Art League meetings are held at the gallery the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon. Visitors are welcome to attend.

The league hosts several functions each year including the ever popular Valentine Tea and Concerts in the Park. They also sponser an annual scholarship for a deserving Belen High School art student.

The Belen Art League - Gallery & Gifts was first opened in 2003. It is located in the former senior center and RSVP office buildings, in the Heart of Belen, at 509 E Becker Avenue. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

The members of the Art League, who display their work at the gallery, take turns operating it. It houses an ever changing display of wall art, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, etc. It is home to the league's Valentine Tea and Music in the Garden. There is a classroom where several of the members teach classes, which are open to the public.

Latest Newsletter

January 2012

As you know by now we have a new President for the Art League, Chere' Penne' Holz.........makes me very happy..........she will do a great job, we are committed to helping her in any way we can.....just as you did for me.   

Dawn and I and Penne will be hanging the red (and formally) blue rooms starting the 15th of January.  That means you must bring in your new (or rotating work) by the 14th of January.  So, from the 1st of January to the 14th of January, please bring in your flat art for display.  Leave it against the wall on the floor in the red room....east side or west side will be fine.  Do not take any thing down from walls as we will do that.....we always have to recycle some of the work. 

The 14th is our next general meeting at 10:00, Saturday. 

Remember:  New art, bring in between the 2nd. and the 14th. of January, that's two whole weeks. 

We start to hang on the 15th., nothing accepted for display after the 14th. 

I am happy to announce the development of a little (always difficult) area, specifically for original miniatures.  Same rules apply, three to five pieces of framed and ready to hang art.  This was a special project of mine, to spotlight a big talent in the Art League, segregate it for the enjoyment, and appreciation of the community.   Laura Anderson and her husband are to be thanked for the execution of this powerful improvement.  Thanks so much to you both.........So please bring in your original small works, pastels, oils, watercolors and other mediums....5"X7", 45sq." I believe, plus frame, is the max.  It's located on North wall in the (formally) blue room (now white).  Successfully covers that unsightly pipe, and we had all the materials (almost).  At least plywood and paint.  May get courageous in the future and paint it a naughty color.  Call me for questions.   

I am so happy about our new board and wish to welcome everyone......... 

Our next big event is the Valentine Tea.........Irene has again, graciously agreed to chair, and her skills / time are greatly appreciated. 

Thanks as well to all the 2011 board members and committees for their time and many good ideas to make our Art League the best, the VERY best, there is.   So grateful............   

Quanta 

P.S. Wishing us all a healthy and enthusiastic 2012.....Q 

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I am looking forward to being president this year and to all the challenges and potential positive changes that we, as a league can implement!

I would like to personally thank Quanta for her expertise and tireless efforts as outgoing president, and both her, Dawn and Cece for passing their knowledge and spirit to me... The same to all leaguers who have volunteered and shared their knowledge with me and guided me at every turn . I ask that we look forward to this year with renewed joy and spirit of volunteerism to make this a successful and adventurous chapter in the history of our great Belen Art league.  Thanks to Everyone!

Penne'-Chere' Holz

Last Meeting:

Dec 10th – We introduced the candidates and voted for officers. Our cleaning lady did a great job. Laura Anderson is forming a committee for the 2012 photo contest. Our member application form now has places to make a donation. This was followed by our typically delicious pot luck.

Next Meeting:

Jan 9th – 10:30 am - board meeting (Monday before the general meeting.)

Jan 14th – 10 am-noon –general meeting (Last day to bring in art, first day to bring in photos)

Announcements:

Welcome new member: Debra Brucker

The photography will be re-hung starting Jan 21st. Please bring new work to the gallery Jan 14th to Saturday the 21st. Do not remove work from the walls. Do have all tag info on the back.

Please submit items for the February newsletter by Jan.. 22th.

If you have an idea for a class you’d like to teach contact Cherie Reckers.

Remember we have a Commission Book and an Artist Bio Book in the gallery. Add your one page bio and/or commission pages to enhance your customer relations.

We have mailing list forms on the gallery desk. Please invite visitors to sign up, e-mail addresses are best.

Outside the Gallery:

My Bank in Rio Communities: Rod Libby – January / FebruaryContact Cece Aragon to get on the schedule.

Next Event:

Open Studio

2nd Tuesday, 5 – 7 pm

Valentine Tea

February 12th

Quote of the Month:

If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything - Win Borden

2012 Event Calendar

March 17th , Saturday, Noon – 4 pm - Miniature Show

April 21st -, Saturday, Noon – 4 pm - Photo Show

May – Spring Show

June 4th – 7th, 11th – 14th, 9 – 11 am - Summer Camp

June 15th & 16th , Friday & Saturday, 8 am – Noon - Yard Sale

July 21st , Saturday, 6:30 – 8 pm - Ice Cream Social

August – Free Workshop Month

September 29th , Saturday, Noon – 6 pm - Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival

September 29th, Saturday, Noon – 4 pm - Photo Contest

October – Fall Show

November 24th, Saturday, 5 – 8 pm - Holiday Open House

December 8th, Saturday, 10 am - Noon - Christmas Pot Luck

How To Get There

Drive past the Wal-Mart, under the underpass and merge with Hwy 314 / Main Street. Drive past the Giant, over the overpass and to the third light. Turn left on Becker Street (at City Hall) and proceed toward the mountains (East). Cross 6th Street. The Gallery is on the right, under the big trees, where the parking spaces end.

FROM I-25, EXIT 191:

Exit the freeway and turn East, toward the mountains. Drive past Belen Meadows Nursing Home to the light at Main Street. Turn left, North, and go to the second light at Becker Street. Turn right on Becker Street (at City Hall) and proceed toward the mountains (East). Cross 6th Street. The Gallery is on the right, under the big trees, where the parking spaces end.

FROM HWY 314, SOUTH FROM ALBUQUERQUE AND POINTS NORTH:

Drive South through Los Lunas and Los Chaves. Pass the turn off to I-25 exit 195 and past the Giant, over the overpass and to the third light. Turn left on Becker Street (at City Hall) and proceed toward the mountains (East). Cross 6th Street. The Gallery is on the right, under the big trees, where the parking spaces end.

FROM HWY 47, SOUTH FROM ALBUQUERQUE AND POINTS NORTH:

Drive South through Bosque Farms, Peralta and Los Lunas to the Valencia Y. There's a traffic light at the Walgreen's, turn left to stay on Hwy 47. Continue through the Meadow Lake intersection on down to Rio Communities (Allsups). Take a right at the light, to go West on River Road, which becomes Reinken Ave. Continue over the train tracks. Turn left at the light at 3rd Street and go two blocks. Turn right on Becker Street, cross two intersections. The gallery is on the left, under the big trees, where the parking spaces start.

FROM THE BELEN RAIL RUNNER STATION:

From the plaltform of the Belen Rail Runner Station, walk up the ramp to the top of the Reinken Ave. Bridge, turn right and proceed down the bridge to the light at 3rd Street. Turn left at the light at 3rd Street and go two blocks. Turn right on Becker Street, cross two intersections (4th & 5th Streets). The gallery is on the left, under the big trees, where the parking spaces start.

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