Artisan studios in colorado springs12/2/2023 ![]() ![]() His artistic interest is woodworking, such as, furniture building, designing and building gates and doors and a little wood sculpting. Paul speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently along with some (minimal) American Sign Language. The award was for Artisan’s support for artists of all levels, such as their Art Educators Appreciation night, the annual Budding Artist program and Artisan’s involvement in donation of supplies and awards to New Mexico schools.Ģ022: Ernie Cavasos retired, after 42 years at Artisan, and 33 years managing the Albuquerque store.Ģ023: The Albuquerque store was sold to Ron Whitmore’s daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Jerry Hepworth. Jack Young passed away and the four (Ernie, Dennis, Paul, and Ron), mentored by Jack and Bill, took over the management of the company.Ģ005: The original store on Canyon Road was closed and an offsite facility was purchased to handle the receiving of shipments and custom canvas stretching.Ģ015: Artisan Santa Fe celebrated it’s 40th Anniversary with giveaways, prizes and a parking lot party!!Ģ015: Ron was proud to accept the “2016 Community Advocacy for Art Education Award” for Artisan’s contribution to New Mexico Schools, from the New Mexico Art Education Association. Co-founders Jack Young and Bill Banta (posthumously) were inducted into the National Art Materials Association Hall of Fame.Ģ002: Ron was elected to the National Art Materials Association executive board.Ģ003: Dennis was asked to return and given the opportunity to buy an equal share of Artisan. Michael’s store was moved to 2601 Cerrillos Road. ![]() Michael’s Drive.Ģ000: The first Biennial Artists’ Material Expo was successfully held at Sweeney Center in Santa Fe under the direction of Ron.Ģ001: The Santa Fe, St. His partner, Jack Young sold 49% of the business to Ernie Cavasos, Paul Bell, and Ron Whitmore.ġ995: Paul moved to Taos to open Artisan’s third store.ġ998: Paul moved back to Santa Fe to open Artisan’s 4th store (and the 2nd Santa Fe store) on St. 1975: Bill Banta and Jack Young moved to Santa Fe from Houston, TX and opened their first store on historic Canyon Road.ġ980: Artisan co-owner, Ernie Cavasos of Espanola was hired as only the 4th staff member at the time.ġ984: Artisan co-owner, Dennis Miller was hired by his McCurdy high-school buddie, Ernie.ġ985: Artisan co-owner, Paul Bell was hired by fellow McCurdians Ernie and Dennis.ġ988: Artisan co-owner, Ron Whitmore was hired following his move here from Phoenix, AZ and answering a classified ad.ġ989: Ernie moved to Albuquerque and opened Artisan’s second store, now located near UNM.ġ992: Dennis left Artisan to work 11 years for another art supply business in Denver and Colorado Springs.ġ994: Artisan co-founder Bill Banta died suddenly. ![]()
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