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Save the Dates!

On Sat Feb 25 & Sun Feb 26, 2012 the NM Gourd Society presents a Celebration of Gourds–along with Xeriscape Expo at the Manuel Lujan Bldg/NM Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. Learn the history and importance of gourds thru the ages. We have vendors, dried gourds, gourd supplies, and  gourd art for sale. Meet our artists :Dominic Arquero (Cocheti Pueblo), D.R. Nance ( Lumbee Indian Nation), David Pino (Zia Pueblo), Sue Brogdon, Barbie Holton,  Marsha Gee …to name a few.  There will be a daily raffle and a scavenger hunt (with prizes) for  the kids. Admission: FREE.

Classes :  Thurs  Feb 23 - Sat Feb 25.  For more info and a class schedule click on the Celebration of Gourds tab at the top of the page.   The class schedule will be available by December 15, 2011.  

Art Store Sales, 7th Celebration of Gourds Festival

Feb 25 & 26, 2012  

This year the New Mexico Gourd Society will be having a “Members Only” Gourd Art Sale for the 2012 Celebration of Gourds. A “People’s Choice Award” will be given to one Artist. Ballots will be given to all attendees to select our winner. Each member can enter 3 – 5 – small/med Gourds OR  2 large.  15% of all Sales will be taken by NMGS.

ALL ENTRY FORMS are due by Friday Feb 3. Late entries will not be accepted. ENTRY FORMS can be found on this website. Go to the navigation at the top of the page. Hold the curser on the  “Celebration of Gourds”  tab and then click on the "Art Store Entry Form"  tab to download your copy. The entry form should answer most of your questions, but, if you need more info please e-mail us at: nmgscog@aol.com