Above, Rep. Bill Stoltze visits with Juneau artist Rie Munoz during the Community Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.
Right, Rep. Bob Miller, D-Fairbanks, and Rep. Lindsey Holmes, D-Anchorage, mix with the crowd.
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Rie Munoz
~ Over 100 Rie Muñoz
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NEWS LETTER |
Biggest Show of the Year
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Gala-Rie
at the Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Tacoma Dome, October 2012 Booth 209
February 2012
Rie Munoz adds new dimension
You can now go to youtube.com and see Rie's guided tour of the Alaska State Museum Exhibition 2006. The first segment is ready now--you're going to love this. As usual she makes you feel like you're right there with her.
So! what do you do?
In your browser, type, youtube.com
You Tube opens, then type in, Rie Munoz
Then sit back and join Rie in a
walk through of her original watercolor exhibition at the Alaska State
Museum in Juneau, 2006
Featuring over 100
original watercolor paintings along with stained glass, tapestries and
memorabilia, the 30 minute DVD gives the viewer insight into the art and
the artist.
January, 2012
Rie is on her way to Sunny California
But, wait a minute she got one more social occasion under her belt before heading south. Rie is always welcomed and adored by so many Alaskans. Rie is well known for her deep caring about all her neighbors and their wellbeing.
compliments Juneau Empire
Juneau welcomes state legislators
Posted: January
22, 2012 - 12:05am
Michael Penn/Juneau Empire
Rep. Bill Stoltze visits with Juneau artist Rie
Munoz during the 27th Community Welcome Reception at
Centennial Hall on Wednesday.
Juneau welcomes state legislators for the second session of
the 27th legislature with warmth, food and friendly faces.
Rie's Getting ready to head South
Rie enjoyed another great holiday season with her family and friends in Alaska again this year. Rie's granddaughter Mercedes was home for the holidays and they shared some fun time. Of coarse she gets great pleasure in seeing grandson Mathew quite frequently.
As the harsher weather arrives in Juneau, Rie is packing her bags and bidding her family and friends ado as she's off on her annual journey to Morrow bay this month for warm up time and just enjoying the great life.
Gala-Rie, has had another fantastic year. We had a wonderful time at the 2011 show- visiting with Rie's fans, sharing the fun stories, and providing an opportunity for them to purchase some rare prints and many newer ones still at issue price.
We're looking forward to the show at the Tacoma Dome, October 2012. We'll again have an amazing Collection of Rie's work going back to the very beginning including some of her first published prints as well as some great surprises . See you at Booth #209.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
from Mary & Bill at Gala-Rie
December ~ 2011
~ Excerpts From Juan's News Letter ~
RIE - HAPPY AS A CLAM
Life is good for Rie these days. In her cozy condo, she sleeps in—to 8 am sometimes—makes herself a cup of coffee and reads the Juneau Empire newspaper in her robe and pajamas. After that, she’ll have an English muffin with cheese or marmalade and perhaps another coffee.
The food store is about three blocks away and Muñoz walks there a few times a week. She also likes to walk the quarter mile to the senior center to have lunch with friends.
On other days, she’ll hop in her Toyota Prius and drive (yes she’s still driving!) ‘out the road’ to pick up mail at the Rie Muñoz gallery, visit friends in the Pioneer Home, or go to the Fred Meyer store. She doesn’t drive when it’s getting dark or during rush hours. (Rush hours in Juneau are like one city block of traffic down south so it’s not that bad.)
Rie and Matthew watching the sunset at Lena Cove
At least once a week we all get together for dinner. Sometimes it’s at a restaurant, or we’ll cook ‘out the road’ at our place. In winter, with the shorter days, Rie will drive the 16 miles before it gets dark, have dinner and spend the night in our cabin. It’s about 40 yards from our house, overlooking the cove and an eagle’s nest, (see Lena Cove lithograph). After breakfast, when it is light enough, she packs up her overnight suitcase and goes home.
It was on one of these mornings that Rie brought her suitcase to the front of her car without putting it inside. She went inside to say goodbye and when she came out, the suitcase was gone! We couldn’t imagine that a ‘no-good-nick’ would steal the suitcase at 8 am in a nice rural neighborhood. In addition to her toothbrush, a change of clothes, and a few cookies, one of her valuable sketchbooks was inside—none of which could be found!
On the following day, I expanded the search area and found the suitcase in the neighbor’s bushes. Rie’s belongings were scattered about the woods, soaking wet. I noticed bear teeth marks in her suitcase and figured out the rest of the story. The bruin was very close when Rie put the suitcase in front of the car. He snatched it, unzipped it by the way, and ate the cookies and toothpaste. He showed no interest in the Rie Muñoz sketches.
I salvaged the drenched sketchbook and put paper towels between each page of sketches before they stuck together. While Rie still uses both the suitcase and the sketchbook, she is more cautious with her belongings in our unsavory neighborhood.
Rie travels to Tenakee and stays about one month a year in her cabin on Chichagof Island. The town of one hundred is known for the mineral hot springs that are 105° year-round. The springs are located a mere 75 yards from Rie’s cabin and she takes a daily bath at 9 am sharp, the start of women’s hours. On her last trip, Rie had to kick out three commercial fishermen who had stayed in the bath too long! She bragged about it later to a group of women and they said that, yes, it was their husbands.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Rie Muñoz, 90, has put down her brushes with the exception of an occasional family picture for fun. One of these is Matthew on his first trick or treat adventure! We headed downtown on a rainy and windy night. As we drove silently in the darkness, Matthew, dressed as his favorite superhero, said in a serious voice, "Dad, Spiderman is a little nervous about trick or treating." When Rie heard the story she had a good laugh and painted the scene.
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November 2011
Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
We had a wonderful time visiting with so many of Rie's friends and fans at this years show. It was amazing seeing all the guests enjoying the events, shopping for gifts and having such a fun time.
Long lines first thing in morning, every day
We were setup and ready to greet all the friends.
Here they come.
And there was a steady flow
Our second show at the Tacoma Dome and we just signed up for next year.
Our little friend says, "T'was a Great Show, night night."
Thank you all so much. We are often asked, how did the show go.
We are really please to tell you that the interest in Rie, her health and was she having a good time, was exciting. The sales at this show were beyond our expectations. We really thank all of you who stopped by and enjoyed the show. The art sales were incredible.
Visit Gala-Rie at the Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival at the Tacoma
Dome
October 19 ~ 23rd
Booth 209
We'll have a great
selection of Rie Muñoz Art
~S & N
Collector Art Prints ~ old & new~
~Posters~
~Art Pins~
Happy Holidays to All
We look forward to seeing you at the festival
More show info & Coupons: http://www.holidaygiftshows.com
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October 2011
Rie's 90th Birthday Party in Juneau
We took the opportunity and flew to Juneau experiencing another one of the on going adventures with Rie Muñoz,
Rie greeted her friends in her normal fashion for over 2 hours. There was lots of great food and the friends just kept coming. Rie greeted each and every friend with open arms and stories of the past flying. So many smiles, it had to have been one of the most energized events we've ever experienced.
