Exhibitions
POP Goes To The Dogs 2010
September 1 - October 31, 2010
Opening reception: Saturday, September 25, 6:00

Featuring Clifford Bailey, Lynden St. Victor, Thomas Barbey, Diego Lukezic & Sonya Paz during Santa Fe's Annual Wine & Chile Fest. Show opens Friday September 17th thru October 31st. Open to all--Artist reception Saturday 25th 6-9pm. Art raffle to Benefit Assistance Dogs of The West, New Mexico's only service dog organization.

A weekend of events open to the public with several VIP only events including a private unveiling of new works, wine tasting with Vino Del Corazon and a Salsa competition with the artists at Santa Fe School of Cooking. Contact the gallery for more details...

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4th Annual Native Vinyl-August 2010
August 20 - September 30, 2010
Opening reception: Saturday, August 21, 6:00

Santa Fe Indian Market Group Show featuring Ryan Singer along side Contemporary & New Brow artists painting urban vinyl toys....Munnys, Dunnys, all styles of all shapes & sizes welcome! Opens Friday the 20th thru Sept 30th. Reception with the artists Saturday 8-21-09. POP Top Toy Awards will be announced September 30th ...details forth coming.

Customs and Artists will be posted as art arrives...

Email Sharla@popsantafe.com to be added to the Roster of Talent....

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Memento Mori
July 16 - August 31, 2010
Opening reception: Saturday, July 24, 6:00

Featuring Daniel Martin Diaz, Brandon Maldonado & Marie Sena

Opens July 16th-August 31st , Artist Reception Saturday July 24th 6-9pm (All artists will be in attendance)


A POP Gallery first- Spanish Market Group Show featuring three prolific artists who are creating work that preserves Spanish arts & history while embracing Contemporary motif and techniques often seen in Pop Surrealism internationally but outside the traditions of Santa Fe's historic Spanish arts community and annual markets. This show may be the most important event of the 2010 Spanish Market and is already the buzz in the Juxtapoz and Hi-Fructose worlds.

"Memento Mori" ( A Latin phrase translated as "Remember you must die"), names a genre of artistic creations that vary widely from one another, but which all share the same purpose: to remind people of their own mortality and the punishment they will receive if they transgress the rules of their religion, the phrase has a tradition in art that dates back to antiquity.

Artist sneak peak:
Arizona native Daniel Martin Diaz, dark, complex scenes recall classical religious art while remaining completely modern; he has produced both stained glass for the San Antonio de Paduas church in Mexico and cover art for the new P.O.D. album and Good Charlotte album. His subtle, uncommon treatment of familiar religious iconography is at once subversive, devotional, and unique. His work is featured in museums across the world and he shows internationally with 2 specific solo shows annually in Rome & Canada. Together with his wife Paula Valencia they explore musical arts as the experimental band, Blind Divine.

Brandon Maldonado resides in Albuquerque, NM steeped in hispanic arts and culture and has been honored by the city as one of New Mexico's most promising emerging artists. His drawings and originals in oil are featured in Contemporary and Traditional Spanish Museums and he currently shows across the US and in the UK. The process of making a painting in itself is a meditation for Brandon who discriminately choose the themes of his work, making certain that each concept is ultimately something he believes is worth saying and contemplating. These are often associated with the many aspects of human experience, from life's joys, sorrows and struggles, to the mysteries of our mortal existence.

Marie Sena hails from Santa Fe, New Mexico and currently resides in Albuquerque where she is a medical illustrator, fine artist and a professional tattoo artist, in high demand internationally. In May 2010 she travelled Spain and was a guest artist at the Barcelona Tattoo EXPO, a festival of tattoo & urban art with over 9,000 people attending from all corners of the world. Even as a child Marie Sena, along with the Sena family of artists, showcased her work at Santa Fe's Spanish Market where she has been honored numerous times. She left New Mexico after receiving a scholarship to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa where she received her degree in Biological and Pre-Medical Illustration and later earned a Master's Degree in Medical Illustration while completing her tattoo apprenticeship in Dallas, TX.

In POP tradition the show will benefit Bienvenidos Outreach, LLC, a Santa Fe based non profit that supports hungry & homeless of Santa Fe. In lieu of an art raffle POP Gallery will donate a portion of the show proceeds to this fine organization.



