Tag: paint

Earth Day Soirée

Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council for an Earth Day Soirée virtually on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube for demonstrations and in-person at the Main Library for a film screening April 22nd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Premiere Times:

• 9:00 AM – Tree Care: Planting & Pruning (Virtual Workshop)
Garden staff will discuss tips, and tricks for planting, maintaining, and promoting a healthy environment for tree growth. Presented by The Community Pantry & Hope Garden.

• 12:00 PM – Recycling 101 (Virtual Workshop)
This workshop will discuss basic recycling and the differences between industrial, commercial, and residential recycling. Presented by the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council.

• 3:00 PM – Paint Pigments from Scratch (Virtual Workshop)
OFPL’s Resident Artist will discuss how to turn plants into paint. Presented by Octavia Fellin Public Library.

watch on facebook
watch on youtube

• 3:00 PM – The Day the Earth Stood Still (In-Person Film Screening)
Released in 2008 • 1 hr. 44 mins. • PG-13
An alien from another planet, accompanied by a giant robot, lands on Earth to eradicate the human race because of environmental damage inflicted by mankind on the planet.

Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave.

April 22nd at 3:00 PM

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Official Trailer (HD). OFPL does not own the rights to this video.

Rolled Paper Painting

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

April 18th at 4:00 PM

watch on facebook
watch on youtube

Add textural elements to your art. Learn the basics of rolling paper into workable art for future paintings.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

request a supply kit

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Neon Painting

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, February 14TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Create a neon-inspired painting using acrylic paint and a paintbrush.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Valentine Art Swap

Celebrate the season of love by participating in a Valentine Art Swap! Create a valentine-inspired work of art to share with someone.

Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

Arts123 Gallery
123 West Coal Ave.

Return your completed art to the Main Library, Monday through Saturday, or Art123 Gallery, Tuesday through Saturday, and receive LOVE in the form of a new piece of art. Due by Saturday, February 12th at 4 PM.

Request a 5”x5” canvas board using the Supply Request Form or pick one up at Art123 Gallery.  All mediums welcome. In collaboration with GallupARTS.

Submission Deadline
Saturday, February 12th at 4:00 PM

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Neo-Graffiti Art

Neo-graffiti or street art is a staple in any community that has evolved from a defiant graffiti art into a more commercial art meant to provoke thought. 

Join OFPL in-person on Friday, January 28th at 4:00 PM at the Children’s Branch to learn the fundamentals of creating stencils and the skills needed to make sidewalk graffiti.

Children’s Branch
200 West Aztec Ave.

Friday, January 28th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Recycled Tea Art

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

Monday, January 24th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Do you love tea? Celebrate Hot Tea Month by recycling your old tea bags to create unique paintings. Spill the Tea to create unique paintings for your home or as a perfect gift.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Sand Painting

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, November 29TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month by making your own sand painting. Traditionally sand paintings are used in ceremonial practices but we will be using the fundamentals to create a unique painting.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

All Paints Day with ‘Rezmo’

Join OFPL and dual-heritage graffiti artist ‘Rezmo’ on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Friday, November 19th at 4:00 PM. Learn the step-by-step process used by Rezmo to blend acrylic paints for the cultural iconography she is known for. 

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-12921 for more information.

Summer Reading Block Party

Join OFPL for an end of Summer Reading Block Party on Friday, July 30th at 3:00 PM outside the Children’s Branch near the playground.

  • Play OFPL’s Minute to Win It mini-challenges and win PRIZES.
  • Participate in Chalk the Walk and make your own colorful sidewalk chalk art.
  • Assemble your own Artist Trading Cards and exchange them with other community members.

Stop by for a fun filled afternoon for all ages.

Email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. 

Just Craftin’ Around Club – June 2021

Join OFPL and the Just Craftin’ Around Club LIVE on Zoom Saturday, June 12th at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of chatting and crafting!

Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, and food recipes as we craft together through knitting, collaging, painting, sewing, drawing, crocheting, and more.

Register to participate in OFPL’s virtual get-together HERE

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.