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The TOC Project - In partnership with Littleglobe, Inc , the TOC Project presents an open workshop series in film/media, dance, music, poetry/songwriting & more! March 20, April 3, 17, May 1, 15, 24-29 at Ojo Encino Day School 10 am. See documentary below for more info.
TOC Documentary from Littleglobe on Vimeo.
Art Festival - Announcing the Eastern Navajo Arts and Crafts Festival June 12, 2010 at Torreon, New Mexico.
Congratulations to Frederick Aragon who won the New Visions/New Mexico Contract Award for his upcoming animated film "Dark is My Light," from his Coyote Tales series. Aragon was initially awarded a New mexico Governor's Cup....read more.
Director Sterlin Harjo's Barking Water, an All roads Seed Grant film, hits select independent theaters this fall. Sterlin, an alumni of the Sundance Feature Film Program and Native Program, and a participant....read more.
The 20th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest on Feb. 13 & 14 offers thrills when more than 70 dancers from throughout the U.S. and Canada vie for the nation's most prestigious hoop dancing prize. Food and shopping round out this event....read more.
At the Native + You visitors can enjoy the museum, outdoor courtyards, Berlin Gallery, the Cafe and Shop while enjoying cash bars, a lounge, local bands, DJs and salons with contemporary artists. Best of all, admission to NU is free....read more.
The RioFest Environmental Film festival board of directors has announced the list of films selected to be shown at its 2010 event. The lineup includes 25 cinematic productions, ranging from a series of shorts to a a trio of higly acclaimed....read more.
Governor Bill Richardson today announced that three New Mexico-based productions netted a total of seven nominations for the 2010 Golden Globe awards. These nominations continue to validate New Mexico as a world-class production center....read more.
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New Mexico Film Bootcamp
March 16 , 2010 - In collaboration with New Visions/New Mexico and the NM Film Office, Film Bootcamp in Gallup, NM will offer a 48-hour workshop designed to give aspiring filmmakers the basic tools needed to create their own videos and/or flims. Paticipants will learn the basics of directing, cinematography, and editing and will then implement what they have learned to create a 60-second public service announcement.
The TOC Project - Torreon, Ojo Encino, Cuba
March 10 , 2010 - Participants from three geographically attached communities bring out within themselves creativity through the medium of art, dance, film/media, spoken word/poetry, music/song writing and visual arts. The TRCC process and the tone of each session reflects the vision and core values hoping to create an asset-based community which will build on the skills of community strengths. Workshop series are located at Ojo Encino Day School.
Carol Toledo Clark | Author
March 05, 2010 - Carol Toledo Clark presents a true story about growing up on a sheep farm with her father. This inspires her to share a touching story of a relationship not only with her family, but with the livestock she has to care for which is sustanance to daily life on the Navajo Nation reservation. Carol's books inform readers about Dine' life and are inspired from past experiences with family while growing up on the Navajo Nation reservation.
Art as a Social Transformation: Bridging the Boundaries Between Us
June 06, 2009 - Littleglobe artists and community participants from arts and community capacity projects including Cuba High School, Common Ground Santa Fe ensemble and TOC (Torreon, Ojo Encino, Cuba) ensemble performed at The Lensic in Santa Fe, NM. The evening included collaborative artistic works, conversations, film, music, and spoken word. It was deeply moving to see unique stories presented in a perspective that related to all experiences in life.
16th Annual Jemez Arts & Crafts Show
May 22, 2009 - This event gathered family, friends, and art admirers deep in the Jemez mountains for a fun filled Memorial weekend. The beautiful Jemez Red Rocks produced an extraordinary backdrop for the many artisans who attended. I found interesting art pieces and shared stories with artisans about their handcrafted pieces. Some artisans I noted were Marcella Yeppa, Jemez Pueblo, who produced unique swirl melon pottery. Arlene Aguilar, Santa Ana Pueblo, showcasing large stone inlays emphasizing texture. Delvin Toya, Jemez Pueblo, who created rare powwow drums for sale and notably used by 2004 Grammy Award winners Black Eagle.
The Taos Shortz Film Fest is dedicated to showing quality short films from around the world, by screening submissions and jury selections. Our mission is to provide indie filmmakers a venue and public exposure of their work, as well as a place for filmmakers to network. TSFF also provides an educational and cultural opportunity for the general public to see and discuss these films.
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