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We are offering two Cultural
Institute weekends in 2007:
July 12-15 and / or July 19-22
You may register for either or both weekends.
(Those who register for both weekends will receive a $100 discount per person.)
for the Weekend of
July 12-15:
Seminar on Taos Artists: From
Fechin to O’Keeffe
This class will explore why Taos became a major artists’ colony and how painters such as Joseph Sharp, E. I. Couse, Ernest Blumenschein, Nicolai Fechin, Georgia O’Keeffe, and John Marin created a diverse and changing view of this place. Read more...
Breath of Clay: Exploring the World of Traditional Micaceous Pottery
Taught by Dr. Sunday Eiselt, visiting professor of anthropology at SMU, and
Felipe Ortega, master potter
The art of pottery has deep roots in the Pueblo cultures of the Southwest.
Join Dr. Eiselt and Felipe Ortega at his studio for a hands-on, four-day
workshop on the history and creation of traditional Pueblo-inspired vessels.
Participants learn each step in the process of making their own pieces.
Slide presentations will reveal the breadth of designs used in...
Digital Photography in the Land of Enchantment
Taught by Hillsman Jackson, university photographer
Explore the land of enchantment for three days with SMU
Photographer Hillsman Jackson. Having photographed Northern New Mexico for a
decade, Jackson provides tips for capturing the area on camera. Designed to
accommodate the multiple skill levels of both beginning and intermediate
photographers, this course will teach you how to realize the full potential
of your digital camera.
Read more...
Digging Up the Past: Archaeological Field Study
Taught by Ron Wetherington, Ph.D., professor of anthropology at SMU
Learn the real “scoop” about archaeology and
immerse yourself in the multicultural tapestry of Native American, Hispanic, and
Anglo traditions that lies buried in the thousands of archaeological sites
beneath the surface of Taos.
Read more...
Taught by David Lott, SMU alumnus and professional guide
Learn the
techniques and ideology behind the sport of fly fishing while experiencing
and appreciating the unparalleled world of Nature in northern New Mexico. Whether you are a
beginning or an experienced angler, you will learn new casting techniques,
best uses of your equipment, and how to “read a river.” You will be
shown how to
identify and incorporate area bug life, as well as...
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The Secret City: Los Alamos and the Atomic Age
Taught by James Hopkins, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Clements Department of History at SMU, and Cas Milner, Ph.D., adjunct professor of physics at SMU
This class has already filled! Please choose another class or email acurran@mail.smu.edu to be placed on the wait list for this course.
It once was
reported that there were two great loves in J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life:
physics and New Mexico. The two came together at Los Alamos during World War II
when he helped assemble a secret community of brilliant scientists who ushered
in the atomic age.
Read more...
for the Weekend of July 19-22:
From Kivas to Cathedrals: Religious Art and Architecture of New Mexico
Taught by Adam Herring, Ph.D., associate professor of art history, SMU Meadows School of the Arts
This course examines the artistic
and cultural legacies of colonial New Mexico: Pueblo life and
archictecture; Spanish city planning and church design; retablos and
santos, and their place in religious experience; and art in the secular life
of towns and haciendas of colonial and republican New Mexico.
Read more...
The vibrant northern Rio Grande is home to some the oldest and most spectacular petroglyphs in the region, chronicling over 4,000 years of migration, ethnic interaction, and religious practice. Through on-site lectures and actual fieldwork, you will discover the impressive rock art galleries of this sacred landscape... Read more...
The Living Geology of
Northern New Mexico: by Land and by Water
Taught by Neil Tabor, Ph.D., assistant professor of geological sciences at SMU
Explore the record of Earth's past and learn about the rich geological history
of northern New Mexico through road-, trail-, and riverside inspections of
outcrops between Taos and the Jemez Caldera.
The Fine Art of Photography: Beyond the Basics
Taught by Debora Hunter, associate professor of photography, SMU Meadows School of the Arts
What turns a photo into a powerful
image? When we look at photos, we know what we like, but why?
Designed for both practitioners and aficionados of photography, this course
will teach you how to assess the quality of photographs, technically and
aesthetically.
Read more...
D.H. Lawrence and New Mexico
Taught by Ross Murfin, professor of English, SMU Dedman College
This course will focus on the powerful influence that both Old and New Mexico
had on D.H. Lawrence. Focus will be on the poems, nonfiction prose, and
novels that he wrote in and about New Mexico and Mexico, as well as literary
works written in other places that he considered to be deliciously beyond the
edge of Western culture. Read more...
Taught by Kathy Lovin, professional chef and wine connoisseur
Increasingly, the wines of New
Mexico are conquering the Californians and pulling down top honors at
national and international wine competitions. This course will allow
you to taste and judge for yourself! Discover the deep roots and
unique history of grape-growing and winemaking in the distinctive terrain of
Northern New Mexico.
Read more...
Latino Politics in the Southwest
Taught by Harold Stanley, Guerin-Pettus Distinguished Chair in American Politics and Political Economy, SMU Department of Political Science
The increasing presence and power of Latino voters is changing American politics, a trend that can be seen vividly in the Southwestern states. Latinos have recently surpassed African-Americans as the most numerous minority group in the United States. Films, documentaries, field trips and discussion will flesh out such issues as immigration trends and policies... Read more...
Register Early!
We filled up very quickly this year, so don't miss out for next summer. Go to our online registration form now!
Give a Gift Certificate
When you give the gift of the Taos Cultural Institute, you’re giving an enriching weekend in the Land of Enchantment! Click here to make a gift.
Want to see how much fun we had this year?
Check out our Photo Albums from the July 2006 SMU-in-Taos Cultural Institute.
For more Information
Contact Allison Curran at:
acurran@mail.smu.edu
or 214-768-1303.
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