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3rd Annual POP Femme Sugar Coated Strange 2010
May 21 - June 30, 2010
Opening reception: Saturday, May 29, 6:00

Show opens May 21st- June 30th with artist reception Memorial weekend Saturday, May 29th. In POP tradition the show will host an art raffle with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Southwest C.A.R.E. Center, a Santa Fe based non profit that supports New Mexicans living with AIDS & HIV, without prejudice. Tickets available now-$5 each or 7 for $20. Raffle ends June 30th. (art online)

Roster of talented women under construction includes Carrie Ann Baade, Catherine Brooks, CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Marie Sena, Stephanie Roberts, Emily Trovillion, Cate Rangel, Kristen Margiotta, Tina Darling, Aunia Kahn, Lesley Reppeteaux , Catherine Zacchino (aka Junker Jane) and Lisa Sartor among others...

Miss Mindy O'Brien will be sketching inked drawings to order live during the event....please contact us directly to reserve your personal drawing!

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EAT 2010 (Edible Art Tour)
February 12 - February 27, 2010
Opening reception: Friday, February 26, 5:00

Edible Art Tour - POP Gallery and Milagro 139 will be serving regional Hors d'oeuvres from 5-8 pm. Mingle with your favorite POP artists --- guests may enter to win a piece of art!

More than 40 of Santa Fe's preeminent galleries and restaurants
paired in this marathon of marvelous cuisine and art
$35 per person

Feast or Famine:
8 pm to 2 am at Coyote Cafe, 132 W. Water St.
Bop till you drop at this new over 21 event with
DJs Dynamite Sol, Joe Ray Sandoval, King George and Che
Cash bar, beer and energy drinks from Premier Distributing
and complimentary Hors d'oeuvres by Coyote Cafe
Free admission with Edible Art Tour button or $10 per person

Tickets: artfeast.com or at particpating galleries on sale now!

Transportation: If you are coming from Albuquerque, take the train
to the Edible Art Tour and catch the special late train home after
Feast or Famine. Go to nmrailrunner.com for exact departure times.



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POP Gallery On LoVe (2009)
November 18 - January 1, 2010
Opening reception: Thursday, December 31, 6:00

CLOSING Reception Dec 31st 6:00pm

Love is any of a number of emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong affection and attachment. The word love can refer to a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from generic pleasure ("I loved that meal") to intense interpersonal attraction ("I love my boyfriend"). This diversity of uses and meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, even compared to other emotional states. Love in death, love in life, scorned lover, lover's revenge, love until death do us part, love and then you die--all phrases/comments on love and the immense role it plays in life, dealings, thoughts, after thoughts, actions, evolution and demise.

As an abstract concept, love usually refers to a deep, ineffable feeling of tenderly caring for another person. Even this limited conception of love, however, encompasses a wealth of different feelings, from the passionate desire and intimacy of romantic love to the nonsexual emotional closeness of familial and platonic love to the profound oneness or devotion of religious love. Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts.

Curated by POP Gallery with invitations outgoing to local and international artists asked to present works with a comment on LoVe. Closing reception Dec 31st as we toast goodbye old perceptions of LoVe and welcome in new.

In 2009 SF Public schools reported over 800 children in Santa Fe alone are homeless and over 2000 are challenged daily with food insecurity. Two ways to help this winter--
POP Gallery will be offerring raffle tickets ($5 each or $20 for 7)...Grand prize: Cat In The Hat original drawing by Dr Seuss valued at $3500. Second Prize: True Love giclee by J & K Keifer valued at $950. third prize: "Smitten" original on canvas by Valery Milovic valued at $550. 100% of the proceeds to benefit homeless children of Santa Fe.

We will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the gallery for delivery to Bienvenidos--Food Need:beans, rice, baby food/formula, pasta, cereal, canned tuna and holiday non-perishables. You will recieve raffle tickets in exchange for your donation. We thank you in advance for you generosity---there is always a need---there is always hope---let's pay it forward together.

Featuring Valery Milovic, X1X2, CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Julia Martin, Josef Jasso, Stephanie Roberts and J & K Keifer among others.

POP Gallery On LoVe (2009) The Recap!
And what a night! Thanks to ALL who braved the cold and came out to the show---a fun crowd, truffles, gold leaf caramel, champagne with chocolate strawberries--Chocolatesmith rocks! A sincere thank you to our artists Valery Milovic, P.h. Fred, Josef Jasso & Lynden St. Victor who were able to join us! Those who weren't were truly missed The Peters, CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Stephanie Roberts & Julia Martin...
A grand round of applause to the LoVe artists!

Drawn by Valery & Fred Live the Raffle Winners are :
Grand Prize: Rod Torrez
Second Prize: Julia Catron
Third Prize: Ray Mercer
Door Prize-Lorein Rowlinson






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Wine, Chile & Clifford Bailey
September 18 - November 11, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, September 26, 6:00

Timed to celebrate the unique and robust flavors of New Mexico during the 19th Annual Wine & Chile Fest comes a sultry fall show filled with whimsy and romance featuring new work by internationally renowned artist Clifford Bailey. Wine tasting with a local vineyard & tasty New Mexican hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Clifford BAILEY's highly individualized style of painting is often described as vibrant, exciting, and sophisticated. The artist captures the very energy and essence of Jazz and Jazz clubs as he puts his unique understanding of music into his uplifting and compelling compositions. The viewer is instantly swept up into the days of the Roaring 20's as well as the undeniable opulence and refinement of the 30's and 40's.

