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A Conversation on Artist’s Model Ben Lujan
Saturday, October 26, 2024

A Conversation on Artist’s Model Ben Lujan

2-4 pm
Taos Public Library Community Room, 402 Camino de la Placita, Taos

Join a thoughtful panel discussion about the enduring impact of artist’s model Ben Lujan. While not widely known today, he was a significant figure within the artistic and cultural spheres of Taos

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Opening reception: Vecinos y Amigos: Bert Geer Phillips and his Neighbors
Friday, October 11, 2024

Opening reception: Vecinos y Amigos: Bert Geer Phillips and his Neighbors

5-7 pm
138 Kit Carson Road, Taos

Join us for a reception celebrating the new art exhibition called

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First Saturday Open House, Heritage Garden Seed & Plant Giveaway
Saturday, October 5, 2024

First Saturday Open House, Heritage Garden Seed & Plant Giveaway

1-3 p.m.; Lunder Research Center gallery open 3-5 p.m.
146 Kit Carson Road

Open house, gallery open hours, and traditional giveaway of seeds and cuttings from the Virginia Walker Couse Heritage Garden

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Lecture: Chicago’s Outsized Impact on Northern New Mexico Art
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Lecture: Chicago’s Outsized Impact on Northern New Mexico Art

4-5 p.m.
Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 146 Kit Carson Rd, Taos

Lenore Macdonald is excited to bring her presentation Chicago’s Outsized Impact on Northern New Mexico Art to Taos

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Author event: John Sherman Sharing Stories in Taos
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Author event: John Sherman Sharing Stories in Taos

1 - 2 p.m.
Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 146 Kit Carson Rd, Taos

Join us in the 1915 Sharp Studio to hear author John Sherman tell the tale of some of the characters and their stories that helped form his 1990 book Taos: A Pictorial History.

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Bonanza Book Sale
Saturday, August 3, 2024

Bonanza Book Sale

10 am - 3:30 pm
138 Kit Carson Road, Taos (back portal)

Bonanza book sale benefiting Couse-Sharp Historic Site

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Curator's Exhibition Talk | Historic Site Open House | Bonanza Book Sale
Saturday, August 3, 2024

Curator's Exhibition Talk | Historic Site Open House | Bonanza Book Sale

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
138 and 146 Kit Carson Road, Taos

Couse-Sharp Historic Site invites you to join us for a Curator's Exhibition Talk and Historic Site Open House

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Opening reception for exhibition: On Which It Rests
Friday, July 12, 2024

Opening reception for exhibition: On Which It Rests

5-7 p.m.
Lunder Research Center, Couse-Sharp Historic Site

Join us for a reception celebrating the new abstract art exhibition On Which It Rests

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La Luz de Taos 2024 Gala Weekend
Friday, June 14 - Saturday, June 15, 2024

La Luz de Taos 2024 Gala Weekend

multiple events
CSHS and El Monte Sagrado Resort, Taos

Eighth biennial gala event weekend to benefit Couse-Sharp Historic Site

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La Luz de Taos Artists' Opening
Friday, May 10, 2024

La Luz de Taos Artists' Opening

5-7 pm
Lunder Research Center, 138 Kit Carson Rd

Join us for light refreshments and meet some of the La Luz de Taos 2024 exhibition artists

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Artists Preview Opening: Through the Lens of Taos Day School
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Artists Preview Opening: Through the Lens of Taos Day School

2-4 pm
138 Kit Carson Road, Taos

Artists preview of new exhibition of photography by Taos Pueblo youth

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Holiday Reception | Kit Carson Road Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Holiday Reception | Kit Carson Road Holiday Celebration

3-6:30 pm
Lunder Research Center, Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 138 Kit Carson Rd

Join us under the farolitos for cider, snacks, and a strolling minstrel in front of The Lunder Research Center as we celebrate the holidays along with other Kit Carson Road museums and merchants

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Open House | Wet Paint Sale & exhibition opening | Garden Giveaway | open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition
Saturday, October 7, 2023

Open House | Wet Paint Sale & exhibition opening | Garden Giveaway | open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition

2-5pm reception and sale, 3-5pm open house and garden giveaway
Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 138 and 146 Kit Carson Rd

First Saturday Open House, PAPA Wet Paint Sale and exhibition opening, Garden Giveaway, and open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition

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Artist demonstration: santero Luis Barela | Open House | open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition - September
Saturday, September 2, 2023

Artist demonstration: santero Luis Barela | Open House | open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition - September

Artist demo 2-4 pm, open house 3-5 pm
Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 146 Kit Carson Road

Join us for a demonstration and talk by Taos santero artist Luis Barela, open house tour of the historic site, and open hours for our seasonal exhibitions Aún Aquí exhibitio

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Artist demonstration: stone sculptor John Suazo | Open House | open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition - August
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Artist demonstration: stone sculptor John Suazo | Open House | open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition - August

Artist demo 2-3, open house 3-5 pm
Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 146 Kit Carson Road, Taos

Join us for a demonstration and talk by Taos Pueblo stone sculptor John Suazo, open house tour of the historic site, and open hours for our seasonal exhibitions

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Western Treasures: Property to Benefit the Couse-Sharp Historic Site (online auction)
Saturday, July 22, 2023

Western Treasures: Property to Benefit the Couse-Sharp Historic Site (online auction)

online (see link in description)

Participate in our second online Benefit Art Auction to support the mission and vision of Couse-Sharp Historic Site

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First Saturday Open House and open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition - July
Saturday, July 1, 2023

First Saturday Open House and open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition - July

3-5 pm
138 and 146 Kit Carson Road

First Saturday Open House and open hours for Aún Aquí exhibition

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Connecting Communities celebration and open house
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Connecting Communities celebration and open house

2-5 pm
146 Kit Carson Rd, Taos

Our Connecting Communities event celebrates the new Lunder Research Center and two exciting new community-focused art exhibitions

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Mix 'n' Meet with Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Mix 'n' Meet with Taos County Chamber of Commerce

5:30 - 7 pm
Lunder Research Center, 138 Kit Carson Rd

Join us and members of the local Chamber of Commerce for a mixer with refreshments, door prizes, and LRC tours

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Mini Holiday Reception | Kit Carson Road Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Mini Holiday Reception | Kit Carson Road Holiday Celebration

3-6:30pm
138 Kit Carson Road, Taos | Couse-Sharp Historic Site

Join us for light refreshments at The Lunder Research Center to celebrate the holidays along with other Kit Carson Road museums and merchants

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