Art Auction benefits
Music from Angel Fire

Music from Angel Fire has a long tradition of auctioning the piece of art chosen each season.  This year, Sharon L. Sorensen’s “Enchanted Moonlight,” has been selected.  This painting captures the beauty of New Mexico moonlight shining on the golden aspens in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The artwork is an imagined reflection of the landscape based on plein air drawings. The winner of the painting will be announced–if they wish to be named–at one of the concerts.

Visual Art at Music from Angel Fire

Music from Angel Fire has garnered enthusiastic acclaim from music lovers and art aficionados for illustrating the website and print pieces for each season by top visual artists inspired by the beauty and culture of northern New Mexico.  The series, launched by the late Harold Geller when he was the first board president of Music from Angel Fire, has become an integral part of the annual festival.  Through this series, Geller left his imprint on the festival.  With his leadership, a visual artist was selected each year to create a featured work.

For the 2025 season of Music from Angel Fire, here is visual artist Mauricio Meneses.

Mauricio Meneses is a passionate artist whose journey has been shaped by both his upbringing in Guatemala and his love for the rugged beauty of the American Rockies. Now 39, Mauricio’s warmth and infectious enthusiasm are reflected not only in his artwork but in his engaging, friendly demeanor. Emigrating from Guatemala to Breckenridge, Colorado, years ago with his family, Mauricio quickly developed a deep connection to the mountain landscapes that now inspire much of his work. Throughout his artistic career, Mauricio has embraced a wide variety of mediums, from Acrylics and Oil paintings to Snow and Clay sculpting.

Mauricio’s love for his culture and heritage, particularly the vibrant and colorful traditions of Guatemala, also serves as a wellspring of inspiration in his art. His work is an ode to the magical blend of these two worlds—the tranquility of the mountains and the vividness of his roots. He has had over eight solo exhibitions to his name, including the notable “Eternal Spring” watercolor show in New Delhi, India,

As Mauricio himself says, “The best legacy you can create is to share the love and the little knowledge we have with others.” In everything he does, Mauricio Meneses is driven by a desire to inspire and connect, making art accessible to all while celebrating the beauty of both his past and present.

The painting, titled The Fox Symphony (Let’s Dream Together), is inspired by the natural landscapes of Colfax County, from the high desert in Raton to the mountains in Angel Fire. In the piece, the fox, with its eyes closed, plays the violin, immersed in the music of the land. The landscape itself is transformed by musical elements, with guitars turning into trees and trumpets soaring through the air. The overall concept explores the idea that nature is so magical it inspires humans to create music and art.