The stylized characters in Clifford BAILEY's work entertain the viewer through the artist's effective use of subtle and harmonious color and detail. One can sense the art of Clifford BAILEY's simplified, yet potent, brush strokes as he orchestrates his vignettes of swinging bands, sultry torch- singers, too-hip crooners, and even sophisticated symphonies.

JAZZ, in essence, developed as a musical style exploring and experimenting with vibrant and boldly improvisational use of instruments in an almost rebellious fashion. Clifford BAILEY has adapted this witches-brew formula for creativity to his unique brand of painting. As he says himself, Music has always inspired me. When I see the faces of people under the spell of music, I have an urge to capture their expressions on canvas. There is an emotional intensity I find fascinating. And then there is the rhythm of painting itself, the way the brush slaps and strokes the canvas, the color combinations and shapes of compositions and form; it's all music to me. -Clifford Bailey

Given his already robust following and the consistent demand for his paintings, the future seems bright for Clifford BAILEY and his artwork. And as such a popular and successful artist at this pivotal dawn of the 21st century, it is likely that Clifford BAILEY's art future may very well become art history.

Enjoy currently available works now online---the show art will surprise you in September!


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POP Native Pulse 2009
August 17 - August 31, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, August 22, 6:00

POP Native Pulse 2009
August 17 - August 31, 2009
Opening reception with the artists: Saturday, August 22, 6:00pm

(Art under curation-images available 8-14 online)

POP Gallery hosts its Third Annual Native POP Show featuring work by emerging and established POP Artists in the Santa Fe Art Market. Aptly titled Native Pulse this body of work pulsates with the current stories coarsing through our artists hearts, minds & souls---it is Native Pulse 2009.

Raising green bucks to feed homeless in our community each artist will create a 5 X 5 miniature work to be sold to benefit Bienvenidos, a local non profit organization established in 1989 serving the peoples of Santa Fe. Your non taxable donation directly supports a humanitarian effort.

For the first time the show is reviewed in advance by an established POP Panel and three Pop awards (Pops) will be presented. Panel includes Dennis Larkins, Mark Bryan, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Carrie Ann Baade, Douglas Miles, Patsy Phillips, Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell and Michael McDowell.

Artist reception Saturday August 22nd 6-8pm... Hors d'oeuvres and beverages compliments of Santa Fe's new brewery on the Plaza, Marble Brewery.

The cast of emerging artists is still under construction but includes
Cannupa Hanska
Rose B Simpson
The Werewulf Micah
Douglas Miles
Ryan Singer
Marie Sena
Jake Fragua
Cougar Vigil
Amber Gun
Chris Pappan
Jolene Yazzie
John Joe
Craig George
Debra Yepa Pappan
Yatika Fields
America Meredith
...among others.



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POP Goes To The Dogs 2009
July 1 - August 17, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, July 11, 6:00

Third Annual POP Goes To The Dogs opens Friday July 4th with an artist reception Saturday the 11th...Featuring Scott Krichau, Diego Lukezic, Romero Britto, Justin Bua, Lynden St. Victor, Thomas Barbey and Noelle Dass among others.

Join us as we debut the Tango mobile---a 20 ft RV painted with Tango & Downtown Cat by Diego Lukezic. A rare appearance by Lynden St. Victor who will be painting at his easel during the evening. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served featuring Doghouse wines Saturday evening---by invitation only so RSVP to 505.820.0788!

Silent auction to Benefit Assistance Dogs of The West opens 7-11-09 closes 7-25-09.
(Click Exhibitions for art and Silent Auctions for auction items).


Silent Art Auction and Raffle to Benefit one of Santa Fe's most important non-profit organizations, ADW. Show opens July 4th thru August 15th featuring New Orleans legend Diego Lukezic painting Tangodog and introducing Downtown Cat! New originals from internationally renowned Jazz painter Clifford Bailey and debuting Miami Pop icon Romero Britto. Whimsical faces & Popscapes from Bradford Brenner as well as engaging photo collages by Thomas Barbey and one of a kind toy meets sculpture from Scott Krichau among others. A portion of the show proceeds will go to ADW ---thank you in advance for your generosity in bidding and adding work to your collection. Our gift to you is free standard shipping anywhere in the US!

