SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

~Largest show and sale of Native art coming up, August 20-21~

Santa Fe, N.M. August 10, 2011 – The 90th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market is the most renowned Native arts market in the world and the largest cultural event in the southwest, embracing the past, present, and future of Indian Arts. This year more than 1,100 artists from 100 tribes throughout North America will take part in the largest cultural event in New Mexico with events leading up to the famed Indian Market which takes place at the Santa Fe Plaza Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

From the finest of traditional forms to the most contemporary of work, Santa Fe Indian Market is a showcase for Native arts of the highest caliber. Artist’s booths surround the Plaza and line the nearby streets and admission is free. Drawing more than 100,000 visitors from around the world, visitors engage in the rare opportunity to meet the artist and buy directly from them.

During the entire month of August the city of Santa Fe embraces the spirit of Indian Market as various businesses provide Indian Market dedicated offerings. Throughout the week leading up to the market, Santa Fe is filled with events at galleries, hotels, and the city’s businesses as the whole town gets involved in this highlight of summer.  For more details, please visit www.swaia.org

Below is a sampling of events leading up to the 90^th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market

New Mexico Museum of Art – “New Native Photography 2011”

The opening of “New Native Photography 2011,” takes place on August 12 featuring the winners of a juried Native photography competition. The partnership between New Mexico Museum of Art and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) will showcase photographic work from Native American artists. The exhibit will run August 12 – October 2. For more information, please visit http://www.nmartmuseum.org/

New Mexico History Museum – 11^th Annual Native Cinema Showcase

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) collaborate to present a collection of work by Native filmmakers. The event will highlight indigenous mediums and Native American filmakers.  All showings are free. On August 15 starting at 7:00 p.m., screenings will feature the work of Classification X winners. The classification is the newest art classification at Indian markets; the moving images category. For more information, please visit http://www.nativenetworks.si.edu/eng/blue/ncsc_11.htm

SWAIA Presents Music on the Plaza Bandstand

The final night of free music in the Santa Fe Music Bandstand Series will take place on August 18 starting at 6:00. Downtown Santa Fe will be filled with music with performances by Clan/Destine (Native Soul Operation Peace) and Levi & the Plateros (Native high powered Rock and Blues). For more information, please visit http://www.santafebandstand.org/

For further information about visiting Santa Fe, call the Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-777-2489 or visit www.santafe.org.

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La Chiripada Winery & Vineyard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2011

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TAOS, NM — Wine connoisseurs, “foodies,” art lovers and the general public are invited to get a taste of the art of wine-making at the Toast of Taos Arts and Wine Festival, August 18 through 21, 2011. New Mexico happens to be the oldest wine producing region in the United States and boasts 42 wineries, including several in and around Taos.

“Participants will have the opportunity to mingle with wine makers and artists, attend seminars and enjoy fine dining at its best at the wine makers dinners culminating with the Grand Tasting,” said Jan Mellor, of the Toast of Taos Arts and Wine Fest. “Galleries and businesses will be hosting openings and events throughout the Historic District as they join in the celebration showcasing Taos’ fabulous art, food, landscape, and the magic that is our cultural heritage.

The weekend long events begin on August 18 at 5:30 p.m. with a Wine Seminar, led by Jo Ann Carolla-Polt, which is designed to help tasters appropriately pair the right wines with certain foods. Several wine selections are paired with various menu selections to compliment the wine and enhance the flavor of the dish. The seminar is being held at the El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa, and is $25 per person. Instructor, Carolla-Polt, is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and is a trained chef, having worked in New York, Texas, Nevada and Florida, among other places.

Self-described “foodie” and cellar-master/Sommelier at the Historic Taos Inn, Craig Dunn, will delve into how wines evolved, what makes a wine taste the way it does, and reveal whether or not a winemaker has an impact on the outcome of the wine. Dunn’s wine seminar, “What’s in the Glass?” will take place on August 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Doc Martin’s in the Historic Taos Inn. The seminar is $25 per person. Participants will also get a blind taste test at the end of the seminar.

The highly anticipated “Grand Tasting” takes places on August 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Taos Convention Center. Admission is $50 per person and includes: entry, an incredible selection of wines for purchase, gourmet food from local restaurants, and a commemorative wine glass. A Silent Auction to benefit Taos Community Foundation and the Taos Arts and Cultural District will take place as well.

The Grand Tasting also offers an opportunity to view and purchase the winning festival poster painting “Memory’s Bar,” by acclaimed artist Alvaro-Cardona Hine. Hine will be on hand to meet participants. The original “Memory’s Bar” oil painting is available for purchase, as are signed copies of the exclusive poster. Copies are $20 which includes mailing to the 48 states. Copies can be purchased online at www.toastoftaos.com.

A number of participating Taos galleries and shops will have special sales, music, artist demos and wine tastings on August 21 as well.

Featured wineries around the Taos area that are participating include: La Chiripada, Vivac, Black Mesa, and Ponderosa. Other participating wineries are: Gruet, Oak Ridge Winery, Oak Hills Winery, Vino del Sol, Morgan Winery, Cline Vineyards, Chono Reserva, Rayun, Clearwater Creek, and Kenwood. Wine making has been an integral part of life in New Mexico since the early Spanish settlers brought their vines to the State in the 15th century.

Tickets for seminars can be purchased online at www.toastoftaos.com. For more information about the Toast of Taos Arts and Wine Festival, call (575) 758-3911 or email info@toastoftaos.com.

Also in Taos at the same time, the “Art by the Glass” classes offered at El Monte Sagrado which provide a fun opportunity for adults to sip wine while learning how to paint. Classes are ongoing now through September 2011. Visit artbytheglass.com to register.

For more events around Taos, including the upcoming Taos Mountain Music Festival in Taos Ski Valley on August 20 and 21, visit www.taosvacationguide.com.

About the Toast of Taos Arts and Wine Festival

The mission of the Annual Toast of Taos Arts and Wine Festival is to promote, sustain and embrace the unique traditions of the cultures and arts of Taos, New Mexico by offering the opportunity to showcase and experience the blending of fine dining, fine wines, art and history.

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toast of taos arts & wine festival
August 18 – 21, 2011

“The mission of the Annual Toast of Taos Arts and Wine Festival is to promote, sustain and embrace the unique traditions of the cultures and arts of Taos, New Mexico by offering the opportunity to showcase and experience the blending of fine dining, fine wines, art and history.”

Changing direction and ownership, toast of taos continues the tradition of celebrating fine art and wine in Taos, New Mexico. We are working with our wonderful winery partners to create a special event schedule for 2011. The website will reflect this as soon as possible.

Join us as we explore the Arts of wine making and fine dining presented at the Toast of Taos Arts & Wine Festival. Wine making has been an integral part of life in New Mexico since the early Spanish settlers brought their vines in the 15th century. Participants will have the opportunity to mingle with wine makers and artists, attend seminars and enjoy fine dining at its best at the wine makers dinners culminating with the Grand Tasting.

Click on festival events to purchase tickets or a poster. Click here to read the latest press release.

We are excited to include such wineries as La Chirapada, Oak Ridge Winery, Oak Hills Winery, Vino del Sol, Kenwood, Morgan Winery, Cline Vineyards, Gruet, Black Mesa, Vivac and Ponderosa……more to come!