The Historic Hearst Church has been the home for the Grant County Art Guild’s Pinos Altos Art Gallery for many years. The building is rich in history and to visit it will be a delightful bonus for those who come there to see the Guild’s 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Show.The Grant County Art Guild's 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit draws entries from artists across the state of New Mexico. From the exceptional entries that have been juried into the show, it appears to be one of the best in recent years! The public is cordially invited to the opening reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, at the Guild's Pinos Altos Art Gallery, 14 Golden Avenue, Pinos Altos, New Mexico. This is always a grand event that draws the art community together to see who takes home the ribbons and the big cash prizes.

It is a great time to interact with other artists, get the judge's insight on the entries, and visit with others in Silver City and beyond who appreciate and are inspired by all that art offers. There will be special refreshments provided, music to enjoy and a good time guaranteed! Following the opening reception, the show will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. on September 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and until 2 p.m. on October 1.

Krystyna Robbins, award winning artist and judge for the 2017 Purchase Prize Show, will be offering a 3-day, all day workshop on September 20, 21 and 22. Krystyna comes to Silver City from El Paso, Texas, where she has her studio and home. She has been the instructor for many workshops, including one in 2016 in Warsaw, Poland. She has a degree in commercial art from New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology. She is the past president of El Paso Art Association and helped to found the Plein Air Painters of El Paso. Her paintings are in private collections and galleries at home and abroad. Grant County Art Guild is so pleased to make available this outstanding instructor in a workshop here in Silver City. While Krystyna says her passion is in oils, she teaches in all media and opens her instruction in this workshop to all painting media and all levels of artists. You can see her amazing art on her website: www.krystynarobbins.com. You can reserve your place now or find more details on the workshop on the Guild's website: www.gcag.org. If you have questions or would like to have an application mailed to you, please call 575-590-1588 or email sandyfeutz@gmail.com.