Cheers,
Michael, Sharla, Rowan and Zappadog





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POP Femme Sugar Coated Strange 2009
May 15 - June 30, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, May 23, 6:00

POP Femme Sugar Coated Strange 2009
May 15 - June 30, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 23, 6:00

133 West Water St in Santa Fe, NM

POP Surreal Divas present original work in 2D and 3D for our 2nd Annual POP Femme Sugar Coated Strange Event to kick off the 2009 season. Reception with the artists Memorial weekend---Silent Art Auction to benefit Southwest C.A.R.E. Center which serves New Mexicans living with HIV and AIDS without prejudice, Auction opens 5-23-09 and closes 6-14-09.

Featuring Kathie Olivas, Artist Sisters CJ Metzger & Miss Mindy, Stephanie Roberts, Carrie Ann Baade, Marie Sena, Valery Milovic and Julie West among others.

Sneak peak of show art will be available May 15th live in the gallery and online. Auction items available for online viewing starting now...full auction items will be completely loaded by May 15th.

Prepare your party hats and inquire for more details at artinfo@popsantafe.com.

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For The Art Of It
February 23 - May 10, 2009

"Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art"--
Andy Warhol.

In the business for the Art of it, POP Gallery was established in January 2007. Representing POP Art in numerous media with an esteemed focus on POP Modernism, Illustration Art, Animation, Photography & Sculpture.

Currently featuring the creme de la creme you've become accustomed to at POP Gallery in Santa Fe.

A Salon setting in the Main Gallery: Clifford Bailey, Diego Lukezic, Lynden St. Victor, Thomas Barbey, Brice Tahyi, Virginia Harrison, Tony Davis, Brandon Maldonado, Kathie Olivas, Carrie Anne Baade, the Artist Sisters CJ Metzger and Miss Mindy, Valery Milovic, Marie Sena, David Kracov, Dennis Larkins, Amy Nelder & Bradford Brenner with Dr Seuss & Charles Schulz.

Even more delicacies in the Back Gallery: Mark Bryan, Andrew Mosedale, Ben Keys, Jessica Hillis, Julia McClurg, Alex Delehanty, Noelle Dass, Neecy Twinem and Chuck Jones with Walt Disney.

In The Alcove: Kat Dubay, Stephanie Clair, Dean Moran, Jerry Van Amerongen, Sonya Paz, Debbie Brooks, Ryan Singer and Mike Romoth among others.

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ArtFeast 2009-Edible Art Tour
February 20 - February 20, 2009
Opening reception: Friday, February 20, 5:00

Press Release: Santa Fe, NM 1-12-09
Contact: Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell
POP Gallery, Owner
505.820.0788 Sharla@popsantafe.com www.popsantafe.com

POP Gallery and Flying Tortilla Support Art in Santa Fe Public Schools!

As parents, gallerists and art collectors Michael and I have always looked for ways to be involved in school and community programs fostering the arts. Our son, Rowan, is almost five and we already see how much his art environment has impacted his development in a positive way. Knowing how little money is allocated to public school art is heart wrenching---that other children may not have the opportunity for a whole life experience without our participation is aweing. Partnering with Artfeast events helps us ensure that the arts are valued as key components in education right along with other subjects.

POP Gallery hosts new locally owned (Max Myers) and operated restaurant Flying Tortilla who will be serving regional hors d'oeuvres Friday February 20th 5-8 pm. A great time for a creative cause.

Committed to Art Smart's mission to fund materials for Santa Fe Public Schools, ArtSmart received the 2008 Mayor's Recognition Award for Excellence in the Arts.

Your tax deductible contribution will empower children in our community for generations to come!

Tickets available by phone at 505.603.4643, email at info@artfeast.com, ora t the Art Feast Offices at 102 E. Water (El Centro Mall). Tickets also available thru Tickets Santa fe, Lensic Box Office, 505.988.1234, ticketssantafe.com.

If you are unable to attend but believe the visual arts develop the whole child and would like to make a donation---thank you! Contact Art Feast Office above with check or credit card Tax Deductible Donation, Sharon Peterson.

So please join the Myers family, and our extended family of POP Artists and collectors in supporting our children and their growth February 20th here at POP Gallery on Water St. Consider giving tickets as gifts---I know I am!

One of our favorite Rowanisms (Rowan at age 3) is so fitting...

"Thank you for the future"- rfm

Cheers-Sharla, Michael & Rowan McDowell




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It Came Without Ribbons...
November 20 - January 1, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, December 6, 1:00

POP Gallery presents original works from two of the most historically significant children's authors Charles M. Schulz & Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss).