Rie has moved down town and settled into her new digs and says she love the place, She decorated with many memories and a very special work of art by granddaughter Mercedes.
What's Rie up to now!
While Rie is not actively painting any longer she is working on a very interesting project. She says it got off to a bit rocky start.
As luck would have it, seems as though it's going to work out. She tells of the events as the project began in this short story.
"I no longer paint and haven't for about 5 years cause my eyes are bum. But that's ok with me having painted between 1500 and 2000 paintings in my life. So what do I do now? One thing I am doing is my memoirs. That just about came to an early end when a bear stole my Tenakee suitcase which held my memoir work, when I retuned from that Village. I had put it by the car that was going to take me home from Juan's house and when I went back outside it was gone!! Later, Juan found it in bushes and only thing missing was a bag of home -made cookies from a friend - Cheers & Love Rie"
AUGUST 2011
Happy 90th Birthday Rie
~ You're Invited
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Celebrate Rie's 90th Birthday
August 20 2-4pm at the Rie Munoz Gallery, 2101 Jordan Ave.
The Rie Muñoz Gallery in Juneau, Alaska will be hosting Rie's 90th birthday party Saturday, August 20, from 2-4 pm. Everybody is invited! This should be well attended. The locals never miss an opportunity for free chow, and to be at an 'historic' occasion.
PAINTING FOR FUN
It looks like Rie is still painting after all. She recently gave Juan and Cathy a fun painting of their son Matthew roasting marshmallows with an enormous stick. Rie got her inspiration at a fun beach fire in Tenakee.
Rie Settles back into Alaska Life
Rie really likes her new condo, says it is centrally located on flat land so she doesn't have to climb the stairs anymore and she has easy access to the whole town from there. She looks over toward Douglas and really has a terrific view.
Also she really likes being a senior citizen. She's finding all kinds of things, to help her stay active as ever, from the local bus service to the many senior services offered, it's an amazing time we live in, look around and take advantage of it all every day.
June - July 2011
Rie's back in Juneau
Rie had a surprise visit, before leaving Morro Bay, from Juan and grandson Matthew. Actually Juan and Matthew may have used Rie's vacation in Morrow Bay as an excuse to go to Disneyland. We don't know that for sure but you must admit it's a bit suspicious, ya think!
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Rie is now back in Alaska enjoying the good life!
April 2011
If your planning a trip to Alaska, read this first!
Our April News is from the Rie Muñoz Gallery, a very interesting and informative read.
by Juan Muñoz
March 2011
Rie's Ready to Head South
Christmas was great for a lot Rie's friends & fans this year. Most all the folks ordering Rie's art were excited to know that life is really good for her. Rie had a wonderful holiday season enjoying Mercedes home from college and watching Matthew growing up.
It's going to be a busy month for Rie as she gets ready to head to Morrow Bay and warmer weather, which she says she's really looking forward to. Juneau has been having a white, windy and cold season, they say it seems a bit more than usual.
Gala-Rie, have had another fantastic year. We had a wonderful time at the 2010 show- visiting with Rie's fans, sharing the fun stories, and providing an opportunity for them to purchase some rare prints and many newer ones still at issue price We are all looking forward to the show at the Tacoma Dome, October 2011. We'll again have an amazing Collection of Rie's work going back to the very beginning including some of her first published prints. See you at Booth #209.
Note from a fan
She writes - "When needing to be cheered up, tell all Rie's fans the following. Forget chocolate, forget the wine, don't worry about the weather. Just sit back, relax and enjoy their Rie Munoz art. It makes you feel so good. I thought I'd share these thoughts with you. By the way, thanks, we had the Lena Cove print framed for Christmas, it sure brings back wonderful memories".
A Rie Friend
Visit Gala-Rie at the Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival at the Tacoma
Dome
Our next Show ~ October 2011 Booth 209
Thank you
all, 2010 was tremendous, we really appreciate your business
November 2010
Tacoma Holiday Food and Gift Festival
It was great to see Rie's friends and fans at the show. They visited our booth, shared their "Rie stories" and found treasures. Many new faces and lots of longtime fans. The show featured an amazing 40 year estate collection.
We have lots of exciting old prints, very rare and hard to find. The estate collection is a tremendous addition to our print catalogue. You'll find a great selection to choose from.
Over 400 prints available at gala-rie with at least 100 at issue price to choose from There really is something for everyone. Just go to our catalogue and browse around. Any questions email or give us a call.
Rie was tickled that everyone had such a great time enjoying the prints at the show. She is getting ready to head South to Morrow Bay for the winter. She'll return to Juneau, Tenakee and the family in a few months , but the warmer weather really makes her feel good, "feeling good is, good", says Rie.
See the prints in our collection CATALOGUE
We are adding a new Page each month, Featuring 2 prints "Double Feature"
Tacoma Dome - October 2010
28th
Holiday Food and Gift Festival
Rie Muñoz Art ~ Booth
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This is the largest show of type on the coast. Everyone says, "It's a great event, they wouldn't miss it".
We've been commissioned to sell an outstanding private collection . Visit our booth 209 and enjoy Ries' art, "Find yourself a treasure".
As many of you already know, Rie has retired her brushes and we've seen the last of the new print releases.
The final 2 prints published by Rie Munoz, "Lena Cove" and "Memorial at Sea" were tremendous, we still have a few at issue price. Take a look at our catalogue you'll find over 350 prints in stock-- over 40 at issue price.
About Rie
Rie is doing great! Going to art shows, not having anymore herself.
Rie is not doing interviews, events, commissions or shows.
No new prints or art coming out.
The only thing she has planned is a few trips south. She goes down to Seattle 3-4 times a year.
Rie is making plans to go to Morro Bay again for a few months during the worst part of the winter.
Rie Muñoz celebrated her 89th birthday on August 17th with family, most notably her grandson Matthew age 4, whose birthday was four days earlier.
Mercedes, below, on left at around 4, and on the right a few months ago a truly beautiful young lady. She recently left for college, we wish her the very best life she can imagine. Time surely does fly!
It's all about the Journey, may yours be eventful!
September 2010
Happy Birthday Rie
Rie Muñoz celebrated her 89th birthday on August 17th with family, most notably her grandson Matthew age 4, whose birthday was four days earlier. Rie and the rest of us just returned from two weeks in Tenakee where we had great fun cracking crab, roasting marshmallows on the beach and picking berries. " Juan"
Rie Puts Down Her Brushes
During their party, Rie and Matthew drew a few sketches together, but other than that, Rie is not painting any more. Muñoz says, "my eyesight is ‘bum’, but I figured I've painted between 1,500 and 2,000 paintings in my life and I'm perfectly ok to put down my brushes."
