The Albuquerque Arts Alliance presents
  
January 8- 31, 2000

Opening Reception Friday, January 7, 2000, 6-8 p.m.

Presented by the Albuquerque Arts Alliance, the Festival of Cultures will allow visitors to experience the craft and art making of people who represent a variety of cultures in Albuquerque. Demonstrations will be held Saturdays during the exhibit.   The Festival of Cultures exhibit features historic photographs, documents, and objects from the archives of the city and state, which explore little known aspects of Albuquerque's cultural past.

 Living Gallery Schedule at 516 Magnifico Artspace

Interactive demonstrations in the gallery bring you face to face with skilled cultural artists. They promote understanding, appreciation, and insight into the process, materials, and meaning behind various traditional forms.

On Display January 8-19 with Demonstrations Saturdays, January 8 & 15 Representation & Meaning in the Human Form Russian Iconography by Claudia Coose Retablo Painting by Jerry Mondragon Sculpture by Fred Wilson

On Display January 20-30 with Demonstrations Saturdays, January 22 & 29 Transforming the Two-Dimensional The Polish Art of Paper Cutting by Elzbieta Kaleta Boot Making by Deanna McGuffin Tinwork by Christine Sandoval