For the eighth year, the Albuquerque Art Business Association is honoring area artists who not only excel in the arts, but who have given back to their communities. By sharing their time, talent and passion, they help give birth to the next generation of art lovers and artists and sustain the hope that New Mexico will continue to be home to thousands of working artists for many years to come.

The awards ceremony takes place at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History on Sunday, September 6 at 1:00pm and is open to the public.

ROGER DI CAMILLO: Roger credits growing up in Gallup NM, a melting pot of nationalities and culture, with the colors and images that are present in his paintings. He had a career in architecture and was partner in an art gallery before moving to Albuquerque. In addition to working in oil, watercolor and pastel, he produces sculpture and pottery and has been creating lithographs at Tamarind Institute. His work has won many awards and is in collections around the world. He is a generous contributor to organizations such as the Albuquerque Symphony, Casa Esperanza, Kids of the Southwest and the Italian Film & Culture Festival for the benefit of UNM Children's Hospital. His work can be seen in his Albuquerque studio and at Essence Gallery and Boutique in Old Town. Find Roger online at www.agallerydicamillo.com

Source: Italy in New Mexico