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08-09-2006, 06:37 PM
California jewelers jump at the chance
to open fine arts gallery in historic Deming
By Deming Reporter
© 2006 SoNewMex.com - Reprint Permission Granted
For years we’ve dreamt of having our own art gallery," say Richard and Lyn Orona who own Galeria 200.
"We moved to Deming in 2003 and the opportunity to open a gallery presented itself.
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"Of course, we jumped at the chance!"
The duo has been making jewelry for over 15 years. Their work has shown in galleries in Cambria, Half Moon Bay, and Folsom, Calif. And they have shown extensively at fine arts shows in California and Arizona.
Lyn is also an accomplished painter. Her medium is in oil. She loves to depict the gunfighters of the old West. Lyn’s paintings have been displayed in Deming and Las Cruces.
Galeria 200 represents 24 artists including the Oronas’ work. All of the artists are from the Southwest in a variety of mediums including pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, water color, gourd art, and textiles. "We are very proud of our gallery and invite all to come see us."
Galeria 200 is located in the heart of Deming at 200 S. Gold. Call 546-9590 for more information or go see them on the web at www.galeria200.com (http://www.galeria200.com/) Their website features a different artist monthly.
to open fine arts gallery in historic Deming
By Deming Reporter
© 2006 SoNewMex.com - Reprint Permission Granted
For years we’ve dreamt of having our own art gallery," say Richard and Lyn Orona who own Galeria 200.
"We moved to Deming in 2003 and the opportunity to open a gallery presented itself.
http://sonewmex.com/images/galeria200.jpg
"Of course, we jumped at the chance!"
The duo has been making jewelry for over 15 years. Their work has shown in galleries in Cambria, Half Moon Bay, and Folsom, Calif. And they have shown extensively at fine arts shows in California and Arizona.
Lyn is also an accomplished painter. Her medium is in oil. She loves to depict the gunfighters of the old West. Lyn’s paintings have been displayed in Deming and Las Cruces.
Galeria 200 represents 24 artists including the Oronas’ work. All of the artists are from the Southwest in a variety of mediums including pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, water color, gourd art, and textiles. "We are very proud of our gallery and invite all to come see us."
Galeria 200 is located in the heart of Deming at 200 S. Gold. Call 546-9590 for more information or go see them on the web at www.galeria200.com (http://www.galeria200.com/) Their website features a different artist monthly.