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The
Mesa Verde Association is a joint
membership program of the Mesa Verde
Museum Association and the Mesa Verde
Foundation. Your MVA membership supports
both of these 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations.
The Mesa Verde Museum Association
(tax ID 84-1404606) provides educational
and interpretive material to visitors
of Mesa Verde National Park through
an active publishing program and the
operation of retail bookstores online,
in the park, and in Cortez, CO. Our
services enhance the visitor experience
and promote stewardship of Mesa Verde's
world-renowned archeological resources
and natural landscapes. Proceeds from
all Association operations are donated
to the park's interpretive, research,
and education programs.
The Mesa Verde Foundation (tax ID
84-046967) funds capital improvements,
projects, and educational endeavors
for Mesa Verde National Park. Our
projects include construction of a
new Visitor and Research Center near
the park's entrance and remodeling
the existing Far View Visitor Center
into a Tribal Cultures Center to enhance
understanding of the connection between
the Ancestral Puebloans and contemporary
Native American tribes.
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Welcome to "Verde Views," the e-newsletter
for Mesa Verde Association members and friends.
This periodic publication will keep you
informed about Association news and events,
park happenings, new products and special
sales.
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You're Invited to Rims to Ruins Fine Art Sale and Reception
Twenty-six top American Western artists who painted among the ancient ruins and dramatic landscape of Mesa Verde National Park in May will showcase their paintings and offer them for sale at the Vida Ellison Gallery at the Denver Public Library this fall.
Patrons can view and purchase the important regional paintings that capture the magic and grandeur of the park during a special Opening Reception and Sale on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The art will remain on display and for sale October 21 through November 3 at the library's Vida Ellison Gallery. At the Opening Reception and Sale, you'll have the rare opportunity to meet many of the artists.
Please join us for this incredible exhibition and sale at our special October 22 reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres. The event, sponsored by Mesa Verde Foundation, benefits Mesa Verde National Park. The Opening Reception and Sale cost is $75 per person. Please register early for the event.
For additional information or to register, visit www.mesaverdefoundation.org or contact MVF at 303-321-3120.
Painting: These Ancient Lands by Robert Peters
Mesa Verde Artist-in-Residence Sue King to Speak on September 12
On Thursday, September 12, 2013, textile artist Sue King from Lancaster, Ohio, will speak on her work as an art quilter and demonstrate the use of silk screening as a form of surface design. Participants can make a textile post card as a memento of their visit to the park, or screen a design on an item of their own clothing. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the library downstairs at Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park, and is open to all. Supplies will be provided but participants must bring their own item of clothing, such as a tee shirt, to screen if desired.
King has always been fascinated by history and enthralled with old photographs. Of her figurative work, composed entirely of textiles, King says,"I search for a way to connect our present experiences with those who came before. They call forth the ghost into the room." As a clinical social worker, King searches for connections with others, the commonalities of experience that define what it means to be human. Her current work focuses on themes of hardship, sacrifice and survival.
King will serve a two-week residency at Mesa Verde National Park in early September. She was selected by a jury of accomplished local artists, who lauded her vast number of presentations, publications, public collections, and solo exhibitions as well as the intricate quilting of portraiture as particularly noteworthy. More information about King is available at www.SueKingArts.com.
Quilt: Shiwawatiwa by Sue King
Enroll Now for Fall Photography Multi-Day Workshop
Learn to photograph the spectacular, world-famous Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park like a pro! To help you capture the best light and perspective of these remarkable structures in either digital or film cameras, MVMA is offering a special fall three-day photography workshop led by well known photographer and Northern Arizona University Professor Emeritus Dr. Gene Balzer.
This year the workshop is scheduled for October 11-13, 2013, and is limited to 13 participants to ensure plenty of personalized coaching. Tuition includes three days of instruction, two nights in-park motel lodging at the Far View Lodge, and all meals including two dinners at the famed Metate Room Restaurant. Participants will visit sites around the park at times designed to capture ideal lighting conditions, and will work on compositional skills for compelling images. The group will visit some archeological sites at hours when they're closed to the general public, and will also visit Mug House and Oak Tree House, beautiful cliff dwellings that are not normally open for visitors. For further information or to register, navigate to www.mesaverdeinstitute.org or call 800-305-6053. Mesa Verde Association members are eligible for a 20% discount!
