The Visual Arts Gallery

The Visual Arts Gallery is an elegant 1600 square foot exhibition space that displays the work of the Department of Fine Arts’ faculty and students. Curated exhibitions include regional, national and internationally recognized artists in all media.

SFCC Visual Arts Gallery opens “Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers” with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 22
The exhibition continues through February 22  

SANTA FE, NM— SFCC Visual Arts Gallery opens “Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers” with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 22. The exhibition will continue through February 22. The Visual Arts Gallery is in the Fine Arts Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is very fortunate to present this exhibition, which is co-curated by Sage Paisner and Laurie Tümer. The two distinguished photographers are also dedicated instructors at the college.” Paisner is the lead faculty member for the Photography program. Tümer is a long-time adjunct faculty member who has taught many art history and photography classes.

The 12 exhibiting fine art photographers in the exhibition are Marilyn Conway. Steve Fitch, Sondra Goodwin, Elsa Lopez, Doris Page, Sage Paisner, Janet Russek, Isabel Winson-Sagan, Sharon Stewart, Nancy Sutor, Laurie Tümer and Sylvia Ernestina Vergara.

Laurie Tümer, who developed the concept for the exhibition, said, “Each artist offers a unique take on the home garden—from dinosaurs and neon signs that blend into the landscape to home gardens that feed the artists and their community. We find peace in our home gardens and in pictures of them. In these perilous times, those who care for their home gardens and who are artists cultivate hope, tenacity, and joy in the face of heartache—qualities that have always been essential for human survival.”

A virtual catalog, which will include biographies and artist statements, will be accessible through a QR code prominently displayed at the exhibition.

Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Past Exhibits

Cain & Abel – Julie Speed
Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue
Cocoon Solo exhibition showcases the work of Al Kittel
THE SPELL: The Magic of Words and Imagery.
Rio Bravo Fine Art at SFCC.
‘Southwest Monochromes – A collection of black and white photographs by Jim Wysong
Painterly Objects
SFCC’s Hidden Talents