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Taos Artist Organization
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of   Taos,  New Mexico  USA

Announcing
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Premier  Event
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We will premier a   Taos County-wide Studio Tour  in 2008.
All Visual Artists who live in Taos County are eligible to participate.

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Schedule
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June 1, 2008 - All Production Materials Must be Submitted

July 1, 2008 - Billboards and sign announcing Tour go up

August 1, 2008 - Catalogues and Pocket Maps Printed

September 1, 2008 Invitational Postcards sent out

September 19, 2008 - Placement of Newspaper Ads

September 25, 2008 - Artists drop off work   9 AM – 1 PM
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Artists drop off work Kachina Lodge - Set up of show, steering committee

September 26, 2008 - Preview show and reception   6 – 8 PM

September 27, 2008 - Meet More Artists at Kachina   6 PM – 8 PM

September 27 & 28, 2008 - 1st Weekend Tour   10 AM – 5 PM

September 29 thru October 3, 2008 - Studios Open by Appointment

October 3, 2008, 6pm to 8pm - Preview of Participating Artists’ Work:

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Preview of Participating Artists’ Work at Kachina Lodge Gallery. Preview Show will be hanging throughout the Tour.
For sales from the Preview Show, Artists set minimum price - 70% goes to the Artist - 30% goes to promote the tour and pay Artists for conducting Art Programs in Taos County Schools. Sales at artists’ studios are non-commission except where agreement exists with artist’s gallery.

October 4 thru 5, 2008, 10am to 5pm Daily: Continue Preview Show
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Preview Show - Kachina Lodge - Examples of Participating Artists' Work. Tour Catalog and Map available

October 4 & 5, 2008 - 2nd Weekend Tour   10 AM – 5 PM

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Meet Taos Artists in their studios - one on one

October 4, 2008, 7pm to 9:30 pm: Meet More Artists Party
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Socialize with Taos' Finest Visual Artists - at the Kachina Lodge

October 4 & 5, 2008 2nd Weekend Tour 10 AM – 5 PM

October 5, 2008 , 3pm to 6pm Pick up Purchased Art
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Customers pick up purchased art work at Kachina Lodge

October 6, 2008, 9am to Noon Artists pick up work and ship to buyers
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Artists pick up work 9 AM – 1 PM


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Outlying area artists will share space with other artists or at other available locations within the map area such as restaurants, B&Bs, Galleries, Businesses, etc. ART  EVERYWHERE!
Maps and brochures will be provided to each participating artist, and to all New Mexico Visitors Centers and locations throughout Taos County and beyond. Promotion committee will extend invitations globally via email, and work to promote Taos as a World Class destination.

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Commitment
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Your commitment as a TAO Tour Participant Member: To insure a successful event, you submit a membership application, participate on a committee of your choice, pay an investment fee of $100, and personally show your work. This commitment entitles you to be on the tour and covers marketing expenses such as printing our Catalogue and renting Preview Space.

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Application
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Make check out to:Touchstone Foundation Inc.  with TAO in the memo.
In our formative years TAO will be sponsored under the umbrella of Touchstone Foundation, Inc., Stepping Stones to Creative Learning, an educational 501C-3 dedicated to creative education, support of artists, cultural exchange Globally and specifically in Taos County.


Mail application and check to:  WhiteHawk, PO Box 3345, Taos, NM 87571


Steering Committee:
WhiteHawk Caddy, John Staple, Bren Price, David Vedoe, Susanne Pinkham, Bonnie Cooper, and Tyler Hannigan
Contact WhiteHawk at:  whitehawk@writeme.com   or call her at  575-758-1443.


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Mission  Statement
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To create a forum for visual artists and the greater community to inspire one another


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Vision  Statement
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As Visual Artists, we steward the creative process for Beauty, Innovation and Reflection. Our Studio Tour strengthens the dialogue between the Artists, the Community, and the World while stimulating the economic base of Taos. The Taos Visual Art Center, our near future goal, encompasses unique Exhibitions, Educational Programs, Workshops, Classes, Studio Spaces, Private Sponsorships, Professional Assistance and many Volunteer Services to uphold our Vibrant Artistic Environment.


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