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Sandra Moench I have been making functional pottery since 1978; vessels of service, with rounded shapes for hugging between your hands. Please take these pots and enjoy them; make golden cornbread and eat it off a blue plate. Slice red tomatoes into a green bowl. Cook pinto beans in a cream casserole. Pile flowers in a vase. Serve them to the ones you love. Enjoy the touch, the odors, the colors, and the love that we get from God.

Kurt Wuerker Artist Statement My interest in working with metal stems from a desire to make its surface as captivating as possible. Copper frequently serves as the centerpiece in my designs. The irregularities that easily develop on copper—such as small dimples, sharp folds, or pock-marked finishes created by repeated strikes with sharp punches—transform the metal into a compelling canvas. These textured surfaces allow for intricate color variations to emerge. When applying chemical patinas, the resulting colors vary among the small pools of chemicals on the copper's surface. The chemical reactions within these puddles produce vibrant greens and blues, further enhancing the visual complexity of the piece. I think of this process as bringing metal to life.

Carol Sparks Carol Sparks has been a professional artist for more than thirty years. In 1979 Carol took several paintings to a new gallery in Old Town in hopes the owner would like to show her work. Happily, her work was accepted into the gallery and all her paintings were sold on the opening night! Carol is a native of Albuquerque. She has resided in the north valley most of her life not far from where her grandfather had a dairy in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Carol is a self-taught artist. She learned by reading art instruction books and trying her hand. Watercolor has always been her medium of choice because of its unique ability to capture light through color. She works in the traditional transparent method because she feels it is the best way to capture the light.

Pam Troutman Pam has art in her blood. Her grandmother was an artist and Pam’s college degree is in Studio Art from the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. Pam started beading before 2000, making functional jewelry (lanyards for badges and phones) as well as unique necklace designs. She has learned from national instructors in polymer clay, metal work, bead weaving, and bead embroidery. Her bead creations have won awards in several venues in Virginia and New Mexico. Pam retired to Rio Rancho, NM in June 2017 and came to Amapola Gallery in March 2018 after four years at Art ala Carte in Occoquan, VA. Many of her pieces feature repurposed vintage items .www.starartjewelry.etsy.com

Amy Jane Johnson Amy Jane has lived in New Mexico for forty-plus years and sewing longer than that. She creates scarves, unstructured jackets, and tie-die bamboo socks and onesies. Her ‘shrugs’ add a dressy but comfy touch of easy-to-wear warmth to any outfit. She enjoys the ‘hand’ of silks, raw silks and velvets, and she dyes her own to achieve rich, eye-popping colors. Amy Jane is multi-talented: a beader, singer with the Sweet Adelines, and a functional potter.

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Carol Lutz I moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1999 and now consider it home. It was here that I came to appreciate the ever-changing colors in the landscape. It is also here that I discovered fused glass and quickly became hooked. Fused glass is different from stained glass in that it is “cooked” in a kiln. I start with a base glass, usually clear, and hand cut and glue the pieces for my designs. Most pieces are fired at between 1450 to1500 degrees. Dishes are “slumped” in a ceramic mold in the kiln at a lower temperature. I have a degree in Studio Arts, and currently teach art to students from Pre-K through 8th grade. My philosophy is that anyone can find many ways to be successful in art by exploring a variety of mediums and art styles. At the same time, I am pursuing my own aspirations of selling my fused glass artwork.

