By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Rio Rancho art lovers can skip the drive to Santa Fe this month. Enchanted Vision, a free celebration of local art and artists, takes over the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Nov. 13-15.

The show kicks off Friday, Nov. 13, with an opening night reception from 5-8 p.m. featuring wine and hors d’oeuvres, according to the event flyer. The show reopens Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Admission costs nothing all weekend.

Saturday gives visitors a look behind the canvas with two live demonstrations. Annette Galvano opens with wool felting at 11 a.m. Jonathan Schuhardt follows with a painting demonstration at 1 p.m.

The show spans genres including painting, photography and fiber art. The event flyer highlights work by Halli Bourne and Rick Poley.

Enchanted Vision: A Celebration of Local Art & Artists

  • Where: Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation, 1650 Abrazo Rd. NE, Rio Rancho
  • Opening night: Friday, Nov. 13, 5-8 p.m. (wine and hors d’oeuvres)
  • Saturday, Nov. 14: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Demonstrations: wool felting with Annette Galvano, 11 a.m.; painting with Jonathan Schuhardt, 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 15: 1-5 p.m.
  • Cost: Free

Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news where he oversees Sandoval County newsrooms. A native of Southeast ABQ, he reported for the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer before joining nm.news in 2024.

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