On August 16th at a special telephone meeting of the Board of the El Rito Art Association, all board members were unanimous in deciding that the El Rito Studio Tour should be postponed from its October 2nd and 3rd dates. The deteriorating Covid-19 situation in New Mexico is the primary reason for this action. Many of our artists are elderly and at increased risk. Due to the open house nature of the event, and unlike limited access venues with controlled entry points, there is no possible method for screening tour attendees’ vaccination status. The outlook for holding an enjoyable weekend with broad community attendance has become sadly negative.
The probable date we hope to reschedule for is May 21st and 22nd, 2022. The entire board expressed strong regrets that the flagship event of the El Rito Art Association would not be held for a second year in a row. We all looked forward to a fun tour and the increased business that the tour provides.
Participant’s fees can be refunded if requested, or will be held for the May 2022 event. For further information, or if you wish to comment, please contact President Barbara Campbell (becampbell33@gmail.com) or Treasurer Jim Moffitt (nmjim2@yahoo.com)