Sierra County Arts Council

P.O. Box 1924 - Truth or Consequences,

New Mexico 87901

Telephone: 575-894-0615

Email: scac@zianet.com

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The Sierra County Arts Council board meets at 5:30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Housing Authority Office and Conference Room, 108 Cedar Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. The public is invited.

Board Members:

Suzi Slater, President of the Board

Rebecca Speakes, Secretary

Rebecca brings a variety of skills to the Arts Council board. Originally a freelance graphic designer and advertising production artist, for 25 years she was involved in a variety of commercial arts trades. In 1980, she blended her graphic design skills with art quilt design. Since then, she has been very involved in fiber arts, creating large and small embellished art quilts, and a home décor line of table runners, mug mats and pillows. Rebecca is also a beaded jewelry artist and a professional tarot reader.

Going back to her professional roots, Rebecca is involved with promoting Sierra County. She has designed brochures and other print media. Rebecca is Project Manager and Graphic Designer of the Arts Council’s annual Sierra County Artists Directory. She also coordinates the art shows at Compass Bank and the SCAC emailings.

As a past president of the Sierra County Arts Council board, Rebecca brings her years of board experience to a vital and growth-oriented group.

Cary "Jagger" Gustin

A founding Board Member, ten years ago, Jagger helped with the incorporation papers, and has served in most board positions. His art is tailoring. He plans to open a custom tailoring shop in Downtown Truth or Consequences, specializing in Western Wear. He is currently the staff tailor for the New Mexico State Veteran's Home, and is in charge of caring for resident wardrobes.

In addition to his involvement with the Sierra County Arts Council, Jagger is a past Board Member of Sierra County Humane Society, the T or C Community Partnership, the Sierra County Economic Development Organization, Fiesta Board of Directors and Geronimo Days Celebration Board. Currently, in addition to his position as President of SCAC, he is a member of the Geronimo Springs Museum Board, the Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Chamber of Commerce Board, Geronimo Trails High School Advisory Board, the Downtown Historic Bath House District Board, the Gallery Association, Film Liaison for Sierra County to the State of New Mexico Film Office.

As well as being an outdoor enthusiast, Jagger contributes greatly to anticipated growth and enhancement of our city and county. He has resided here for thirty-eight years.

Carole Vosburgh, Treasurer
Carole has been involved with clay for 30 years – wheel, molds and manipulation.

Many years of functional work grew into manufacturing incense burners (bowls and burners). The work is finished in raku which is process of fast kiln fire and then removed while hot and placed in a barrel with dry material which causes the chemistry and particular glaze to change into multiple colors. Her recent work uses pure shiny color on pots and bowls.

"I’ve been an SCAC board member for the last few years and it’s been good seeing the Council rise again to a place of significance."

Carole is the chairman of the Fundraising Committee for SCAC.

Stephen Rice:

Stephen is the director of mural projects. He is also the coordinator of art competitions at the Sierra County Fair.

Sid Bryan:

Sid is dedicated to the Arts in Sierra County. He is an art gallery owner in Truth or Consequences and has promoted many aspects of the arts through the years.

James Durham:

James is the director of the annual Film Festival and chairman of the Music Committee.