Photograph: Spruce Tree House by Gene Balzer
Free 2013 Four Corners Lecture Series Continues
 The free Four Corners Lecture Series continues this summer, with programs presented in Mesa Verde National Park and throughout the region in August and September. We hope you'll join us for an upcoming program. Please note that the time has changed for Starr Tafoya's Santa Clara pottery demonstration, firing, and sale on September 21 here at Mesa Verde; it's now scheduled for 10:30 a.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. The full lecture series schedule can be found here.
When: August 18, 1:00 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center
Who: Laurie Webster
What: Ancient Textiles, Baskets, Hides, and Wood from Southeastern Utah
When: August 21, 7:00 p.m., Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Who: Mark Varien and Paul Ermigiotti
What: Pueblo Farming Project
When: August 25, 1:00 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center
Who: Bud Poe
What: Trail Canyon: Six Miles Long, Ten Thousand Years Deep
When: September 11, 7:00 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center
Who: Steve Lekson
What: Chaco Canyon, Capital of the Northern Southwest
When: September 19, 7:00 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College
Who: Jay Harrison
What: Spanish-Indigenous Interactions in the Late Colonial Era
When: September 20, 1:00 p.m., Anasazi Heritage Center
Who: Crow Canyon Scholars
What: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center & PBS film "Time Team America"
When: September 21, 10:30 a.m. (new time!), Visitor and Research Center, Mesa Verde National Park
Who: Starr Tafoya
What: Santa Clara Pottery Demonstration, Firing, and Sale
This lecture series is sponsored by the Mesa Verde Museum Association and Mesa Verde National Park, as well as by Fort Lewis College's Office of the President and Department of Anthropology, Anasazi Heritage Center, Bureau of Land Management, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society. Additional support is provided by ARAMARK/Mesa Verde Company and KSJD Dryland Community Radio.
Happy 97th Birthday, National Park Service!
Mesa Verde National Park will celebrate the 97th birthday of the National Park Service on Sunday, August 25 by waiving the admission fee to Mesa Verde National Park and all other national parks.
"National parks belong to all Americans and offer something for everyone – so visit the park, take a hike, go on a tour or just take in the scenery," said Park Superintendent Cliff Spencer.
The National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916. The United States was the first country in the world to set aside its most significant places as national parks so that they could be enjoyed by all. Today, the NPS cares for 401 national parks throughout the country – each one an important part of our collective identity. Some parks commemorate notable people and achievements, others conserve magnificent landscapes and natural wonders, and all provide a place to have fun and learn something. Plan your visit at www.nps.gov/findapark.
The mission of the National Park Service extends beyond parks into communities across the country where it works with partners to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities that revitalize neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life. To see what the NPS does here in Colorado, go to www.nps.gov/CO.
Additional fee free days for 2013 for National Park Service units are: September 28 (National Public Lands Day), and November 9 to 11 (Veterans Day weekend).
Happy birthday, NPS!
Mesa Verde National Park has lifted fire restrictions which have been in effect since June 29, 2013. "Over the past couple of weeks, we have had some significant rain showers across the park that have reduced the fire danger,"; stated Superintendent Cliff Spencer.
Due to recent fire history and early fire season weather trends which indicated the possibility of a severe fire season, the park received 'severity fire resources' for the peak of the fire season. These firefighting resources included fire trucks and personnel from Acadia National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, North Cascades National Park and the U.S. Forest Service.
"If the fire danger increases later in the season, restrictions may once again be implemented," stated Chief Ranger Farias.
The Desert Southwest: Four Thousand Years of Life and Art by Allan and Carol Hayes with photography by John Blom
The Desert Southwest presents a visually stunning and fresh perspective on the history of the desert, including its people, achievements, and artistic traditions. Weaving together archeological and human histories, it tells the story of one of the most inspiring places on earth. This visually spectacular odyssey includes collections of pottery rarely seen before alongside engaging text build on research from academic archives and historic documents. Its 208 pages are lavishly illustrated with full color photographs and historic images.
Priced at $24.95, or just $19.96 for Mesa Verde Association members; click here to purchase yours today. As always, proceeds from your purchases support Mesa Verde National Park.
Not a member yet? It's easy to join! Just click here or call us at 1-800-305-6053 or 970-529-4445 for assistance.
Misplaced your member discount code? Just call or email us at info@mesaverde.org and we'll be happy to provide it to you!
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