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nancy callan: elemental | 05.02.2012
to bring him home: new paintings by benjamin mcpherson | 03.08.2012
tammy garcia pottery videos | 02.02.2012
Renowned potter and sculptor, Tammy Garcia spent all year creating one of the most innovative pottery shows in contemporary Native American ceramics which was released at Blue Rain Gallery in August of 2011. The new works emphasized perfume bottle forms and design schemes ranging from statuesque Chinese lions to 1930s and 1940s pulp magazine cover imagery. Not surprisingly, it was a sell-out show! Because of the unique and special nature of this new work, Garcia choreographed 5 videos to capture her intent in the process.
jim vogel: life along the chili line | 01.24.2012
Jim Vogel's newest paintings portray scenes of life along the Chili Line, a historic, narrow gauge rail line that ran in northern New Mexico until 1941.
dinner with the artist: tammy garcia | 01.10.2012
Join us for dinner with world famous Santa Clara artist, Tammy Garcia, at the Museum Hill Café at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum Hill, in Santa Fe and a multi-media presentation “Behind the Lens: Ceramic Works by Tammy Garcia” based on the edgy and risky works that she created for Indian Market this year, to be held in the Museum Theater afterwards.
WHEN: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 5:30–8pm
$45 per person includes dinner with cash bar and presentation. Tickets may be purchased from the Lensic Theater box office, by phone at 505.988.1234, or online at www.TicketsSantaFe.org. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, January 4th. Seating is limited.
This event is Co-sponsored by the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Blue Rain Gallery.
tammy garcia video, roar | 11.22.2011
Renowned potter and sculptor, Tammy Garcia spent all year creating one of the most innovative pottery shows in contemporary Native American ceramics which was released at Blue Rain Gallery in August of 2011. The new works emphasized perfume bottle forms and design schemes ranging from statuesque Chinese lions to 1930s and 1940s pulp magazine cover imagery. Not surprisingly, it was a sell-out show! Because of the unique and special nature of this new work, Garcia choreographed 5 videos to capture her intent in the process. Be sure to check back as four more Tammy Garcia videos will be released in January 2012.
jim vogel, open studio | 10.28.2011
November 5–6, 2011
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to visit with artist Jim Vogel at his studio in Dixon, New Mexico. His studio will be open in conjuction with the 30th Annual Dixon Studio Tour. The Vogel studio is stop 12 and will be open fom 9 am to 5pm each day. Turn into the Vivác Winery driveway at the intersection of highways 68 and 75, and follow the signs.
rik allen featured in american art collector | 10.04.2011
This article appeared in the October 2011 issue of American Art Collector magazine (www.americanartcollector.com). Feel free to download the pdf or checkout some screenshots of the article. Courtesy of American Art Collector magazine.
in light: new landscape paintings by doug west | 08.30.2011
annual indian market pottery sale | 08.12.2011
christy vezolles | 07.20.2011
deladier almeida featured in southwest art | 06.29.2011
This article appeared in the July 2011 issue of Southwest Art (www.southwestart.com); text by Bonnie Gangelhoff. Feel free to download the pdf.
sean diediker | 06.01.2011
Click here to download a pdf of the Sean Diediker article from the June 2011 issue of American Art Collector magazine (courtesy of American Art Collector magazine).
the eagle family collection in native peoples | 05.18.2011
This article first appeared in the May/June 2011 issue of Native Peoples magazine (www.nativepeoples.com); text by John Villani and photos by Justin Galloway. Feel free to download the pdf or checkout some screenshots of the article.
from the lathe: 3 man wood sculpture show | 04.26.2011
shelley muzylowski allen | 03.17.2011
blue rain celebrates heard market weekend | 02.25.2011
jim vogel | 02.02.2011
roseta santiago | 01.06.2011
preston singletary | 11.23.2010
sofa chicago | 11.05.2010
doug west resonance | 09.21.2010
tammy garcia in southwest arts | 08.09.2010
Feel free to download the pdf or checkout some screenshots of the article.
extra, extra, read all about it.... | 06.08.2010
SOFA Santa Fe
letter from the owner | 06.01.2010
LaGro’s artwork is not easily summed up in a few sentences; it takes years to understand the density of his paintings, and often longer to speak about them. There is a great sense of depth, mystery, and poetry suspended in the rich layers of paint, continuing to reveal itself as time passes
who is blue rain contemporary? | 02.23.2010
Blue Rain Contemporary is the newest incarnation of Blue Rain Gallery. Our first satellite location is located in Scottsdale, Arizona where we plan to take in the warmth of the desert sun while offering residents and visitors of Scottsdale a unique contemporary art experience.
