Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery features January artists and February art game
Artists Mary Zawacki and Frank Peacock take the spotlight in January, followed by “My Masterpiece Game” during Love of Art Month
Organ Mountain News report
MESILLA - The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature two local artists — Mary Zawacki and Frank Peacock — during January 2025.
Zawacki, a Las Cruces resident since 2011, specializes in oils and pastels. She previously worked as an advertising art director and graphic designer in Los Angeles for more than 20 years, focusing on the movie industry. Originally from Detroit, Zawacki earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan and further developed her interest in fine art through pastel painting studies at the Otis College of Art and Design.
Peacock’s work spans painting, pastels and etching, with a focus on bold color and texture. A National Landscape Painting Competition finalist, his pieces have been featured in museums, cultural centers and university exhibitions across the United States. Over the past three years, he has concentrated on capturing the pecan orchards of Doña Ana County, including those on the Stahmann, Salopek and Fletcher farms.
Upcoming February event: My Masterpiece Game
As part of February’s “Love of Art Celebration Month,” the gallery will host My Masterpiece Game, an interactive event running throughout the month. Visitors can match original works by regional artists with the world-renowned artists who inspired them, using clues attached to each piece.
The event will kick off with an open house on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The participant with the most correct answers by the end of the month will receive a $250 gallery gift certificate.
Ongoing gallery offerings
The gallery also features works from 30 regional artists in a variety of media, including:
- Oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings
- Fused glass art jewelry
- Woodturnings and ceramics
- Photography
- Mixed media and fiber art
- Decorated gourds and handmade textiles
- Miniature paintings, prints, and cards
The gallery is open to the public. For hours and more information, visit the Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery's website.