Amapola Gallery 205 Romero St., NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 242-4311 www.amapola-gallery.com Amapola Gallery is a cooperative gallery founded in 1980. Its purpose is to provide a tasteful background in which to display and sell fine arts and crafts produced by local artists. Application Process: In order to apply for membership in the gallery we ask that you carefully read over all information provided here and make a determination on whether or not you are able to meet the obligations of being a member of a cooperative. Please complete the application, attach photos of your work to be juried and return them to the gallery. You will be notified by a gallery member when a jury date has been set. At that time you will be asked to bring 3 to 5 pieces, gallery ready with prices attached, for which you would like to be considered. Please bring in work that shows the range of your abilities and is representative of the type, style and quality you would be displaying in the gallery if accepted. Your work will be viewed, discussed and voted on by the full members present at the jurying. If accepted you may be either invited to join the gallery as a Guest Member or put on the wait list. Upon entering the gallery as a Guest Member, you will be required to pay $420.00 for your six-month membership and an additional $50.00 joining fee that goes towards the operation of the gallery. Guest members commit to a 6-month trial period with the gallery at the end of which their guest membership will be reviewed and voted upon by the Full Members present at a general meeting. The guest membership may be renewed for an additional 6 months. The artist may be made a Full Member or their membership may be declined. Full membership is approved on the basis of continued quality of artwork, an adequate supply for sales, cooperation involving duties in the gallery, and prompt payment of dues. Gallery Operations and Member Obligations: The gallery is administered by the entire membership of approximately 42 members overseen by an elected executive board made up of 2 co-directors, a treasurer, a secretary, and 5 curators. Members, in addition to their calendar duties, are expected to help out with extra work needed to keep the gallery functioning (administrative positions, special projects, demos, etc.). These positions are filled on a voluntary basis but are necessary to the smooth operation of the gallery. The gallery space is maintained through the collection of dues from the membership which are currently $420.00 for a six-month period (Jan-June and July-Dec). Dues are collected at the beginning of the six-month period, twice a year. Dues pay the rent and utilities on the space. Amapola Gallery receives a 10% commission on all sales ran through the gallery. This portion of the gallery income goes towards the operating costs of the gallery such as advertising, supplies, open houses, space improvements, etc. Checks for sales are issued to artists monthly with a statement itemizing sales. The gallery is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. Because it is a cooperative gallery all members are required to work in the gallery. A calendar is posted covering a period of approximately 5-6 weeks and each member must sign up for 2 work days on each calendar. Two members will staff the gallery each day and are required to perform the housekeeping duties posted for the day on which they work. If something happens and a Full Member is unable to work on their scheduled day a substitute may be hired for $50.00 per day. Guest members need to contact a director to make arrangements if they are unable to work their scheduled days. The gallery is divided up into display areas providing each paying membership an individual space for their work. The display areas are roughly divided into wall, cube and enclosed spaces as determined by the curators. A member will rotate his/her work from one display area to another during “curating” that occurs 4 times a year. Members are expected to adapt to the variations in spaces as they rotate through the gallery. Amapola provides insurance for liability on the property only. Members who want their work insured must obtain coverage themselves. Main Points: Joining Fee: $50.00 due upon joining the gallery Initial Membership fee: $420.00 for 6-months due upon joining the gallery Guest membership period 6 months Membership dues for all full members: $420.00 for 6 months due Jan 1st and July 1st All members, including guest members, must work 2 shifts during a calendar period of approximately 5-6 weeks Guest members are expected to work all of their shifts during their first 6 months Amapola Gallery takes a 10% commission on all sales Checks for sales are issued each month Jury results may either be: Declined for membership Accepted to wait list; there are no spaces currently available Accepted an offered membership if there is an opening Thank you for your interest in our gallery. We look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, please call Amapola Gallery at (505) 242-4311. Mail the completed application to Amapola Gallery at the above address or bring it in. Please retain this cover letter for reference. 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Sara Carley I like paper and its mixed media applications which draw me further into art itself. Cut paper absorbs me –its design, its colors, its patterns, and its connections to every part of the world.

Michele McMillan I am a local Albuquerque Jewelry designer. I work with silver, gold and natural Gem stones. I source stones from all over the world. My work is mostly one of a kind favoring subtlety and simplicity. I try to create unique pieces of artwork in my designs finding my inspiration everywhere from nature and artwork from all over the world. I like to challenge myself by learning new techniques, using tools of the trade, to enhance my creativity in designing new pieces. I am a mother of two wonderful boys. I began my silver work after they both went off to college. I enjoy every minute in my studio. My husband and I have the opportunity to travel on a regular basis giving me the opportunity to learn about different cultures and history giving me additional inspiration for my work. I love to hike and bike outdoors giving further inspiration into texture and form for my work.

Claudia Mitchell Claudia Mitchell After retirement to Whidbey Island, Washington, Claudia completed three years of atelier-style study of representational oil painting at Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio in Langley, WA. Shortly thereafter in 2020, she began showing her work at Rob Schouten Gallery in Langley. In January 2022 she moved to Sandia Heights NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico in the foothills of the majestic Sandia Crest. She is now inspired and challenged by the colors and atmosphere of New Mexico. Her work is a continual series of experiments and discoveries informed by the beauty that surrounds us all. Her goal is to interpret that beauty as she sees it and to capture that vision in oils. Claudiamitchellfineartstudioonline.com claudiamitchellartist@gmail.com

Art Rosenberg My mixed media pieces on slate reflect my admiration and fascination with Asian Art. They have a minimalist and meditative quality using modest materials, discovered in nature such as stone, bamboo, wood, and sea urchin quills. They are often found during my walks in the mountains, in the forests, and on the seashore.