Events

As part of the special exhibition Debbie Long: Light Ships, up to three people at a time may experience one-hour immersive viewings of Willa, a chamber of light and glass installed inside a 1970s RV. The viewings are an opportunity to disconnect from devices so that you may awaken to the natural rhythms of the sky and subtle play of light through the lens of Willa.

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your entry time and reserve an additional hour to view the rest of the exhibition and Harwood collections. The Willa viewing experience is included with admission, which must be paid upon arrival at the museum.

It is the artist’s intention that this be an unmediated experience without the disruption of cameras or cellphones. Photography is not permitted, and we ask that you silence all devices during the viewings

We invite you to bring just yourself to the Willa viewings. The interior space is small, so all bags and other personal belongings must be left in the secured lockers inside the museum. Everyone must remove their shoes, and we ask that you remain seated. Please explore the fragile glass sculptures with your eyes and not your hands. Thank you for respecting these guidelines to create an immersive, embodied experience for all.

When was the last time you truly noticed the light of the setting sun? Join New Mexico artist Debbie Long for a unique guided sunset experience. Through the lens of Willa, you’ll watch the subtle cadence of light and shadow shift as day fades to night. Long transformed Willa, a 1970’s recreation vehicle, into a light chamber fashioned with individual glass castings. Limited to 3 guests.

Please note that Willa is located outdoors and subject to changes in weather. Additionally, visitors must be able to use stairs to view Willa. The interior space is small, so all bags and other personal belongings must be left in the secured lockers inside the museum. It is the artist’s intention that this be an unmediated experience without the disruption of cameras or cellphones. Everyone must remove their shoes and remain seated for the duration of the viewing. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is required for this program in accordance with the Harwood’s COVID-safe policies.

Image credit: Debbie Long in her Studio, Photo by Anne Staveley

Join artist Carrie Fonder for a preview lecture about her new solo exhibition, What Sticks, on view at the UNM-Taos Atrium Gallery from August 25- October14, 2022. Exploring themes of power, longevity, and residue, Fonder intuitively weaves materials, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional, into a series of interrelated works. Depicted are art critics, curators and the artist herself, in a parody of people parodying people and materials parodying materials.  It’s all an act of grand make-believe that leads to rumination on the final question: what sticks?

Fonder is a New Genres artist and an Associate Professor at the University of West Florida. She earned her MFA in sculpture at Cranbrook Academy of Art and her BFA in sculpture at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. She has lived and worked in India as a Fulbright Nehru Award recipient. Currently a member of Good Children Gallery in New Orleans, she has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, from Detroit to New Delhi. For more information about her work visit www.carriefonder.com.

This program is presented in collaboration with the UNM Taos Art Department. The Atrium Gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm.

Join the founders of Adventure Painting, a plein air artist residency, to follow in the footsteps of the great landscape painters showcased in New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West. Students will paint at a location based on a selected work from the exhibition. This four-hour workshop includes a discussion of the work that inspired the location, an overview of techniques and painting strategy, and individualized instruction based on your goals as a plein air painter. An optional boxed lunch at the Harwood following the program is available as an add on.

This is a class for beginner/intermediate painters with some technical knowledge. Materials are not provided. A list of recommended materials will be sent to all registered participants. Program will begin and end at the Harwood. A few field easels are available to rent upon request. Limited to 12 students. Ages 16+

The Harwood is committed to providing equitable access to programming. Contact programs@harwoodmuseum.org for information about available scholarships.

Featured Work of Art: Emil Bisttram, Storm Over Taos (Stormy Mountain Scene), c. 1931. Image courtesy Tia Collection, Santa Fe, NM. James Hart photography.