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Espanola, New Mexico The Jewel of Northern New Mexico.
Espanola was founded in 1598 by Spain as the first capital of New Mexico. It
sits in the northern Rio Grande Valley between the Jemez Mountains and
Truchas Peaks, and is a very convenient base for exploring northern New
Mexico. Espanola has many lodging options and the best selection of
restaurants. Don't miss the world-class local artists. Let us be your tour
guide through the Beautiful Espanola Valley. |
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EL RITO STUDIO
TOUR
October 2 - 3, 2010
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21 stops, including 3 venues on the New Mexico Fiber Arts
Trails, will display work of over 50 artists and
craftspeople in the settings in which it was created. These
locations will show both traditional and contemporary media
including sculpture, pottery and basketry; weaving and
welding; tin and iron work; painting, drawing, printmaking,
photography and collage; jewelry, handmade books and note
cards.
In keeping with its mission, this year’s event has expanded
into a Village Arts Festival.
The El Rito Elementary School will house the Community
Artists Mercado. Items on sale in several booths range from retablos
and rosaries to hand painted tiles and essential oils.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy a stroll
in the crisp fall weather.
For information call 685-0682 and/or go to
www.elritostudiotour.org.
The El Rito Studio Tour is fiscally sponsored by Luciente,
Inc., and partially funded by the Rio Arriba Country Lodgers
Tax. |
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