"Summer Rain" American abstract painter and multidisciplinary artist, Chandon Banning, was born in Los Angeles, California, where she developed her artistic career. When asked about her art education, by gallery owners, Michael Lancaster and Barbara Harnack, she replied, “I took an art course in High School.” She is 100% self taught, which came as a surprise to Lancaster and Harnack, whom are both life long veteran artists. Her style has a totally educated slant, and is very sophisticated. Currently, she enjoys a creative and contemplative lifestyle in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Chandon primarily uses oil paint and, more recently, encaustics to create large-scale abstract paintings. Her 30-year career in the arts necessitated extensive self-training in fine art, scenic art, architectural finishes, photography, and interior styling. Industry leaders in Los Angeles’ entertainment, fine art, and design industries have praised and sought after her specialized abilities and artistic creations.

Holiday gift giving at Calliope

New gift items are arriving daily

We are working night and day to be ready for gift giving. Finding special gifts that are affordable and accessible is important to making the Holidays unique and memorable.

Above: Barbara Harnack makes new larger masks to compliment her popular small mask series

Barbara and Michael founded Calliope to share art work that brings happiness and joy to all who visit. Everything we show is handmade in the USA and mostly in New Mexico.

Don't forget the Annual Madrid Christmas Parade at
4PM Saturday December 3rd

What will let your loved ones know that you thought about them, and their gift is not the same thing everyone is giving, but is truly unique?

A Few Gift Suggestions That Collectors Just Love

Calliope Soaps~night lights~handblown glass tumblers~handblown shot glasses~ Jewelry~Barbara's tiny dishes~Barbara's masks~Barbara's small faces~cards

Prints~pot holders~mugs~bowls~Michael's Tea bowls~Modern Muse wearable accessories~Handblown glass vases, bowls and more~Ricky Phelps animals~Terrell Powells small animals~Milagros and small paintings by Darlene McElroy~Mitch Berg hearts, fish & birds~Lois Mano glass Feathers~Handblown glass ornaments~ small paintings and so much MORE. And remember there are no imports at Calliope. Everything is Handmade in the USA!