gallupARTS is pleased to present the Plein Air Group Show, at ART123 Gallery, running from September 6 – October 4. Nine Gallup area artists will exhibit work created while painting in the great outdoors and/or made in concert with the local landscapes. This show has been organized in conjunction with the 2025 New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference, taking place from September 8 – 10 at Red Rock Park.

Featured artists are (in alphabetical order):

    • Dana Aldis
    • Murielle Blanchard
    • Erin Bulow
    • Mariea Hall
    • Kristy Lynn Harbour
    • Natalya Nez
    • Virginia Primozic
    • Andrea Sparks
    • Cherille Williams

“Over the last several years, more and more Gallup area artists have taken up plein air painting, putting unexpected, surprising, and delightful twists on an old tradition,” says Rose Eason, Executive Director of gallupARTS. “We are excited to share their work, which is alive with the feeling, beauty, and inspiration of the high desert.”

Working primarily in gouache, watercolor, and acrylic, Zuni artist Erin Bulow says his work “is inspired by the natural beauty of the Southwest and the rich cultural history of the Zuni people.” His work “is characterized by bold colors, intricate patterns, and a deep respect for the natural world.”

Professional artist and UNM professor Dana Aldis is an avid portrait and plein air painter. Utilizing techniques borne of both tradition and modern innovations, her work focuses “on the fathomless humor and tragic vulnerability of beauty she encounters,” says Aldis.

Cherille Williams, Diné photographer from Fort Wingate, says her work “strives to show the unseen beauty of the place and highlights cultural landmarks that connect her Native roots to New Mexico.”

The Show Opening will be on Saturday, September 6, from 4 -6 pm.

An Artist Talk at ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave. in Gallup) will be on Thursday, August 18, at 6 pm.