the transformation of blue rain gallery | 02.08.2010
Blue Rain Gallery has been through a great transformation from its humble beginnings as a source for Native American crafts, to showing the finest in contemporary Native American and regional art, all the way to its most recent eclecticism in contemporary art.
leroy garcia elected | 12.10.2009
Blue Rain Owner, Leroy Garcia has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Museum of New Mexico foundation...
l.a. art show | 12.08.2009
Join us in Los Angeles...
casting andrea | 08.14.2009
See the process of turning a clay sculpture into a bronze beauty courtesy of the craftspeople at Bronzesmith Foundry
the august newsletter | 08.10.2009
For nearly two decades the Blue Rain Gallery has been committed to excellence in Native American Art and Indian Market has become a keystone of its existence. More...
tammy creates a new sculpture | 08.09.2009
mateo romero in the studio | 08.09.2009
indian market | 08.04.2009
The better part of each year is spent in anticipation of what has become a cornerstone in Blue Rain Gallery’s seventeen year existence—Indian Market. Even with the gradual changes that we have made over the years, the focus of Native American art has remained vital to Blue Rain Gallery’s reputation and core; however, the place where Blue Rain Gallery makes it’s mark is with its continued commitment to innovation and refinement.
interview with arthur lopez | 06.29.2009
Watch Art Lopez talk about his work, his techniques and his materials.
the june newsletter | 06.03.2009
The Summer starts to heat up with multiple shows in June... read all about it.
the may newsletter | 05.04.2009
Blue Rain Gallery welcomes the month of May with a three man show that is sure to please.
sofa new york 2009 | 03.02.2009
We're looking forward to attending SOFA New York for the second year! Join us April 16 - 19, 2009.
in the studio with doug west | 02.09.2009
Blue Rain Gallery is proud to bring you inside the studio of Doug West. Doug has been capturing the magical skies and environment of the great Southwest for over 20 years.
is art the right investment for you? | 01.20.2009
One of the best hedges against inflation is the buying and collecting of art from well established, living artists.
--Daniel Wolfus, Private Equity Investor
larry vasquez in the studio | 01.06.2009
We invite you inside the studio of Larry Vasquez as he creates "Birthing of a Snow Maiden"
painting demonstration by tony abeyta | 11.28.2008
Watch Tony Abeyta create one of his famous landscape paintings right before you eyes.
back from chicago! | 11.11.2008
The Blue Rain Gallery staff is heading back to Santa Fe . . .
a time honored tradition: tammy garcia fires a black pot | 11.03.2008
ben mcpherson creating "searching" | 10.06.2008
benjamin mcpherson takes a leap of faith | 09.24.2008
Blue Rain Gallery is proud to showcase the work of the exceptionally talented Benjamin McPherson October 3 - 17.
in the studio with glass artist shelley muzylowski allen | 09.08.2008
Watch glass artist Shelley Muzylowski Allen at work in her studio.
les namingha in the studio | 08.15.2008
in the studio with Les Namingha
indian market week 2008 | 08.05.2008
new works by jim vogel | 07.17.2008
new works by gustavo victor goler | 07.17.2008
blue rain glass artists shine in july | 07.08.2008
Blue Rains artists are known for pushing the boundaries of their medium, and the newest additions to the gallerys roster of stars more than live up to that reputation.
tammy garcia creates | 06.27.2008
buffalo maiden goes to the capitol | 06.10.2008
Visitors to the State Capitol are now greeted upon entering by Tammy Garcias monumental bronze sculpture, Buffalo Maiden, a gift from Blue Rain Gallery to the Capitol Art Collection...
blue rain features new works by deborah rael buckley | 06.02.2008
blue rain features new works by randall lagro | 05.29.2008
brg goes to sofa | 05.27.2008
One of the coolest shows in the world to celebrate contemporary art and design is SOFA (the International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art), and this years 11th annual expo in New York, held May 29June 1, is one of the coolest yet...