Munoz Print found in Vermont Antique Shop
Rie received this photo of an original 1960 Rie Muñoz watercolor of Skagway, Alaska. It was purchased by a resident of South Carolina while traveling in Vermont last month. She stopped by this antique store and spotted a charming but very dusty picture way back behind two columns of ‘stuff.’ The owner wanted $50 but settled on $35! Measuring 12 ¾" x 9 ½" it is currently appraised at between $3,500 and $4,000. What a find!
August 2010
What's up with Rie?
Talked to Rie the other day, she sounded wonderful. Rie will be 89 the 17th of this month. She sounds really happy and excited about life and all the goings on. Granddaughter Mercedes is off to college later this month and Matthew will be 4 years old. It's unbelievable how quickly time fly's.
Rie just spent a couple weeks relaxing in Tenakee enjoying the good life. She said the blueberries were big, abundant and tasty. As you know one of Rie's favorite places to hang out is Tenakee.
She just returned to Juneau, first night in town had a dinner invitation with friends. Rie is spending most of her time just enjoying life, sketching anything that gets in her way. She is actually sketching for another book project, to be completed one day for one of her friends.
Rie really likes her new home downtown and she has her own parking spot. Up on Starr Hill, it was 1st come second out of luck and she says, "As more kids turned 16 and got their own cars, well, less and less parking places. Not having to go up and down the stairs in all kinds of weather is really nice too!"
We also talked about the Holiday Food and Gift Festival coming to the Tacoma Dome in October where we will have a collection of her old and new prints available for the Christmas shoppers. She said "It sounded fantastic"
Rie Munoz, Painting, Not Publishing!
From "Rie Munoz Update 2010"
"After releasing almost 600 prints, posters, silk-screens, cards and books, Rie Muñoz has decided to retire from publishing her art. Rie continues to pursue her love of painting and is currently doing just that, in Morro Bay, CA. She will join us back here in Juneau in a couple months. Once again, Rie is still painting but future works will not be released as print editions.
When Rie first exhibited in Alaska her original watercolors sold for around $35, a reasonable price even in the 60’s. If asked the current value of one of those paintings, Rie will cheerfully reply, "I’ll give you $36 for it right now!"
Early Muñoz shows sold out quickly. As her popularity grew, a lot of people wanted to own a piece of her art but were unable to find it. That’s when Rie started publishing her work. Muñoz first worked with linocuts and stencils and then with silkscreens. The first release of "Pushing Home Through Baby Ice" was in 1969, with an edition of 20
Rie’s first three lithographs were "Eskimo Story Teller" 1973, "King Island" 1974 and "Scary Sea"1974. Thinking the public would not like "Scary Sea" she destroyed half of the 500 edition! Rie has always self-published with the exception of a few releases by Mill Pond Press. Rie enjoyed the freedom to print what she wanted, when, how, and so on. With her popularity rising in Alaska and the Pacific NW, Muñoz was always given a boost by the positive energy and response she met during the art shows in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. "I really feel inspired to get back to Juneau and paint," she would say after an opening". Juan Muñoz
Gala-Rie
We still have lots of Rie's "sold out" art at very reasonable prices -- over 40 prints at issue price. We offer a great collection of Rie Munoz, prints, posters, art cards, cloisonné pins, DVD's and books. See our catalogue for prints in stock. You're sure to find art to buy, or just enjoy the viewing adventure. We've been selling and collecting Rie's art for over 30 years, "loving every minute of it". The Rie Munoz party isn't over. Like all of life, change comes with time. Rie has chosen to try to get more into hers while still offering new original paintings, which is her first love.
"Alaska Seafood Sustainability In Plain English"
Rie Muñoz is working with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) and has produced a marvelous brochure entitled, "Alaska Seafood Sustainability in Plain English." This 26 page 5 ¼" x 7 ½" full color brochure features no fewer than 14 Muñoz images relating to seafood marketing in Alaska. This brochure will be distributed at worldwide trade shows.
ASMI plans to translate the brochure to Chinese, Japanese and French next year. They are also making a trade show booth featuring Muñoz’s colorful images, a DVD and other marketing tools. If you would like one or more of these Alaska Seafood Sustainability in Plain English brochures for your special clients, please contact ASMI’s U.S. Marketing Office in Seattle, 1-800-806-2497.
Rie Returning Home
Rie
stayed at Morro Bay an additional month, the weather was great down there
and it was cold in Alaska so it's not hard to figure out how she made her
choice. She plans on being home in April with plenty of activity
planned as usual.
What's Rie up to
Rie is in Juneau looking after Juan's house and dog while they are off to Chile to visit relatives and just kick back for a while. As soon as Juan returns, Rie is also getting ready to head off to Morro Bay CA. for a couple months R & R. Rie really enjoys the warm climate and many interesting sights. It doesn't seem to matter where she is though as she always finds scenes that delight her and some how end up in her sketch book. She is still sketching daily and painting regularly. Bottom line, Rie is off to visit family and warm up.
Next scheduled release Nov 4th 2009
November 4th is the next scheduled print release. We are taking orders now for these prints. "Lena Cove" was painted recently and "Memorial at Sea" is an older piece that Rie has had a lot of requests for, so she decided to publish it as a companion piece. We will have these 2 prints ready for shipping on Wednesday November 4th.
There are no more print releases scheduled at this time. As so many have noted, Rie has indeed slowed down publishing new prints. Your in luck though as we have a fantastic collection of her older prints on hand, many at issue price. Take a look at our Catalogue, you'll find lots of treasures.
Rie is off vacationing
Rie has not slowed down since her 88th birthday last month. She continues to paint new scenes of the Alaskan adventure and often records the life and times of folks anywhere she wanders. Rie continues to delighting us as only she can do.
Currently she is traveling on a three week trip with friend Ruth Pederson to Palm Springs and Victoria, B.C. When she returns, she will head to Tenakee to relax from her vacation. In January Rie will do her annual winter exodus to Morro Bay, California.
August 2009
Happy Birthday Rie August 17th
Rie is celebrating her 88th birthday August 17th. We wish Rie continued health, excitement and adventure as she continues on her Journey. Rie has given and shared so much with us over so many years, always showing the brightest in every situation. Rie continues to create some of the most thought provoking, heart felt and nostalgic art we have ever seen. Her art continues to captivate people all over the world.
Four New Art Cards
Rie just added 4 new art cards to the line now totaling 56: "Bear in Town", " Coming into the Inlet", "Dream" and "Family Dog" These were all very popular scenes over the past several years. These new cards will delight you. We sell so many art cards that having these four new ones will deli
Next Print Release November 2009
2 new prints will be released in November 2009, date and specifics to be announced later.
