The 3rd Annual Waxlander Gallery Art Auction is in full swing! The auction runs through next Saturday, February 4th with bidding coming to a close at 4:00 p.m. MST.

With the first two installments of the event available just to Waxlander collectors, we have opened this year’s event to all bidders to allow as many people possible the opportunity to add beautiful pieces of art to their collections. With the works set at the lowest prices of the year, it is a great chance for you to add them to your home or office at a great value.

There are close to 200 pieces up for auction this year featuring the work of many of our artists. We are very happy that this year’s participating artists includes many who have been with us for some time, such as Bruce King, Matthew Higginbotham, and Andree Hudson. We are also very pleased that some of our newest artists, including Christopher Owen Nelson and Phyllis Randall, are taking part as well!

Here is a full list of the participating artists: Lori Faye Bock, Childers-West, Jim Cohen, Paul Cunningham, Suzanne Donazetti, Michael Ethridge, Georgia Gerber, Sandy Graves, Higginbotham, Walter Horak, Hudson, Tony Jojola, King, Ana Lazovsky, Bernard Marks, Sharon Markwardt, Nelson, Marshall Noice, Sangita Phadke, Richard Pankratz, Linda Prokop, Randall, Slava TCH, Jono Tew, Chris Turri.

Additionally, we are happy to announce that special works from artist and gallery owner Phyllis Kapps’ personal collection will also be available!

A few tidbits about the bidding process: The opening bid for paintings has been set at 40% off the retail price. For sculptures, the opening bids have been marked at 25% off. If the opening bid for a piece has started at less than $1,000, then the bids increase in $50 increments. With pieces starting at $1,000 or more, the bidding increases in increments of $100. If there is a piece you absolutely must have and you do not want to take the chance of losing it to another bidder, you can purchase it at our ‘Buy It Now’ price which is set at 10% off retail.

For information on the artists and which of their pieces are available, please visit their artist page at http://www.waxlander.com/artists-santa-fe-art-gallery. Auction Items will be marked in red and will be the first images on each of the participating artists’ page.

For questions on the auction you can call the gallery at 505-984-2202 or email us at art@waxlander.com. To make a bid, the same telephone number and email address apply. The winning bidders for each piece will be notified by phone following the conclusion of the event.

Once again, we are very excited for this year’s auction. It gives us great joy to be able to offer so many great pieces and such great prices.

Happy bidding!!

Save the dates! This year’s ArtFeast is February 24-26th and we hope that you will be able to join us for what has become one of the treasured events of the winter season here in Santa Fe. With a weekend full of food, dance, art, fashion, homes, and more food, it is an event not to be missed!

The weekend kicks off Friday with the Art of Fashion runway show and luncheon.  Friday evening features the Edible Art Tour, which we will be participating in once again this year, and then Feast or Famine to finish off the night. Saturday’s events include the Art of Home Tour with the gala Gourmet Dinner & Auction that evening. It all concludes Sunday with day two of the Art of Home Tour and the Artists’ Champagne Brunch & Auction.

Now in its 15th year, ArtFeast is the winter fundraising event for ARTsmart, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping New Mexico’s children get the most out of art. Their mission statement: “ARTsmart ensures that Santa Fe and New Mexico youth have the opportunity to explore, experience and engage in the visual arts, a critical component of every student’s education.”

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit ArtFeast online at http://artfeast.com/artfeast-events/.

For more information on what we’re planning for the Edible Art Tour, please feel to call us at 505-984-2202 or email us at art@waxlander.com.

With the new year upon us we are busy putting the finishing touches on what was a great 2011. And as we move into 2012 there is a great deal that we are looking forward to.

There is much from the last year that we are very grateful for. From all of the wonderful artist shows, to our many events such as the Canyon Road Paint Out, to welcoming new artists to the Waxlander family, the past year was successful and fulfilling in so many ways. And, of course, we are very thankful for the support of our friends and families. We certainly couldn’t do what we love without all of you!

Looking ahead to 2012, we cannot help but be excited about what we have in store to share with everyone. In just a few weeks we have one of the jewels of the winter art season with ArtFeast. It is always a great weekend filled with food, fine art, fun, and more food. For information on this treasured event, visit http://artfeast.com/.

We are also looking forward to further introducing everyone to our newest artists, Phyllis Randall and Christopher Nelson. A self-described ‘East coast girl’, Randall is an accomplished and highly regarded pastel painter who focuses her efforts on capturing the beauty of what she calls her ‘home away from home’, the Southwest.

In a short period of time, Nelson has established himself as one of the top young talents to emerge from the vibrant Denver art community. His natural abilities and intense desire to explore the artistic nature within have given rise to an entirely new approach to traditional landscape, figurative and abstract work.

Christopher Nelson - Depth Perception

Phyllis Randall - After the Rain

Along with being one of our new artists, we are also pleased to announce that Nelson will be kicking off the 2012 summer art season with his one-man show which runs from May 22nd to June 4th. We could not be more delighted to showcase his talent and his new and refreshing style at the beginning of this summer.

Following Nelson we are pleased to share that we will be having our first ever group pastel show, featuring the works of Sangita Phadke, Marshall Noice, and our matriarch, Phyllis Kapp. After our group pastel show, we will be bringing you individual shows featuring Noice, Andree Hudson, Suzanne Donazetti, Bruce King, and Matthew Higginbotham.

Black and Red Grapes - Sangita Phadke

Marshall Noice - River View Maples

"One Wonderful Day" Watercolor by Phyllis Kapp!

The unofficial end to the summer art season comes with this year’s edition of the Canyon Road Paint Out. The Paint Out gets better each and every year, and this year is sure to be no different. And to finish out the year we will be hosting our annual holiday show featuring new works by many of our artists!

We are certainly going to be keeping ourselves on our toes this year, making sure to bring you the very best in vibrant, fine art. To keep abreast of everything going on at Waxlander this year, come back and visit us weekly.  As always, please feel free to call the gallery, as well, at 505-984-2022.

Andree Hudson - Show Time

Suzanne Donzanetti - Flames of Nim

Bruce King - Unveiling the War Lance

Matthew Higgenbotham - Last Hour on Canyon Mesa