page for full details.

The Art in Public Places Program of New Mexico Arts at the NM Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), in collaboration with Spaceport America seek an artist/artist team to create a public art sundial – a functional work of art. The sundial artwork will be installed outside the newly built STARC (S...

07/09/2026

Welcome to CENTER’s Printing Workshop at Rio Bravo Fine Art located at 110 N Broadway St, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 19 from 1-4 PM for a hands-on workshop led by Stefan Wachs .

A few reminders before the workshop:

Bring your images on a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or USB drive.
Having photo-editing software installed is helpful but not required.
We can accommodate .jpg, .png, .pdf, and .psd files.
Participants will make prints during the workshop and leave with at least one finished print. Typical print sizes range from 8.5" x 11" to 13" x 19".
Basic image corrections will be demonstrated as part of the printing workflow.
Topics covered include: Printing Workflow, Choosing a Printer, Selecting Paper, Color Management, and Additional Printing Resources.
All experience levels are welcome.
IMPORTANT: For our reporting and preparation purposes, kindly fill out this short questionnaire so we can best prepare for the workshop (estimated time: less than 5 minutes). Thank you!

If you expect to be late please contact your instructor: Stefan Wachs • (949) 241-3315

If you are unable to attend, please contact Amber Terranova at [email protected] so we can invite a participant from the waitlist.

The New Mexico Printing Workshop Series is made possible by the New Mexico Creative Industries Division (CID).

Warmly,
Amber Terranova
[email protected]
Projects & Partnerships • CENTER

NM PRINTING WORKSHOPS Join us for a statewide series of hands-on printing workshops, bringing professional prints to people across New Mexico. These workshops focus on the process of creating high-quality photographic and fine art prints. Designed for photographers and artists interested in reproduc...

07/02/2026

06/27/2026

Paintings from Timescapes by Olin B. West are the opening show at RioBravoFineArt, 110 North Broadway, Truth or Consequences, for Second Saturday Art Hop on July 11, 2026, 6 to 9 pm.

West was born in Paris, Texas but raised on the plains of Wyoming. After graduating from high school, he lived in various Western cities before finally settling in Santa Fe in 1976. He used his silversmithing and beadwork skills in the making of wearable art to establish himself as a New Mexico artist. After a very successful time as an artist in Santa Fe, he moved his studio to Truth or Consequences in 1997 to devote his full time to painting.

In Timescapes, precisely crafted marks (or tabs) overlay a subtle background. The tabs represent a discrete unit of time for the artist during the creation process, and the background represent whatever influences there are during the creation, such as distractions, emotions and environmental influences. The result of this creative approach are paintings with a subtle grace, a contemplative nature, and visual richness. This series represents an exceptional expression of West’s artistic vision, and RioBravoFineArt is exceedingly proud to have this show of the Timescapes series as a part of the gallery’s long running history.

The end of summer and fall Art Hop openings will include the Border Artists, August 8, Nolan Winkler and Tauna Dorn, September 12, Diane Presser, October 25, and Donna Monroe, November 14, the annual fiber art show at RioBravoFineArt.

The West show runs through August 28, 2026. Music during the West show opening will be provided by the RGee Trio.

http://www.riobravofineartgallery.com/timescapes.html

06/08/2026

The opening show at RioBravoFineArt, 110 North Broadway, Truth or Consequences, on June 13, 6 to 9 pm, will feature four new artists for the gallery, Karen Ahlgren, Karen Argeanas, Jeffrey Schmitt, and Andy Young. The show will also feature some new works by two of the regular gallery artists – Ricky Padilla and Suzanne Pointon.

Three of the new artists explore the wonders of the Southwest, each in a unique way. Ahlgren presents vivid images of the Southwest fauna using watercolor on gouache. Argeanas paints the Southwestern landscape, both built and natural, in a style reflective of much of the sparsity of the desert environment. Young uses strong coloration and bold geometric shapes in his landscape images. The fourth new artist, Schmitt, brings a new aspect, glass art, to the eclectic collection of art at the gallery. Schmitt is a longtime New Mexico glass artist whose featured work in the show will include several wall hangings.

Pointon and Padilla have been busy as of late with work exploring new techniques and subject matter. The show by Dina D’Argo, Running with the Wolves, is being extended through June, and D’Argo will be present at the June Art Hop opening show. Music will be provided by the RGee Trio.

05/28/2026

Mannequin Mayhem #2

March 13th - April 11th, 2027
At RioBravoFineArt Gallery
110 N. Broadway, T or C

For info + to Sign - up
Contact
Ann Sage
630-462-4488

Need a mannequin?
call or email
Megan Hauser
575-740-6711
[email protected]

05/08/2026

At RioBravoFineArt,110 North Broadway, Truth or Consequences, Dina Dargo’s
Running with the Wolves continues through June 21 and the Recycle Art Show,
sponsored by Truth or Consequences Sustainable, continues through May 17.
June marks the beginning of a busy summer season for the gallery. The June 13 Art
Hop opening event from 6 to 9 pm is a special display for four new artists at the gallery
– Karen Ahlgren, Karen Argeanas, Jeffrey Schmitt, and Andy Young. Schmitt brings a
new dimension to the gallery fine art selection with his superb art glass. Ahlgren does
intensely colored watercolor and gouache images of New Mexico fauna. Young and
Argeanas each bring a unique and imaginative perspective to the magnificent
landscape of the Southwest.
The July 11 Art Hop opening is an exhibition of paintings from the Timescapes series by
Olin B. West. This exhibition is a major gallery event showcasing a truly exceptional
artist. The paintings in this exhibition present stunning artistic expression with
meticulous craftsmanship.
The August 8 Art Hop opening show is by the Border Artists. This group of twenty
Southern New Mexico artists offers fine art in a variety of media. They have shown
previously at the gallery, and their shows are always welcome for their originality,
creativity, inventiveness, and freshness.
The RGee Trio will be providing music, a mixture of pop and rock classics shaped with a
light jazz style, for Art Hop at the gallery on May 9, 6 to 9 pm.

04/26/2026

Announcing! Mannequin Mayhem #2

March 13th - April 11th, 2027
At RioBravoFineArt Gallery
110 N. Broadway, T or C

For info + to Sign - up
Contact
Ann Sage
630-462-4488

Need a mannequin?
call or email
Megan Hauser
575-740-6711
[email protected]

04/20/2026

APR 22: Earth Day at RioBravo

Join Sustainable TorC as we celebrate the 56th annual Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, from 5pm to 7pm at Rio Bravo Fine Art Gallery, 110 N Broadway, TorC, NM. See our Recycled Art Show which honors our local artist, Jeff Barbour. There are still pieces for sale. We will have wine and snacks available.

Representatives from Sustainable T or C will be on hand to discuss recycling and sustainable issues with you.