Next Members' Meeting
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9 am - Noon
UNM Continuing Education, North Building, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Parking/ADA Access: Park in east lot behind building; enter through north door
Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 am: Check-in at greeting table
9:30 –10:00 am: Business meeting and announcements
10:00 – 10:15 am: Mini Drawing Lesson
10:15 – 10:30 am: Show-n-tell and door prize drawing
10:30 – Noon: Educational Program
October Educational Program Presenter
Lycee Anaya, Screening of Pilot Episode: artist series and discussion of film
Lycee Anaya will present a pilot screening called Artists Ignite. Watch as nine talented artists race against the clock to transform raw inspiration into stunning works of art – all in real time. This dynamic event kicks off with a live musical performance setting the creative spark. Artists will challenge the energy of the show and begin crafting their pieces in front of an audience. This show isn’t just about competition. It’s about visibility, opportunity and providing a space to give artists their voice back.
Lycee is a multidisciplinary artist and creative producer blending fine art, cinematic storytelling, and community engagement. With over 15 years in visual effects and over 30 years of fine arts, she crafts emotionally resonant compositions rooted in symbolism, memory, and metaphorical ritual. As founder of Artists Ignite in Albuquerque, NM, she empowers underrepresented voices and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, igniting the community to create together in friendly competition.
Mini Drawing Lesson Instructor
Carla Forrest, Fundamentals of Drawing
During the October meeting, Carla Forrest will teach the point-to-point drawing technique and fundamental core skills that enable artists to draw anything accurately and expressively. Honored as a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Arts Business Association, Carla obtained her Bachelor of Arts in studio art from State University of New York, Master of Science in Teaching Visual Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies from University of New Mexico.