Rie donates prints to Pioneers' Home
July 2009: Rie Muñoz donated 25 various size and theme prints to the Sitka Pioneers' Home. Rie has generously given to many great causes over the years. This donation will brighten the lives of and foster many memories for the 75 Alaska residence living in the home. When we see how Ries' art effects so many people we have had the opportunity serve and their reactions to Ries' art, we know there are going to be some happy campers in Sitka.
May 2009
New Print Release May
Two really nice new prints will be available May 8th, "Unloading Fish" marks the end of one season and "Mixed Bouquet" is bringing in the new. These two editions are 300 each
Rie comes back home
Rie Munoz sat out another grueling Alaskan winter in the mild climate of Morro Bay, CA, a shrewd move, Rie spent time sightseeing, visiting with family and friends, and painting.
Excerpt from a recent letter;
"Everyday I get up around 6 am, get dressed go downstairs-make the coffee and eat breakfast while watching CNN news which is often the same as the previous few days. Then I walk over to my brother Piet's house and we have coffee together and then we split up and they do their things whatever that might be an I start painting until around noon. all seven days a week. I love that part of the day best of all"
Just before Rie was ready to come home from Morro Bay, CA, Juan and grandson Matthew stopped in to visit grandma Rie on their way home from a "Boys Gone Wild" adventure at Disneyland.
Rie
and Matthew, who's having the most fun?
Rie Munoz Alaska Women's Hall of Fame
Rie was recently selected for induction into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame. As part of Alaska's fifty-year Statehood celebration this organization has chose the Alaskan women who have helped shape the state in to what it is today. A Ceremony was held in the BP Energy Center in Anchorage on March 6, but Rie was in California and could not attend. Congratulations Rie !
Giant Worm Legend
"Giant Worm Legend" SOLD OUT very quickly as we had suspected it would. This was a very short edition, only 175 but the folks who got them really liked the beautiful deep colors and of course the great legend.
"The culture of the northwestern coast of Alaska is rich in legend and lore. It is said that at one village, an old woman was left behind when the townspeople departed to hunt for seals at their summer camp. The others left no food for the woman but she was not ready to die.
Everyday the old woman would go out on the beach and search for scraps of food; fish, a piece of blubber or skin. One day, while beachcombing she found a small worm. Instead of eating it she decided to keep it as a companion. She shared what little food she had with the worm and it grew larger and larger. The worm followed her around. Soon it was big enough to hunt seal and would bring home lots of food for both of them.
By the time the snow started to fall, the worm was enormous, and could kill anything. When the tribe returned to their village the giant worm attacked the villagers who had been so cruel to his friend, and killed them all."
The "Giant Worm
Legend" original watercolor was painted in 1976.
It was published in 2008, released in January of 2009. It is Rie Munoz’s
only Giclee reproduction to date. It was printed by Mounier Giclee in
Morro Bay California.
"Worm Legend" drawing by Eskimo artist George Ahgupuk
Rie Visits Mexico
Rie went to Puerto Vallarta with good friend Ruth Pederson for a couple of weeks. They did little of nothing, came back with no pictures, paintings or souvenirs. Rie did return looking great however. Yes, Rie was tanned, rested and ready.
Ready for what you may ask? Rie came back on November 3, a day before the election. The election was of interest to millions, but for the Muñoz family this was a very important election for a more personal reason. Rie's daughter-in-law, Cathy Munoz, was running for the State House of Representatives against an incumbent. Cathy did win the election and she is the only 3rd generation Alaskan legislator, both of her grand parents and her father, Elton Engstrom served in the Alaska Legislature.
Rie Promotes Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Rie Munoz has been a long time proponent of early reading. Recently she has teamed up with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program for a local promotion. More than 750 children, 0-5 years old, have enrolled in the program and will receive one book a month. With a co-sponsor match from local businesses, $25 will purchase books for 10 kids. The goal is to enroll 1000 kids. Ten thousand books have been delivered to date in Juneau! The youngsters will have a nice library by the time they start school at 5. There are not children’s books by Munoz on the title list but that doesn’t bother Rie at all!
Gig Harbor Resident Donates Large Collection to Hospital
A friend of Ries' who lived in Juneau but now resides in Gig Harbor donated a large collection of Rie's work to the local St. Anthony Hospital. the donor, who wishes to remain anonymous has contributed 86 Rie Munoz prints and silk-screens valued at over $40,000 to the worthy cause.
What makes this donation even better is that the art is to be framed and hung in the hospital as well as neighboring hospitals in Tacoma, Lakewood and Federal Way. St Anthony Hospital co-chair Rick Larson said, "The soothing, healing benefits of beautiful art are well known in health care"
"Field Flowers" is now Sold Out
If you've been thinking about
this beautiful print, we still have it at issue price.
Title: "Field
Flowers"
Product Number:
0601
Image Size: 4"
X
4 3/8"
Edition Size: 750
Issue Price: $55.00 shpkgd
New Print Release November 4th, 2008
Two great new prints by Rie Munoz. Entitled "Checking for Soft Shells" and "Winter Quarters, Kotzebue," these two super prints will be released Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
PLEASE Don't Forget to Vote
Rie and Matthew Muñoz Celebrate Birthdays
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Rie Munoz And her grandson Matthew celebrated their birthdays together a couple of months ago. Rie turned 87 and Matthew two. Both are doing great and are very happy. It's probably safe to assume that there will be great adventures ahead for Matthew and Rie.
The New Alaska Quarter
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Cathy won the primary and is on her way
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Rie's Ddaughter-in-law, Cathy Munoz, is running for the District 4
House of Representatives seat here in Juneau. Rie has been going door
to door with the candidate and other volunteers, discussing issues and
urging people to vote. They have been getting a lot of exercise,
mostly in the rain and wind. That impresses the voter to see the
candidate battle the elements along with Rie Munoz Knocking at their
door. She won the recent August 26 primary and 'God willing and tide rising,' she will go all the way this time. Good Luck Cathy. |
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"Bear in Town" Tapestry
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Rie Munoz just received a new tapestry from Aubusson, France.
This magnificent tapestry, "Bear in Town" measures 54" X 65" and sells
for $25000.00. The tapestry will be on display at the Rie Munoz
Gallery in Juneau.
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Dream Poster for Alaska Visionaries
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New Print Release August 1st, 2008
Rie has been home in Juneau and Tenakee, She spends as much time as possible with her two grandchildren who are growing up rapidly, how time does fly - It's all about the journey! We hear all the time from folks buying Rie's art, how incredible she is at bringing back memories of the many diverse journeys we've had. She's especially talented at portraying our every day life and in many cases even convincing us we were really having a great time enduring the toils of the day.
