Arts Council Has a Busy Summer Planned
The Sierra County Arts Council is hosting a number of events this summer and has released a poster that details many of their activities and other happenings you'll want to check out.
John Johanek
John Johanek spent 40 years in publishing including four years as art director for Popular Mechanics in New York. He then founded his own design consulting firm with clients worldwide. His firm earned the highest awards in magazine design excellence. He’s written numerous articles on the fine points of magazine design in leading industry magazines and presented hundreds of design seminars and workshops for major trade conferences, publishing organizations and private publishers stateside and internationally. He and his wife Durrae have authored two books on Montana (his home state): Montana Behind the Scenes and Montana Folks. For the past several years John has pursued his passion for art and now he and Durrae operate Zia Gallery in Truth or Consequences to showcase their work. He is a member of the board of directors of the Sierra County Public-Interest Journalism Project.
Student Art Show This Weekend
The Ralph Edwards Auditorium will showcase the artwork of aspiring student artists from Sierra County April 18 & 19.
Fundraiser for Kingston Ghost Town Museum
The museum will be offering a special photo exhibit on May 3rd and 4th
Two Upcoming Sierra County Arts Council Events
The Sierra County Arts Council is hosting two cultural events on the first weekend in April. You may want to plan to attend both.
152 Artwalk in Hillsboro
Back after a 3-year hiatus, 152 Artwalk is coming back to Hillsboro on Friday March 28th.
“Downwind” movie screening
Director Mark Shapiro will be at the El Cortez theater to promote his movie "Downwind".
The MeTeORiC Festival is back
The three-day weekend of February 21-23 will see the return of the hugely popular MeTeORiC Festival event in Truth or Consequences. Check out the full schedule of performances.
World Movie Premiere at El Cortez
Locally-produced film "Hell or Hot Water" to be shown at El Cortez Theater on February 27th
New Sculpture will become focal point of Healing Waters Plaza
The Sierra County Arts Council and artist Kendra Brock completed the new sculpture dedicated to the memory of Carol Plec now installed at the Healing Waters Plaza in the heart of TorC’s Historic Hot Springs District.
Join the Tree-planting day offered through “Tree NM”
Tree NM is hosting a tree-planting event and it's open to the public. The next planting is scheduled for Saturday February 22, 2025. Here are the details:
New Board of Directors at Sierra County Arts Council
2025 brings changes to the Sierra County Arts Council and plans are set for the annual Membership Party.
Linda Rosenthal violin performance
Violinist Linda Rosenthal who has performed internationally will be in Truth or Consequences on Sunday January 19th for a 1-day performance that you won't want to miss.