Ignacio Library hosts Denim & Diamonds Gala

Friday - January 26, 2024 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

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Original artwork and prints on display, Southern Ute elder and artist, Russell Box Sr., takes moment to do some light reading ahead of the Denim and Diamonds event at the Ignacio Community Library.

Gina Schulz, President and Janie Herrera, Treasurer of Friends of the Library recruit new FOL members.

Janie Herrera shows a couple of her watercolor pieces.

Local artist, Veryl “Nadya” Rosenbaum shows two of her watercolor pieces, “The Dancers” and “Thunderbird.” Rosenbaum sends her son Ronald Blatt her original artwork, who then creates digital images of her paintings.

Diné artist, Lydia Johns, originally from northern Arizona, stands with satisfied customer, Sunshine Baker, wearing a beaded hat created by Johns.

Liz and her husband Rick Winlock.

Sunshine and Leila Baker are served Carnita tacos from Christine Wynn who catered the event.

Mari Jo Owens, Principal at the Southern Ute Montessori Academy, peruses the silent auction items, while checking on items she and her husband bid on. The auction raised money for Friends of the Library and other programs of the library.

Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

The 2nd annual Denim & Diamonds Gala Fundraiser was hosted by the Ignacio Community Library, to benefit the Friends of the Library, while also supporting programs of the library. Artists exhibited their artwork, and some donated pieces for the silent auction. Various Ignacio businesses also donated items to the fundraiser. The event was catered by Christine Wynn, and cheese trays and tables were donated by the Sky Ute Casino Resort.