governor's award goes to tammy garcia | 05.15.2008
Speaking of lifetime achievement awards, its rare for someone as young as Tammy Garcia to be honored alongside artists whose body of work spans an entire lifetime...
indian market news | 05.10.2008
After a number years of displaying innovative work at Indian Market and winning many of its top awards, its only fitting that Blue Rain Gallery has become an official sponsor of this years event....
mateo romero and hyrum joe | 05.01.2008
Fridays opening for painters Hyrum Joe and Mateo Romero promises some exciting new twists from these acclaimed artists...
visions in glass ii a gala event | 04.30.2008
Most art openings these days are all about the social side of art, with the work itself often relegated to the role of supporting player rather than main event...
the making of visions in glass | 02.04.2008
blue rain features new artist david bradley | 02.01.2008
Sleeping Indians and Georgia O'Keeffe...
11th annual artfeast edible art tour | 01.30.2008
What are you craving? The 11th annual ARTfeast Edible Art Tour is bringing together two of Santa Fes most revered treasures, great food and fine art....
tony abeyta video blog | 01.14.2008
Music by Andy Pink
Video by Gabriel Mozart Steven Abeyta
blue rain gallery exhibits at the marin show | 01.10.2008
24th Annual Marin Show Art of the Americas is on the horizon and the staff at Blue Rain Gallery is raring to go...
tammy garcia transition to glass | 11.12.2007
Known for taking traditional pottery to entire new levels, Tammy Garcia continues to set a standard for Native American Art. Having become proficient- and prolific-in both pottery and bronze sculpture, Garcia soon began to yearn for additional challenges and new forms of expression.
exhibits at sofa chicago - preston singletary | 09.27.2007
sofa chicago | 09.03.2007
Blue Rain Gallery will be exhibiting at the Fourteenth Annual Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) at Chicago's Navy Pier in November of 2007.
gallery expansion | 08.29.2007
Blue Rain Gallery expands its Santa Fe location by adding an additional 4,800 square feet of display space. The new addition features 12 foot high ceilings, track lighting and a beautiful Brazilian slate tile floor. The new area allows ample room for viewing large sculptures which creates a museum like quality to the space.
tony abeyta: in my studio: video | 07.30.2007
"I never want to be labeled predictable, said Abeyta. I want to challenge myself and surprise the viewer, deviating from previous years works. I thrive on the unexpected and believe people will find some of that in this show. --Tony Abeyta
spanish market video | 06.22.2007
Spanish Market is upon us! Witness one of the fastest growing stars among New Mexico painters, Jim Vogel as he explains his creative process. Then, mark your calendars for a visit to Blue Rain Gallery, July 20 at 5:30 pm, Santa Fe. Take this opportunity to ask Jim detailed questions about the piece you want to add to your art collection.
deborah rael-buckley video blog | 06.04.2007
Deborah Rael-Buckley creates life-size chair and figure ceramic sculptures layered with meaning and rich symbolism. Each stoneware piece is coil built without the benefit of forms or armature. The sculptures feature branches, bones, ropes, writing, and symbols intertwined to create negative spaces and a play of light and shadow. The elements coalesce into commentary about culture, religion, and family.
star liana york - video blog part 2 | 05.23.2007
In part two, Star Liana York, in her studio, visits with Tammy Garcia. Behold the dynamics of these two artists as they unveil their new bronze collaboration piece Chaco. Listen while Tammy Garcia explains how this unique sculpture is a true collaboration.
star liana york - video blog part 1 | 05.03.2007
In our most recent Video Blog, Star Liana York speaks about her artistic vision and inspiration. This exquisite sculptor describes her creative endeavors to a handful of guests. Spend a few moments and take a peak at the artistic world of Star Liana York.
Enjoy!
randall lagro video | 04.20.2007
Watch and listen to this new video as Randall LaGro discusses his methods, techniques, and materials in creating his intuitive paintings and monotypes. Discover Randalls personal thoughts regarding a shift in mindset toward his new paintings.