Featuring "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" written by Ted Geisel (aka Dr Seuss) and Directed by Chuck Jones, 1966 with key master setups, original concept drawings and production cels used in the making of the 1966 animated classic.

From our archive the most delightful collection of original work penned from the hand of Ted Geisel himself, original works on paper from the most historically significant and recognizable stories for children. We bring original art of Horton the Elephant, Cat in The Hat, The Grinch, Max & Cindy Lou Who, One Fish Two Fish, Thidwick the Big Hearted Moose...and more.

Original india inked work by Charles M. Schulz depicting classic portraits of his beloved Peanuts gang include Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Pigpen, The Flying Ace, Linus, Lucy., Peppermint Patty & Sally among others.

Investing in art that will certainly appreciate while being food for the soul today. Bring joy and whimsy from some of the most resonant American icons to your collection forever-laughter art forever preserved.


Stockings filled with treats from local vendors and POP Gallery art will be auctioned off in a Silent Auction to benefit the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and humane Society---Opens Dec 4th and closes Dec 15th (just in time for the holiday!)

Contact the gallery for a sneak preview and more information at 505.820.0788.

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POP Presents Visual Subversion
October 10 - October 23, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, October 11, 5:00

Dennis Larkins, KRK Ryden, Winston Smith and Mark Bryan---four names synonymous with the POP Surreal movement having ridden the wave since it all began. Well, you know...

POP Gallery presents original and graphic work from these four masters of the unexplainable, eccentric and wildly creative. A group show undoubtedly like no other to hit the Santa Fe art scene---leave it to us to take you out of your comfort zone with art currently gaining significant recognition in the international art scene.

Artist Reception Saturday October 11, 2008 5-7 pm. T-shirts (logo artwork by KRK Ryden) will be available at the reception with 100% of the proceeds to benefit New Mexico Literacy (NEA-NM Chapter) directly through the read Across America Program. Minimum donation $45 requested for each t-shirt (a nontaxable donation). Thanking you in advance for your generosity.


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Clifford Bailey: Jazzed
September 19 - November 20, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, September 27, 5:00

POP Gallery Presents Clifford Bailey: Jazzed
The show opened 9-19-08 and due to phenomenal interest has been extended through Dec 31st!

--a collection of vibrant & whimsical works with a reception honoring the artist's first visit to Santa Fe! A featured event during the internationally acclaimed Wine & Chile Fest, our reception will host a wine tasting featuring Santa Fe Vineyards. A Silent Auction benefiting Meds and Food For Kids will open at the reception and close October 5th.

Clifford BAILEY's highly individualized style of painting is often described as vibrant, exciting, and sophisticated. The artist captures the very energy and essence of Jazz and Jazz clubs as he puts his unique understanding of music into his uplifting and compelling compositions. The viewer is instantly swept up into the days of the Roaring 20's as well as the undeniable opulence and refinement of the 30's and 40's.

The stylized characters in BAILEY's work entertain the viewer through the artist's effective use of subtle and harmonious color and detail. One can sense the "rhythm" of BAILEY's simplified, yet potent, brush strokes as he orchestrates his vignettes of swinging bands, sultry torch- singers, too-hip crooners, and even sophisticated symphonies.



JAZZ, in essence, developed as a musical style exploring and experimenting with vibrant and boldly improvisational use of instruments in an almost rebellious fashion. BAILEY has adapted this witches-brew formula for creativity to his unique brand of painting. As he says himself, "Music has always inspired me. When I see the faces of people under the spell of music, I have an urge to capture their expressions on canvas. There is an emotional intensity I find fascinating. And then there is the rhythm of painting itself, the way the brush slaps and strokes the canvas, the color combinations and shapes of compositions and form; it's all music to me."--Clifford Bailey

Given his already robust following and the consistent demand for his paintings, the future seems bright for Clifford BAILEY and his artwork. And as such a popular and successful artist at this pivotal dawn of the 21st century, it is likely that Clifford BAILEY's art future may very well become art history.

The show opened 9-19-08 and due to phenomenal interest has been extended through Dec 31st!

Clifford Bailey original works and giclees on canvas are available exclusively in Santa Fe, New Mexico at POP Gallery.

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POP Featurette:Bronze
September 13 - September 19, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, September 13, 5:00

Our Bronze featurette is a sneak peak into masterful creations merging age old techniques and contemporary form. Sculptors Virginia Harrison and Brice Tahyi present original work from petite vessels, hanging works, and free standing sculpture in a contemporary vein.

Modern elements as a reflection of artful living

Woven bronze sculpture by Virginia Harrison is showcased in sculpture gardens, corporate & private collections internationally. Her original works are in high demand by Interior Designers & Architectural firms.