Rie is off to Seward to hook up with some artist friends, visit and of course do some sketching. She is always sharing life with her friends in the great North, no grass growing under her feet.
Message in a Bottle
Rie got an e-mail the other day from a gentleman in British Columbia saying he had found a four year old message in a bottle from Rie! Rie and a couple of friends were on the way to Unalaska and having finished a bottle of gin they cheerfully wrote a message in a bottle and threw it in ;the rough waters of the Gulf of Alaska. This chap was beach combing for Japanese glass balls in Lepas Bay near the old Haida village of Kiusta on West coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. the message written on one of Rie's art cards was a mainly complaining that they had lots of olives left but no gin.
Rie Returns Home from Morro Bay
Rie had a super time in Morro Bay, California for the last couple of months, but was equally excited to return home. She's most interested in what 'the latest" is with her little grandson Matthew. Juan usually has some fun anecdote to share in the way of a new move or word he has mastered.
Rie did a few paintings while on the coast. Sea lions, birds, bright colors and a quiet fishing industry all make for great subject matter.
Rie is off to the Iditarod Dog Sled Race
A couple days after returning from California, Rie jumped on a plane to
Nome to check out the last part of the 2008 Iditarod Race. No, She didn't
run in the Iditarod but did a number of great sketches for future
paintings
Unlike most, Rie didn't care to see who won. she just wanted to sketch and get the flavor of the race so she showed up a week after the winner came in. just in time to watch the 'red Lantern' prize (the last team in) given to a local Juneau musher, Debbie Bicknell. Later that night Rie and Debbie dined together and Rie got to hear all about the long journey.
Release Schedule for 2008
Rie plans on releasing 6 lithographs this year as follows:
2 - lithographs May 1st
2 - lithographs August 1st
2 - lithographs November 1st
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Rie is featured in many publications
Rie and her art is continually pursued by her fans and the journalists. You'll find her featured in the Anchorage Daily News at http://www.adn.com/arts/story/245166.html and her new book "King Island Journal" is featured in the April 2008 Alaska Magazine which is available now on the news stands www.alaskamagazine.com Rie continues on the move through her Alaska. She just came home from Morro Bay and then went on to visit with the folks and enjoy another exciting Iditarod Race. Not sure but I'd bet she did a little sketching and maybe we'll see another picture inspired by the race!
We have the book "King Island Journal" available at $29.95 +$2.95 shipping Bk Rate
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
2008
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ... March 2008... is a great experience you can enjoy from wherever you are. The Official Iditarod site is where you can follow the teams on the trail. Just click on the link and your off to an exciting Alaskan adventure. www.iditarod.com
Anchorage Museum Show
Rie Munoz had a super original art exhibition up in Anchorage with the artist's reception on December 1. Several hundred people came to see Rie and her 45 original water colors and three tapestries.
Rie Moves OFF Starr Hill
After 45 years of living in the historic Starr Hill neighborhood in downtown Juneau, Rie has moved closer to sea level. Rie purchased a condo downtown last month where she doesn't have so many treacherous steps to negotiate and she's within a short walking distance to stores and the Post Office. Many friends live in the same complex as well as many long time Juneauites. Starr Hill is snowy ,slippery and a bit hazardous five months out of the year and Rie's car is often buried in snow for a couple of those. She now has covered parking and for first time in many years she has a bed and dinning table." I just love it here", exclaimed Rie.
Off to California
Like a snowbird flying south for the winter, Rie is making her annual migration to a warmer climate. During January and February Rie will rent her small house overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Morro Rock. From this base camp she'll take walks along the waterfront, visit her brother and nephew, stretch and paint. She says there will be plenty of scenes there for her to sketch and maybe paint.
Where is Rie?
She headed up to Anchorage for a book & poster signing this weekend, November 30th. Rie's looking forward to seeing and visiting with friends and fans. Surely the adventures in the "King Island Journal" will be a fantastic discussion topic for all. We have the book "The King Island Journal" and the poster "Bear in Town" available for sale now, and the book is available at your local library.
Gala-Rie UPDATE August 17, 2007 Next Print Release August 17
2 - Limited edition
prints and then!
A
silk-screen will be released in September 2007 and then for the Holidays! ~~ King Island Journal November 1st ~~ And Then ? time will tell
Latest print Release May 17th Rie Munoz released three new lithograph prints "De-Icer, Morro Bay", "Dinner Coming?" and "Tenakee Gardner" These are available at Gala-Rie, Check them out and give us a call to order yours. Cannery Dish Washer and "Lentil Soup are now sold out. We have a few of the "Steam Bath, Unalaska", if you've been thinking about it, don't wait.
Rie's back home Rie had a wonderful time in Morro Bay sketching and painting interesting scenes and subjects such as "De-Icer Morro Bay" one of many. The weather was much warmer and comfortable down there and she gets to visit family and friends and catch up on all the happenings. Soon after she arrived home in Juneau and acclimated a bit, it was time for Spring Break so the family headed out to Tenakee Springs and dug out the cabins from the record snowfall. As a bonus they got in on the last of the subsistence King Crab season and plenty of sketching and eating.
By the sounds and looks of things in Juneau, one would have to assume that Rie may be pretty excited to get back just to see her grand kids. Mercedes and Matthew surely have a way of keeping grandma Rie entertained.
Wonderful memory Shared This is a wonderful note and a couple pictures from a Rie Fan and friend ........... Dear Mary and Bill "Rie's new print, "Lentil Soup", reminds me of the stove at Ophir, when I worked on the Iditarod. There, the soup pot was on the stove, but without the lid! Let's hope there was no soup cooking in the pot. When the mushers came in, they not only dried their own mittens, but the dog booties as well. I thought you might enjoy these pictures, which are so much like Rie's print. as usual, she captures the true flavor of Alaska. Regards, Sarah"
New print release
February 2007 New Prints Three new prints were released Friday, February 23, 2007. "Cannery Dish Washer" edition size 450. "Cannery Dish Washer" I was in Pelican recently. While sketching the cannery kitchen I noticed this unique dish rinsing apparatus. This was too good to pass up along with the pots and pans and general clutter. At first the cannery workers thought I was a health inspector with my sketch book in hand and serious demeanor. They all relaxed and went back to work when I told them I was just an artist. Rie Munoz "Lentil Soup" edition size 350. "Lentil Soup" These old stoves are marvelous to cook on, heat you house, and dry your clothes, all at the same time! They weigh a ton and are not very fuel efficient I'm told but they are cozy as all get out and I like to paint them. Rie Munoz "Steam Bath, Unalaska" edition size 650. "Steam Bath, Unalaska" When I was staying up in Dutch Harbor, Unalaska on the Aleutian chain last summer my friend, Ruth and I were invited to many social events. One of the livelier visits was this one where we were invited for a sauna with our neighbors. I guess that's one quick way to get to know someone. Rie Munoz We will have these prints ready for shipping on Friday February the 20th. Be sure to call or email to reserve your selections today. Rie's Relaxing in Morro Bay
Book Keeper has Baby Boy Rie Muñoz Ltd, bookkeeper, Demi and her husband Skip whom many of you folks have met at Rie's shows and exhibitions are the proud parents of a healthy baby boy born on November 15, 2007. Apollo was delivered at the Juneau hospital weighing 7lbs. and 3oz. Mother and child are doing fine, both are working part time at Rie Munoz Ltd, father, Skip is working at his job and saving for college! Artist Dale DeArmond Dies at 92 Longtime friend and fellow artist Dale DeArmond died Tuesday, November 28 at the Sitka Pioneers home. A prolific artist, DeArmond was especially known for her wood blocks and wood engravings featuring mythology and folklore of Alaska.
