Leslie/Lohman Foundation - NYC

Gill-Tapia Studios is pleased to announce that the Leslie/Lohman Foundation - NYC recently accepted and placed into their permanent collection, four pieces from the "Masked Series". Donated by two important patrons of the arts from New York City/Santa Fe.

We are overjoyed with the news and look forward to seeing these pieces exhibited in their exhibition space.

We thank the Foundation and Patrons for their generosity.

Pictured above are detail samples.

Alvin Gill-Tapia

Phoenix Home and Garden Spread

This months(Jan 2009) - Phoenix Home and Garden featured a Gill-Tapia in their Arts section. We were very happy for their generosity and support - this particular piece sold just before the opening at Joan Cawley Gallery - Thanks Marilynn and Dee. :)

Happy Sunday....

Scottsdale/Phoenix

Our trip to Scottsdale/Phoenix was filled with constant activities - from the minute I drove in. Hanging the show at the gallery, Museums, Restaurants, Friends, Clubs - finally we (Dennis,Myron, Megan, Bryan, and I) escaped to Cave Creek and lunch at El Encanto - Everyone left with a very full tummy - YUMM.

Other Restaurants included Salt Cellar - Excellent Sea Food and Service, Wally's II with Dee and Jack - had a FAB Burger - Dee had amazing Ceviche, Oregano's - My favorite pizza in the US - that is for sure - and I have had allot - we lunched that day with Will, La Grande Orange - Bry and I did Breakfast - his Poached Eggs were very good - but my egg sandwich seemed like it was stored in the freezer before it was placed on my plate, Malees - many say best Thai cuisine in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area... I would have to agree - I liked that they offered everyone a specific spice level and finally Olive and Ivy - always love the atmosphere.

Happy New Year

The New Year was a busy one around Gill-Tapia Studios - between all the Holiday Parties and preparing for my show at Joan Cawley Gallery in Scottsdale.... There wasn't a minute to be spared. AND - WE got through it - the show was a success, my new works were met with high regard. The gallery has requested one of my large 8'X4' paintings.... I have my work cut out for me - as I plan on delivering it in March.

We intalled one of my pieces while in Scottsdale. The clients were absolutely kind and generous - the painting was placed in an important spot that no guest of theirs can possibly miss. It is an honor to be in such a noteworthy home and collection.

I'll be posting images from the last weeks over the next few days... and hope to get back to some recipes too.

Happy New Year to all -

Gill-Tapia Studios News Update

Gill-Tapia Studios is proud to announce that "Fran's Ashers" Homage to Alvin's grandmother Frances Sanchez, has recently been acquired and added to the National Hispanic Museum's Permanent Collection. The Museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a Cultural Center and we are proud to be part of our States Heritage.

Gill-Tapia Studios
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
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