Virginia Harrison
Artist's statement:
I was raised at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, where the history and lore of the gold and silver mines gave me an early understanding of metal. Over the past 17 years, I've been refining a technique combining the ignitive force of casting with the delicacy of weaving to create woven bronze sculptures that evoke both literal and emotional interpretation. I sculpt each base in wax and then cast them into bronze. I then weld spines to the base and weave the thin bronze wire, and sometimes beads or other objects, around the spines. After the weaving is complete, a patina is applied.

Sometimes the shapes that emerge are extremely deliberate, while other times they evolve during the process of creating them.

Combining bronze casting and weaving connects me to some of the most ancient human activities, and offers a way of lending grace and movement to bronze.


BRICE TAHYI
STATEMENT: Sculpting is not a choice for me, I can't turn it off, it's the way I know best to speak. As the new century begins, I see less and less connectivity to the planet, more cases of human isolation from one another. The machined aspect of my work, combined with wood elements masks an underline frustration with confinement and complacency in our society.

BIO: Brice Tahyi is a mostly self taught artist, though he did attend art school for one year, most of his knowledge came from working at Shidoni Foundry. Brice studied the lost wax casting method for bronze at the foundry. Now combining the traditional methods with a modern influence in patina, subject, and wood craftsmanship, he sets his work apart from the rest. Though his work is sometimes considered industrial that's not the case, he merely borrows from the aesthetic to suite his own needs. Brice is a member of the sculptors guild, as well as Avant Garde , an artist group established to assist local artists. An emerging artist Tahyi has been represented in several New Mexico Galleries.
Both Virginia Harrison & Brice Tahyi are currently represented in Santa Fe, NM exclusively at POP Gallery. Contact us directly for images, details, & availability of original work.







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POP Gallery Blazing Saddles
August 17 - August 31, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, August 23, 6:00

POP Gallery Second Annual Indian Market Event--Native POP Artists continue to hone their craft and push the envelope. POP Gallery supports their struggle in an environment that resists change.
Thirteen+ artists present work with a POP western sci-fi flavor...you'll have to be here to know what I mean.

In the saddle:
Cannupa Hanska (Mandan/Arikara/Hidatsa/Lakota)
Rose B Simpson (Santa Clara pueblo)
The Werewulf Micah (Creek/Kiowa)
Douglas Miles (Apache)
Ryan Singer
Marie Sena
Jake Fragua (Jemez Pueblo)
Cougar Vigil (Apache)
Amber Gun
Chris Pappan
Jolene Yazzie (Dine/Comanche/Apache)
John Joe
Craig George
Debra Yepa Pappan
Yatika Fields
America Meredith
Matt Tsoodle
...among others.

Artist reception Saturday August 23rd 6-8pm. In addition to works for sale each artist will create a POP Petite (miniature board--6 X 6) work as a donation to be auctioned off --benefiting Bienvenidos, a local non profit organization established in 1989 that serves the needs of our community, dishing over 500 meals a week. POP Gallery will also donate a portion of the show proceeds to the charity and locals artists, hotels, restuaraunts and retailers are contributing items. The auction opens 8-23-08 and closes 8-31-08.

Your non taxable donation directly supports a humanitarian effort.

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POP Gallery: Got Heart?
July 20 - August 16, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, July 26, 6:00

Show opens July 26 - August 16, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, July 26, 5:00 LIVE "Littles" AUCTION
GOT HEART? SILENT Bigs" Auction to benefit SFCM opens 7-26-08 and closes 8-8-08

Artist Diego Lukezic summers in Santa Fe--passionately painting the dog of his childhood-Tango dog. Even as a child, in the heart of Buenos Aires-Argentina, Diego fell madly in love with Tango, a blue heeler mix.
Though he never lived in Diego's home he captivated his heart. He has always painted the adventure that together they are on--on safari, under water, skiing, fishing, and more. There is no end to this journey.

William K. Stidham debuts his internationally acclaimed Sacred Heart series to Santa Fe. The Sacred Heart series is a collection of iconic paintings imbibed with the sacred heart imagery that William grew up
with in the Catholic Church. Each of his sacred hearts have touched the world with the gifts that they have been given. Using their heart energy, these artists and shape shifters were able to change people's lives
through the use of their gifts. Without them the world and the way we experience it would be lit a little dimmer. "How are you using your Sacred Heart for change?"

Our July 2008 show kicks off Friday July 25th -- with an artist's demonstration for children. We provide the materials and Diego will paint with kids at the Santa Fe Children's Museum located at 1050 Old Pecos Trail.
The art created will then be part of a KIDS Silent auction--live at POP on Saturday 26th 5pm---100% of proceeds to benefit the Santa Fe Children's Museum. A really fun event to inspire artists in the making as they create work and then see their art hanging in a gallery.
POP Gallery? Yes, we've got heart.