She was also a librarian in Juneau and I remember her ruling the library with an iron fist. One of her famous quotes was, "it's easy to be famous in Alaska!" Rie and Dale traveled to Europe together working on stone lithographs in Paris as well as throughout Alaska. They went up to the town of NonDalton, Alaska where thy both did a series of NonDalton Legend silkscreens; "Raven went Bear Hunting," "Raven had Two Wives," and "Woman Bear Legend." She will be Missed. Juan Muñoz
Chile Trip 2006 Juan, Cathy, Mercedes and Matthew recently went to visit family in Chile. They flew down in mid December and enjoyed the holiday season in a warmer climate. They got to celebrate New Years flying over Lima Peru. As their plane was descending, fireworks lit up the night sky through out the city and around the plane. Sounds like they had a great time and arrived home rejuvenated and warmed up. However winter in Juneau continued on in their absence, greeting them upon their return. Have a Rie Munoz day, "That’s about as good as it gets". Mary & Bill Lindsay
What’s up at Gala-Rie? "Glad you asked!" We’ve been developing this Gala-Rie web site and our on-line sales for over 10 years. We’re now selling Rie Muñoz art locally and around the world. It’s truly an amazing experience. We are closing the Gala-Rie store-front in December 2006. We sincerely appreciate your friendships and patronage over the years. We look forward to serving your Rie Munoz Art requests on-line at www.gala-rie.com. We hope you enjoy the site, print catalogue and Rie News Up-Dates. Phone or email us any time with questions or orders. 360-943-3354 ~ 800-448-9975 ~ wglindsay@gala-rie.com
New print release
February 2007 Have a Rie Munoz day, "That’s about as good as it gets". Mary & Bill Lindsay
December 2006 Rie has been in Tenakee enjoying the Thanksgiving festivities with her many friends. She will be returning to Juneau for the Christmas and New Years celebrations with family and friends. Rie really enjoys being with her brother and the family in Morrow Bay especially this time of year as it's much warmer down there. So, New Years day she's on a plane and off to California for a few weeks to relax, thaw out and probably paint a picture or two. Here are a couple of pictures of the family
Happiness Is !
November Print Releases & DVD
New prints "Church at Akutan" is one of Rie's favorites. "Starr Hill" Rie says "she's not sure what type person would live up there", and "Waiting for the Ashes to Cool" is a scene about the Ravens cleaning up the last morsels. As usual the stories and prints are sure to delight and entertain you.
Rie Returns From the Aleutians Rie Returned to Juneau after a month and a half in Unalaska. She got lots of sketching and a little painting done. During Rie's visit the local Museum of the Aleutians put on a "Tea for Rie" About 70 or so locals showed up at the standing room only event. They drank tea and ate yummies while Rie gave a slide show of the paintings she's done over the years. Rie's first visit to the Aleutian Islands was 55 years ago when she and former husband Juan were on the North Star heading to King Island. This was her fifth trip to this remote island chain. Juan Muñoz
Rie Celebrates 85th Birthday Wow, What a week! Rie turned 85 years old on August 17. She came over to our house for a delicious deer roast dinner With family. The next morning we discovered a bear had broken the window to our car which held leftover chocolate birthday cake destined for the gallery staff. The bear was obviously upset he wasn't invited to the party. Juan Munoz
New Son, Brother, and Grandson in the Munoz family
~ Bartlett Regional Hospital
Photo ~ We understand that the family is all doing fine including Rie who will be celebrating her Birthday in just a few days. Pretty Kooool Birthday present, Huh!
Latest From the Muñoz Family
Rie celebrates the birth of her new grandson with mom Cathy, granddaughter Mercedes and Juan Munoz ( he's the one behind the camera). Matthew Felipe Munoz born to Juan and Cathy Munoz 8-13-06 6lbs. 12oz. Juneau Alaska. Happy Birthday Rie (Aug. 17th) We all wish you many more.
New Print Release August 10th 2006 Rie's latest print release includes these three fun summer prints "Pelican Fuel Dock", "Ella D" and "Commercial King Crabbers" Quilt Camp at Sea Since 2004, Len and Pat Tobin of Quilt Camp at Sea (www.quiltcampatsea.com) or (360-455-9926) have offered guests on their cruises a private reception and tour of the Rie Munoz Gallery in Juneau Alaska. During the visits, in addition to Rie meeting with the guests and personalizing their purchases, door prize drawings for a limited edition Rie Munoz print take place. In August 2006, guests on the cruise will not only vist Rie and take a tour of the Alaska Art Museum in Juneau but were also offered the opportunity to travel back on–board the ship with Rie and Juan for a private luncheon celebration.
Although the cruises Len and Pat organize through Carlson Wagonlit Travel Center, Inc. In Lacey, Washington are predominately “quilting cruises” with quilting classes available during the cruise, a large number of “non-quilters" register for their cruises as well to be able to attend the special events that are offered exclusively on their cuisses! P. Tobin
Munoz Off On Another Sketching Trip One of the fun parts of being an artist, I'm told, is the sketching trips one takes to gather the raw material for one's next painting. Munoz brings her sketchbook everywhere-remember "Public Shower on the Ferry" and "Steam Bath Aniak?" She brings her sketchbook on her travels and sketches people in airports, restaurants, and on the street.
Next week Munoz will head off to the Aleutian Islands to Dutch Harbor, the nation's second busiest fishing port. Rie and longtime friend Ruth Pederson will be staying on this remote island for a month. They will house-sit and enjoy the sights. Rie will sketch and paint and Ruth is thinking about getting a job! Juan Muñoz.
