Eliza Gilkyson is a twice Grammy-nominated (2006/2015) singer songwriter and activist who is one of the most respected musicians in Folk, Roots and Americana circles. Her songs have been covered by Joan Baez, Bob Geldof, Tom Rush and Rosanne Cash and have appeared in films, PBS specials and on prime-time TV. A member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, and a recent inductee into the Austin Songwriter Hall of Fame, she has won countless Folk Alliance and Austin Music awards, including 2014’s Songwriter of the Year.Eliza’s music has always offered a vivid reflection of the times we live in, full of joys and sorrows, each song a window into a life of struggle and triumph in a world she feels is “poised on the edge of moral, economic and environmental bankruptcy.”

http://elizagilkyson.com/

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar chops. Her live show is truly unique - as both an award-winning songwriter and interpreter of folk styles, a captivating vocalist, and a world-class lap style dobro player, she has an unmistakable sound all her own. Her latest CD, Wishes on a Neon Sign was released in January 2018 and features twelve original songs, including a co-write with Chris Stapleton. She has opened for Lori McKenna, Hot Rize, and Martina McBride.

"Not only a first-rate Dobro player but a songwriter to be reckoned with." --John Platt, WFUV

www.abbiegardner.com

Chocolate Fantasia is a delicious way to spend a day with your sweetheart or family! Tickets make great Valentine’s Day gifts! Come for the day or stay for the weekend. We guarantee a truly delectable time in historic downtown Silver City.

Tasting tickets are $25 for 20 samples of different chocolate confections.

TICKETS WILL SELL OUT! BUY EARLY!

It is best to purchase tickets in advance of the event on 2/8/20. Purchase tickets online or contact MRAC Office at 575 538-2505.

Two-time Blues Music Award nominee, Missy Andersen known for her expressive and earthy vocals, is joined by her guitarist/husband, Heine Andersen. Listeners love Missy’s gospel-tinged vocals and Heine’s Blues & Americana inspired guitar work.

https://missyandersen.com/

Join us for the inaugural Silver City BLUES BRUNCH Series at the Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery. Spend your Sunday afternoon with fellow music lovers and enjoy tasty food & brews. The perfect way to end/start your week.

Showtime 1 pm

Suggested donation $5

Proceeds benefit performers and Silver City Blues Festival

Stroll galleries, shops, and greet old friends while sampling delicious, gourmet chocolate confections - handmade and beautifully displayed in local galleries in and around the town’s historic district. 

Join us in celebrating the artistic vision and hard work of these local great artists. Under the direction of Diana Ingalls Leyba, artists, students and the community participated in the creation and installation of this fantastic mural. Come out and show them your appreciation. 

In this workshop, participants will learn the ins and outs of zines and leave with a booklet of their own making. Individuals will use a photocopier, collage, and an array of mixed media to create a zine of their own envisioning!

In this workshop, students will learn how to make low-tech silkscreen prints at home without chemicals or special equipment! Participants will make hand-cut stencils using wax paper and will learn the essentials of screen printing production, history, and many varied applications.

In this workshop, students will explore drypoint intaglio using plexiglass plates. In this method, the plate is not chemically etched but instead is manually scratched in such a way that produces a raised “burr” that grabs ink and produces a characteristically soft and velvety line.

This year, we are excited to offer a program of casual drop-in sessions in a variety of print media, for those with limited time and/or budgets! A $15 access pass will get you into up to 5 sessions around town, including solar printing, book binding, 3D printing, photogravure, wintergreen transfer, and maybe more! These sessions will be offered in an open-house format from 10am-1pm at various locations around town.

In this workshop, students will learn multiple techniques for monoprinting and image transfer. We will begin class with several demos covering trace monotype, collagraph, monoprinting and more. We will discuss ways of building layers within a print using multiple techniques and each student will have time to experiment at the press.

In this workshop, participants will learn about the past and present history of wood type, set compositions of their own choosing, and learn to print using our vintage Showcard sign press or Challenge proof press. Each attendee will leave with a stack of 15 posters of their own design!

Meet C.W. Ayon and his bassist Felipe Toltecatl for a small class/demo during the 23rd Annual Blues Festival. Be sure to catch C.W. Ayon performing on Sunday at 12 noon on the main stage.

Join us to celebrate student excellence & achievement in the visual arts

• Awards by age group & district
• Refreshments 
• Everyone is invited!  Free!

Exhibition will be on display April 16-May 4, 2018

Missy is a San Diego artist now, but she was born in Detroit, and lived in Queens, NY during her school years. Along the way she discovered the music of Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, and Billie Holiday, which led her in turn to O.V. Wright, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, James Carr, Ray Charles, Ann Peebles, and Irma Thomas. 

"Slaid Cleaves may be the Americana genre's most underappreciated songwriter. With a knack for giving breath to perpetually down-on-their-luck characters...the Austin by way of Maine artist evokes writers from Guy Clark to Tom Petty, crafting detailed portraits of barflies, drifters and day laborers. " - Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone

Chocolate Fantasia is a delicious way to spend a day with your sweetheart or family!  Tickets make great Valentine’s Day gifts! Chocolate Fantasia tickets traditionally sell out so purchase yours early.  Proceeds benefit arts education programs for children.

Vast,” a photography exhibit of the landscapes that are so much a part of New Mexico and beyond, will be featured at the Mimbres Region Arts Council Gallery for the month of February. The exhibit will open with a welcoming reception from 2 till 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 1.