Paint with Diego Friday 4-6pm
Artist Reception Saturday July 26th 5-7 pm
RSVP at 505.820.0788

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POP Presents: Snap, Krackle, POP!
June 25 - July 19, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, June 28, 5:00

The mystery continues to unfold as Lynden St. Victor debuts "Chaos" third in his series of the Seven Graces.

New originals on canvas and graphics from internationally acclaimed POP artist Amy Nelder.

Fresh whimsical faces & vibrant contemporary landscapes from Bradford Brenner.

Introducing the fine costume accoutrements and totem sculptures of Mike Romoth.

Show runs June 25th-July 21st.

Artist Reception Saturday June 28th 5-7 pm opens a Silent ART Auction to benefit Assistance Dogs of The West. Wine, cheese and rawhide treats will be served. Lynden will personally tell the story behind Chaos and pull the drape at 5:30.

Contact us directly for images and interviews with artists at 505.820.0788.

POP Gallery is POP Modernism, Illustration, Animation, Photography & Sculpture in numerous media.





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POP FEMME Sugar Coated Strange 2008
May 23 - June 25, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, May 24, 5:00

Press Release: Santa Fe, NM
Contact: Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell, Owner POP Gallery
505.820.0788 Sharla@popsantafe.com

POP FEMME Sugar Coated Strange
Group Exhibit Opens Memorial Weekend
Reception Saturday May 24th 5-7pm

Featured Divas From Across The US Include
CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Julia Martin, Marie Sena, Susan Turnbull, Holly Wood, Kathie Olivas, Stephanie Roberts, Maureen Burdock, T.R. Logan and Jessica Bea Hillis.

An exploration into current works by POP Surreal, Illustrative and graphic artists who happen to be women, a beautiful phenomenon in an art world still predominantly male.

This is not a tea party but it is
POP FEMME
Sugar Coated Strange!

In addition to original works for sale POP Gallery will donate a portion of the proceeds from the show to Southwest CARE Center. Each artist will create a miniature work (6 X 6) for a Silent Auction that opens March 23rd and closes Sunday June 15th. 100% of the tax deductible donations will benefit the Southwest CARE Center in support of our friends and neighbors living with HIV.

www.southwestcare.org

POP Gallery is POP Modern Art, Illustration, Animation,Photography and Sculpture-Art in numerous media. Located at 133 West Water Street across from the Coyote Cafe in the historic Santa Fe Plaza District.


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POP Feature 2008: Clifford Bailey
February 1 - March 30, 2008
Opening reception: Thursday, February 14, 4:00

POP Gallery Featured Artist: Clifford Bailey Exhibit
February 14 - March 31, 2008

Bailey's paintings evoke the era and ambiance of the roaring twenties, but with a modern twist; from his portraits of musicians in fine-tailored suits to his sparse and dramatic street scenes. Big band paired with larger than life color and movement satisfy the artistic palette and delight the senses. His work continues to be admired and acquired by collectors around the world.


Full array of original and limited edition works including Valentine by Clifford Bailey opens Thursday Feb 14th---celebrate Valentines Day with POP Gallery all weekend long!

POP Bailey Hour: Serving Champagne & Chocolate Thursday-Sunday at 4 pm

Clifford Bailey art is represented exclusively in Santa Fe by POP Gallery.




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POP Toys and Tales 2007
December 14 - January 30, 2008
Opening reception: Monday, November 29, 0:00

POP Gallery celebrates the Holiday Season with a show unlike any other!

Join us Saturday December 15th with special guest The Cat In The Hat -its his 50th Birthday --as we read classic stories from Dr Seuss and possibly eat cake in a tub! Pick up your Birthday card, decorate it & we'll mail it for you to Random House-they in turn will donate $1 per card to NEA under Project 236.

Celebrate literacy ALL Season long ...we invite you to read Seuss books at POP Gallery every Saturday from Thanksgiving thru January 30th 2008! Focus on literacy for a better Santa Fe and a brighter world!

From collectors archives we feature phenomenal key master & vintage production art used in the making of the classic Seuss film "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", Directed in 1966 by Chuck Jones. From our private collection, never before seen original works by Ted Geisel (aka Dr Seuss) and Peanuts creator Charles Schulz.

POP Gallery introduces renowned Disney theme parks designer-Dennis Larkins' toy collectibles series, "Motor World".

Original works and signed children's books from the Artist Sisters Miss Mindy and CJ Metzger will debut for the first time in Santa Fe!

Lynden St. Victor unveils the master original painting of Faith, first in the Seven Graces series!!

