2008 Exhibits
Wonders of the Weavers
January 18 - March 15, 2008
Nineteeth century Rio Grande textiles
assembled over a 26-year period by
the Albuquerque Museum. These beautiful examples of Hispanic weaving
graced the Western Heritage Museum Complex walls with amazing color and texture.
Second Annual NMCJ / Hobbs High School Western Heritage Museum Photography Show
Photographers from NMJC and the Hobbs High School staff and students competed for top honors in this second annual event.
A total of sixty-four photographs in the categories of Landscape, Nature, People, Macro, Architecture/Transportation, and Computer Manipulated were displayed for viewers' appraisal.
The Museum would like to recognize those who have supported and put effort into this imaginative event. Organizers include Brian Henning, David Jett, and Calvin Smith. Sponsors include Wells Fargo Bank, Hobbs Municipal Schools, Lea County State Bank, Kim's Kakes, Forest Tire, 1st National Bank, Sadler and Son, and Permian Ford.
2008 Festival of Quilts / Windmills of Our Lives Exhibit
May 22 - 24 during the 2008 Festival of Quilts, area artisans were able to display their crafts and gather to hear speakers, including:
- TEXTile Messaging - New Mexico Art Quilters
- Art Quilts - Albuquerque and Santa Fe
- Featured Speaker/Teacher - Debbie Caffrey, author of "Can of Worms"
Many beautiful handmade quilts were on
display for the festival as well as the Windmills of our Lives
Exhibit through June 7.
Indelible (P)ink: The Pink Panther and Popular Culture
June - August 31, 2008
Movie, music and cartoon were the summer theme. This exhibition, featuring forty-four original animation cells with accompanying drawings recently acquired by the Daura Gallery, was a blast from the past, spying on the Pink Panther as an example of popular culture while uncovering his contributions to 20th century animation.
While Pink Panther was at the Complex, related activities have included a chance July 23 to meet Hobbs' own Carla Curry, who has extensive experience in the Hollywood film industry. Her credits include: Pink Panther 2, Walk the Line, Friday Night Lights, The Alamo, Tombstone, Major League, and Children of the Corn IV.
After Curry's presentation, the Western Heritage Museum Complex hosted a very special Pink Panther film presentation,
June 14 was Dollar Day and on June 17 the Complex hosted “Move that Drawing; A look inside the cartoon biz with Rex Barron.” Barron, former film animator, worked for film and television productions including The Lord of the Rings, Starchaser, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, and The Pink Panther. At the Western Heritage Museum Complex, he instructed children ages 10 – 16 in the art of character design and motion. Participants in the day-long workshop developed artistic and animation skills by applying lines of design into action.
Rio Grande ¡Bravo! The Panoramic Photography of Jon M. Smith
September 13, 2008
Rio Grande ¡Bravo!
The Panoramic Photography of
Jon M. Smith
This exhibit, on display through December 2008, features the Panoramic Photography of Jon M. Smith, a former
Mr. Smith gave a lecture on panoramic photography techniques at the museum Tuesday, October 14.
Pictures of the Exhibit:
Pictures of the Exhibit Opening Sept. 13, 2008:
Above left: Jon Smith with his granddaughter
Above: Jon Smith and Calvin Smith
Right: Jon Smith visits with guests at the Opening.