Muñoz Pregnant! That got your attention-mine too. The big news that we'd finally like to share with you is that Cathy Munoz, Rie's daughter-in-law, is pregnant! The baby is due on August 17, Rie's 85th birthday. We have taken a peek with ultrasound, and it's a boy. Both mother and child are healthy and we will be having a home birth just as we did with Mercedes. we will give you all more information on these important developments as they occur. Juan Munoz
Alaska State Museum Rie packs the folks in at the opening of the Alaska State Museum "Rie Munoz: a Retrospective" opening. Lots of folks were on hand to see and visit with Rie. As usual, folks gathered to admire and reminisce over her art. This remarkable display of works by Rie will be on display May 13th through September 23. The show is loaded with water colors, stained glass, tapestries and a fascinating array of art and memorabilia that Rie has created over the years. Show Posters available for shipping. $20.00 + $7.50 shp. Wash. residence pay 8.4% ST. To order call 800-448-9975
The 2 photos below are from the Juneau Empire. Article by Korry Keeker at korry.keeker@juneauempire.com Contact Paper www.juneauempire.com
Show Posters available for shipping. $20.00 + $7.50 shp. Wash. residence pay 8.4% ST.
3 New Prints May 10th "Hoist Operator" is a common scene on the busy docks. "Jigging for Herring" is sure to remind folks of the smelting days, many have done both. "View from my Window" is a Tenakee scene that Rie really loves and spends as much time as possible enjoying.
ALASKA STATE MUSEUMS Rie Muñoz Art Featured at State Museum This Summer Rie Muñoz, one of Alaska’s most recognized artists, is widely celebrated for her warm and whimsical interpretations of everyday life across this vast state. This summer, the Alaska State Museum will host a retrospective look at her more than 50-year career. The exhibition, featuring original paintings, tapestries, and memorabilia, will open May 13 and run through September 23, 2006. An opening reception will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, as part of Juneau Museum Day. Admission is free. The artist will meet the public and sign books from 12 until 3 p.m. The Friends of the Alaska State Museum will provide refreshments between 1 and 3 p.m. Muñoz, a long-time Juneau resident who received a 2004 Governor’s Award for the Arts, has been drawing and painting scenes of everyday life in Alaska since the early 1950s. Her stylized and colorful work is easily recognized. She is best known for her watercolor paintings, but she has also produced lithographic, stencil and silkscreen prints as well as murals and stained glass works. Several books have documented her art and her illustrations enliven childrens’ books and many other publications nationwide. Muñoz’s prints adorn the walls of homes across the United States. Her work is carried by more than 150 galleries in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. In 1999 she received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from the University of Alaska. Originally from Southern California, Muñoz first came to Alaska in 1950 on a tour ship. While visiting Juneau, she decided to see if she could find a job. She did, and has lived in Alaska ever since. She married, and in 1951-52 was a teacher on King Island in the Bering Sea, a formative experience for her. She later raised a son and held a number of arts-related jobs before deciding to devote herself full time to her art in 1972. Muñoz’s experiences on King Island attracted her to the traditional culture of Alaska’s Native peoples, especially the Yup’ik Eskimos of Western Alaska. Her sketching trips to this area provided material for numerous paintings depicting every-day subsistence life. Muñoz has also sought to show the ordinary, everyday events that define life in Southeast Alaska, such as bathing in warm springs, riding ferries, fishing, picking berries, and walking dogs. She has an artist’s eye and a cartoonist’s wit that sees the defining details that enliven the characters of the people she depicts. “Many Alaskans have unwittingly been subjects and inspiration for my paintings,” Muñoz says. “For instance, if you were in Tenakee when the humpback whales were performing in front of town a few summers ago, it’s likely you’re in the painting ‘Whales in the Inlet’.” The artist maintains a second residence in the town of Tenakee, on Chichagof Island, accessible from Juneau only by small plane or ferry. The museum begins summer hours May 14. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except holidays. General admission is $5. Visitors 18 and under are admitted free of charge. An annual pass that allows unlimited visits to the Alaska State Museum and the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka is available for $15. Assistance is available for visitors with special needs. Please contact Visitor Services at 465-2901 before the visit. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Mark Daughhetee, 907-465-2901 www.museums.state.ak.us/press/munoz.htm
"Whales in the Inlet" Poster Also being released April 5th at the same time as the "Noah" silk-screen is the "Whales in the inlet" Poster. This poster promotes Rie's upcoming Alaska State Museum exhibition. We will have it available for sale on the 5th of April $25.00 flat and shrink packaged, or we ship it rolled in a 3" tube for $27.50 includes shipping, Washington State residences pay Sales Tax.
April 5th ~ "Noah"silk-screen This is a 14-color silk-screen on 400 gsm Velin Arches paper. Printed at Coriander Studios, London England. We think this is one of the most incredible and magnificent works of art Rie has done, the colors are absolutely outstanding.
Rie Munoz Retrospective Exhibition-Alaska State Museum Rie Munoz will be having a major exhibition at the Alaska State Museum, Juneau this summer. The exhibition will open on May 13 and will run through September 23, 2006. The Rie Munoz retrospective exhibition will occupy the entire second floor of the museum and display 60-70 original watercolors, old and new. In addition there will be Rie Munoz stained glass, tapestries, and memorabilia. Some but not all Munoz art will be available to purchase- we will have more info in late Aril. This is a must see show to any body traveling to the great land this summer.
Rie in Morro Bay Rie Munoz is spending January and February in Morro Bay, CA. She rents a small house that has a view of the ocean and is within waking distance of her brother's house. Munoz is happy to get out of the ice and snow although she loves to paint it. Tie is painting away and is on watercolor #7 of her trip! Munoz has also been keeping up on her coin commission committee duties with teleconference calls.
Art Card Price Increase As of the new year all of Munoz's art cards will retail for $3.00. We sell hundreds of these cards, they are great for sending a note or framing, However you choose to use them they continue to be a great value at $3.00. We keep a complete and large inventory of all Rie's cards, S&N prints and posters.
"Polar Bear and Fox" Cloisonné's Art Pin Rie Muñoz has just come out with a new art pin featuring the popular silk-screen "Polar Bear and Fox". It retails for $10.00 and is available now. Rie Muñoz worked with Caryl McConkie with the State of Alaska Department of commerce and Economic Development who made a special order of two thousand for the State of Alaska. They will be used as gifts for the Alaska Host program which welcomes and educates industry personnel about the state .
February 8th 2006 Print release This Rie Muñoz print release features the following titles, ""Field Flowers", "High and Dry" and "King Crab". These great lithographs will be available to pick-up or ship on Wednesday, February7th, 2006. BE SURE TO RESERVE YOURS 800-448-9975. See Prints
Where's Rie Well! We're glad you asked. She got through the holiday season in SE Alaska in fine shape. She has just left for a stay in sunny California where she'll be visiting with relatives and friends, and what else? painting of course, it's just that she'll probably be a little warmer down there but she may not be a lot dryer according to the weather channel. Whatever, we sure hope she really enjoys herself.