More to come...

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POP Double Dare You 2007
October 12 - November 30, 2007
Opening reception: Monday, November 29, 0:00

Title of Show: POP Gallery Double Dare You
Group Exhibit-Emerging+

Opens October 12th to November 30th
Artist Reception Saturday October 13th 5-7pm.

In Brief: Serious daring comes from within and it takes a lot of chutzpa to be committed to ones craft and emerge with fresh and innovative work, consistently. POP Gallery showcases 13 artists who passionately dare to be serious. They dare, we dare …to feature art as a much needed breath of fresh air in the Santa Fe art climate.

Expect work from Dean Moran, Miguel Valenzuela, Christopher Merlyn, Dennis Larkins, Brice Tahyi, Alex Delehanty, AJ Jimenez, Laura Tarnoff, Leah Saulnier, Cait Willis, Cougar Vigil, Ryan Singer & Allison Butkus.

Original sculpture and works on canvas, paper, license plates & decks will be available …call for details & images. This event is free of charge.

Artists and local merchants donate art & products to a Silent Auction to benefit the Santa Fe Children's Museum. 100% of the proceeds will go to the museum and POP will donate 10% of show sales as well. The auction opens October 13th and closes October 31st. Items are on display at the gallery- contact POP directly to participate in absentia.



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POP Is Native Vinyl 2007
August 12 - August 31, 2007
Opening reception: Thursday, January 1, 12:00

POP Gallery Is Native Vinyl
August 17th-31st
A sneak look into the works by emerging POP artists of Native American heritage. The Generation X of established artisans, many
well decorated and recognized in the Santa Fe Art community.

Works on vinyl-yes that is LP- and other mediums by at least ten artists including Rose B. Simpson, Douglas Miles of Apache Skateboards, Jolene Ninebah Yazzie, Jake Fragua, Cannupa Hanska, MICAH, Yakita Starr Fields, Cougar, Jonathan Nelson, Watermelon 7, Nicholas Tafoya, April Holden and Nanker Phelge.


POP Gallery is pleased to offer these young artisans wall space and an opportunity to share their vision of art outside the stereotypical view of Native American art. They are inspirational and we are grateful to be part of their creative outlet.



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POP Gallery Goes To The Dogs 2007
July 20 - August 12, 2007

We celebrated our first summer season with a July Artist reception, Saturday July 21st -over 300 people attended. Champagne & delicacies from The Chocolate Smith were a huge hit!

POP Gallery & Artists have donated art to a Silent Auction that opened Friday July 20th and closes the 31st . All proceeds from the auction will benefit two notable Santa Fe organizations- The Assistance Dogs of the West, a local non profit that trains shelter dogs for community service and Under Dog Rescue, a local non profit that rescues shelter dogs from death row on the day of their euthanasia.

Several pieces were purchased with the buy It now option but many are still available. Stop in, call or email us for images & auction details to support local dog charities and take home great art!

Group exhibit ongoing showcasing art brought in for the Gala!

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POP Saturdays 2007
June 29 - September 22, 2007
Opening reception: Monday, November 29, 0:00

As a part of POP Saturdays, a weekly event in which the gallery is turned into a studio for the POP artists, we invite you to meet and greet with our artisans on an intimate level. Make it a point to see what's happening at POP this summer!

August 25th 1-7 pm AJ Jimenez sculpts
August 31st 5-7 pm & Saturday Sept 1st 1-7pm Lynden St. Victor paints
September 14th 5-7 pm & saturday 1-7pm Diego Lukezic bids farewell to Santa Fe
September 22nd 1-7pm Steve Ozelton demos wood inlay


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ARTificial Flavor 2007
March 17 - July 15, 2007
Opening reception: Monday, November 29, 0:00

A group exhibit launched by POP gallery and their artists as they open their doors to the community of Santa Fe and the world. POParazzi party opens the show officially Saturday March 17, 2007 5-7 pm by invitation only. Hors devours & champagne will be served with friends of the gallery, press and concierges. POP Director Michael McDowell welcomes special guest Art Business News Editor Susanne Casgar from Ohio to the City Different.

POP artists participating in the show are Lynden St. Victor, James Lofton, Jose Mondragon, Bradford Brenner, David Kracov,
Kat Dubay, Margaret Letzkus, Steve Ozelton & Brice Tayhi.

The exhibition includes whimsical works in abstract, figurative, landscape, encaustic, sculpture, wood & bronze. Under the umbrella of pop modernism-the exhibit connects us to our childlike innocence through color, character, and texture. Luscious & visually engaging-familiar enough to encourage one to take an emotional leap and open oneself up to art you can connect to & would live with.



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