Randall LaGro will exhibit a new body of his unique and masterful artworks on June 1st through the 15th in our Santa Fe gallery location.
video blog 2 | 04.09.2007
Thank you for celebrating 15 years of Innovative Art with Blue Rain Gallery! We would like to thank our clients for taking the time to visit us in Taos and for making Blue Rain Gallery your first stop to purchase art. View the Vlog to witness the wonderful artists and their studios we visited during our celebration. Heres to the next 15 years of BRG!
video blog 1 | 03.12.2007
The greatly anticipated 15th Anniversary Celebration of Blue Rain Gallery is almost upon us. Take a moment to listen to Leroy describe this exciting event. Make your reservation for the studio tours today! This is a wonderful chance to witness the inspiring environments which wonderful works of art are born. Meet and visit with your favorite artist at our reception Friday evening, March 23.
holiday excitement | 12.08.2006
About this time every year, anticipation has become the tradition at Blue Rain Gallery.
kevin a. short: setting the scene | 09.29.2006
Its that time again for another blog and this week Id like to introduce you to an artist you may or may not know. Kevin A. Short resides in sunny California, but spent the majority...
a collectibility comparison on randall lagro | 09.14.2006
As I touched on in an earlier blog, collectibility of an artist is based on a few factors.
randall lagro: the poetic realist | 09.07.2006
To effectively combine the abstract with realism one may look to artist Randall LaGro.
indian market 2006 | 08.24.2006
All I can say about our 2006 Indian Market is- WOW! For six days, I experienced an energy flow of enthusiasm, anticipation and imaginative ideas from our clients, artists and collectors.
advice for collecting artwork | 08.09.2006
Over the years, many art collectors have come to me looking for advice for whom or what to collect.
what's new for indian market | 08.07.2006
Over the next few days, I will try and share a few insightful perspectives and information based on what I feel is exciting and important with regard to our Indian Market shows here at BRG.
excitement builds for jim vogel | 06.10.2006
At this wonderful time of the year, we often get an extensive number of people coming to the gallery asking for Jim Vogel's colorful and expressive paintings of rural New Mexico folklore, culture and scenery. We are often asked why his paintings sell so quickly, how they can get a hold of one and why he uses the "big hands."
blue rain gallery "expansion beyond indian art" | 04.26.2006
Question: Why has Blue Rain Gallery expanded beyond Indian Art?
A question I often get asked is "I thought Blue Rain Gallery was a gallery featuring only Native American art; why did the gallery start carrying non-Native American Art?" This is an honest-to-good observational question that I love to engage in. There are many answers to this question.
welcome to brg's web blog. | 04.20.2006
What is a blog, one might ask? It is defined as a public web site where users post informal journals of their thoughts, comments, and philosophies, which are updated frequently and normally reflecting the views of the blog's creator. This blog will obviously represent the thoughts and views of Blue Rain Gallery, and at the same time provide a forum for people to respond and share their thoughts or opinions as to the commentary on the blog. We encourage everyone to take a look, and if you would like, feel free to chime in.
recent comments
Scott Says...
Awesome job Ben. What a great story of family, pride, love and the sorrow of loss. Peace.
ROBIN BRYANT Says...
I am so happy i looked on your web site
JOSEPH E. GARCIA Says...
OVER THE TOP TAMMY!!!! STUNNING!!!
james Espinoza Says...
Your work is simply incredible!! All of it.....and I love the fact
that you are not afraid to break away from the traditional (which you do so beautifully) and work on something so different and so very modern and contemporary, like the series of "BANG" . Your work
is an incredible feast for the human eye, brain, heart and soul.
All the best to you and your family.
James Espinoza
Joy Fingerlos Says...
Tammy, these are wonderful. I love your imagery and the videos explain a lot about where you are coming from on your new pieces. The perfume bottles are a wonderful idea. I look forward to seeing all your new pieces and love watching the videos of the firings especially. Thanks for your inspiration and congratulations. I'm still teaching pottery in Idaho at the local high school. I'm proud to show your work to my students and they are usually in awe at your work, too. Would love to see you working in your studio again.
Jeanne Rogers Says...
Hi Doug,
Your body of work is stunning. Hats off to you for the dedication it takes to be a full time artist. I particularly enjoyed the video of you painting in your studio. Merry Christmas!
Roseta Santiago Says...
What a powerful place of art; beautiful pieces beautifully integrated.
A wonderful place for living.
patricia perez falcon Says...
So beautiful and warm, perfect in every way!
Jimmy G. Says...
Always impressed. Have a good show.
Marilyn Blanck Says...
Love it! Best of luck.
michael mccormick Says...
Beautiful! Jim and Leroy! Good luck! Michael
lala Says...
your art is an inspiration for me,,,, am your FAN