Rie Muñoz Art Classes Yes it's true. The ten kids of the Tenakee school have Rie Munoz for their art class teacher once a week for an hour during the fall months. The class has been sketching , painting and learning some of the basics of rendering their imagination in to art form. We all should be so lucky!
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Alaska Magazine features Rie Muñoz
The December/January 2005 issue features Rie Muñoz art on the cover and several of her prints inside. Your going to love the spread they did on Rie and all the wonderful pictures. the folks that subscribe to "Alaska Magazine should be getting their copy in the next few days and the magazine should hit the stands in a week or so, ENJOY! |
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Rie's Art on Cover of Ferry Schedule
Rie Muñoz's "Summer Voyage" silkscreen image adorns the cover of the new Alaska Highway Marine Schedule. The image features the MV LeConte which services northern SE Alaska including Tenakee.
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Honored: Renowned Juneau artist Rie Munoz holds a print Thursday
in her gallery. Munoz won a $25,000 Distinguished Artist grant
from the Rasmuson Foundation last week during a ceremony in the
Gastineau Room on the ninth floor of the Baranof Hotel.
Happy
84th
Birthday Rie
August 17th
2005
November Print release
The next Rie Muñoz print release will feature the following titles, "Candidate & Kids", "Coming into Port" and "Priest & Cat". These great lithographs will be available to pick-up or ship on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, BE SURE TO RESERVE YOURS 800-448-9975.
Puyallup Fair Show
The second Rie Muñoz original watercolor exhibition at the 2005 Puyallup Fair was incredible. The Puyallup Fair set another attendance record and Rie Muñoz was visited by thousands of her friends, fans and enthusiastic collectors. Fans who came to the Fair found a most extensive exhibition of Rie's current work as well as lots of memorabilia that chronicled her life.
New book, a Collectors Delight!
New Rie Muñoz Book, "Alaska Through the Eyes of an Artist" will be available August 17th at Gala-Rie, which happens to be Rie's 84th birthday! The new book features all Rie's published images from November of 1999 to August3rd 2005. $24.95
New! "Alaska Through The Eyes Of An Artist" - book hardbound
"Portrait Of Alaska" - book hardbound
"Rie Munoz at The Frye Art Museum" - book soft cover
"Alaska by by Rie Muñoz" is a DVD
With these three books you'll have a complete reference library at your finger tips of all 454 images published by Rie Munoz , this number excludes all the posters Rie has published in the past 36 years. These 3 books are a must have for all Rie Munoz collectors. Also you will want Rie's DVD, which is an incredible visit with Rie and a look into her life.
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Original Watercolor Exhibition at 2005 Puyallup Fair
The Exhibition is at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Pavilion Bldg. 2nd Floor. Park at the blue or gold lot- enter through the blue or gold gate. You're going to have a great time!
Rie will be present at the opening of the Fair at 10:30 am until 1 pm and again from 4 – 7 pm daily September 9, 10, and 11 Enjoy!
Rie will have over 40 original watercolor paintings for sale, a new book, tapestries, and a new memorabilia display. Rie Muñoz has been named the Western Washington fair's Artist of the Year twice. as you may recall, she was the Artist of the year in 2003.
New Print Release August 3rd 2005
August 3rd new print release will feature "Bear in Town" ed. 650, This large print depicts one of Rie's most favorite places. For a chuckle, read Rie's story on the back of the catalog page. "Cleaning a Halibut" ed. 600--This smaller 'chicken halibut' is said to be much tastier than its larger cousin. "Snow Geese" ed. 550 --This flock just stopped in Tenakee for a bite to eat on their way north.
Original Watercolor Exhibition at 2005 Puyallup Fair
The Exhibition is at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Pavilion Bldg. 2nd Floor. Park at the blue or gold lot- enter through the blue or gold gate. You're going to have a great time!
Rie will be present at the opening of the Fair at 11 am until 1 pm and again from 4 – 6 pm daily September 9, 10, and 11 Enjoy!
Rie will have over 40 original watercolor paintings for sale, a new book, tapestries, and a new memorabilia display. Rie Muñoz has been named the Western Washington fair's Artist of the Year twice. as you may recall, she was the Artist of the year in 2003.
Rie's new book, "Alaska Through The Eyes Of An Artist" , will show all the published images since the Rie Munoz at the Fry Art Museum book and a few we left out of the Portrait of Alaska book. It will also have 40 or so unpublished paintings that will be for sale at the exhibition. This new book will serve as a catalog and a great reference tool when researching the hundreds of fantastic images Rie Muñoz has done over the last half
Rie will be making personal appearances at the following galleries
Haystack Gallery Cannon Beach Oregon Sept. 4th
Sunbird Gallery Bend Oregon Sept. 2nd
New Print Release May 4th 2005
The last print release was incredible, The three lithographs released by
Rie Munoz on February 16, “Family Dog”, “Pike Street Market”, and
“Gastineau Channel” are sold out. Not since the “Dream” release have we
had so many calls before and during a release and we are still getting
lots of calls for them.
Rie’s next release will be Wednesday, May 4, with three
excellent lithographs. the best way to get your prints, is call and
reserve the ones that you want as soon as you see them.
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February 2005 Release
Three New lithographs by Rie Muñoz entitled "Pike Street Market," "Gastineau Channel," and "Family Dog." These prints will be released Wednesday, February 16th.
"Family Dog" shows the family Labrador "Bailey" sleeping with Mercedes in her Tenakee bunk Bed. "Pike Street Market" is always a popular subject matter and " Gastineau Channel" is an exquisite little print. They all have low edition sizes.
Rie Muñoz To California
Rie Muñoz has just left for two months to Morro Bay California. She has rented a small cabin near her brother and other family members. Rie plans to sketch, paint and enjoy life in warmer climates while the rest of the folks in Alaska rough it through a rigorous Alaskan Winter. Rie enjoyed a great jaunt to Mexico a few weeks ago, obviously the warmer weather offered an irresistible invitation to her.
Happy Holidays
Silk-screen January 5th 2005
The first art release for 2005 is a spectacular serigraph that will definitely be a collectors delight. This silk-screen is a low edition of only 475. The title is "Ducks and Float". This is a small (7 3/4" X 6 3/8") The issue price is $195.00 shrink-packaged and it is going to sell out quickly. We are taking order now so be sure to order yours today. 1.800.448.9975 or email: wglindsay@gala-rie.com
Rie Returns From Mexico
Rie Muñoz has just returned from a three-week Trip to Pt. Vallarta, Mexico. Traveling with long time friend, Ruth Pedersen who has a time- share, they stayed overlooking the bay, enjoying the sun and waves on the beach. I'm sure she misses the Juneau rain by now, really.... Juan Muñoz