Arts

UNM-LA On Another Successful Community Internship Collaboration Connecting Students With Local Businesses

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Daisy Arevalo-Rodriguez, left, with mentor Megan Hesselink of Los Alamos Arts Council. Courtesy/UNM-LA

Jovanna Blea is prepping a loom at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. Courtesy/UNM-LA

Rheanna Esparza (right) with her mentor Jordan Ray from Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has announced the continued success of its Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) program, which provided valuable hands-on experience to students during the spring 2025 semester while supporting the needs of local organizations.

During the spring, Read More

Daily Postcard: Dramatic Sunset Follows Rain In White Rock

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Daily Postcard: A dramatic sunset colors the sky as gentle rain falls over Pajarito Acres early Friday evening in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Another view of the sky early Friday evening from Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A view of the sky early Wednesday evening from Pinon Trails in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Watch Artistry In Action At Native Artist Demonstration At Coronado Historic Site

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Midnight Light by Kandis Quam. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

Visit Coronado Historic Site for an artist demonstration from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, July 26, featuring acrylic painter Kandis Quam (Zuni Pueblo).

Kandis Quam will demonstrate her process of creating acrylic on canvas paintings throughout the day. Visitors can drop in to ask questions and watch her process. Art has always been a part of Quam’s life, as she comes from a family of well-known Native artists. As a result of growing up in an artistic family, she watched and learned from her parents, Jayne and Lynn Quam, including how to Read More

Wuther Thou Goest Event Saturday At Ashley Pond Park

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Several Cathys practiced their wuthering skills Monday night, July 14, at Mesa Public Library. Pictured are dance steps from ‘It’s me, I’m Cathy, I’ve come home. I’m so cold. Let me in-a-your-window’. Courtesy photo

From Chloe & Marjorie
Los Alamos

We’d love for you to come wuther with us for Los Alamos’ (and New Mexico’s!) first ever “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” (TMWHDE), 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Ashley Pond Park. Please register in advance here.

Whilst we’re not hosting any more rehearsals, there are tutorial videos on our website here.

From the shorthand list of Read More

‘Stardust Dialogues’ Exhibition Opening At El Zaguán Aug. 8

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Elizabeth Chiles, Time Being, no. 16, 2021, photographic collage on rice paper, 36 x 50 in, edition of 5. Courtesy/HSFF

ART News:

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Stardust Dialogues, a selection of photographs by Austin-based artist and educator Elizabeth Chiles. The exhibition is being presented in partnership with the Richard Levy Gallery.

This exhibition and programming explore concepts of time, perception, and eco-spirituality. The artist reception will occur at El Zaguán, from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. The exhibition is on view Aug. 1–30, 2025.

Elizabeth Read More

Balloon Fiesta® Releases Fan-Favorite Collectible Item: 2025 Official Serigraph Poster

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BALLOON FIESTA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has released the fan-favorite collectible item, the Official Balloon Fiesta Serigraph Poster. Balloon Fiesta has been working with artists since 1979 to bring amazing works of art in the form of our official serigraph poster.

This year’s edition was designed and painted by Jason Valencia, a local Native American born and raised in the Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico. Valencia is a self-taught artist who started painting in 1998, working with acrylic paints to create his Pueblo-style customized art.

Valencia’s Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Brings ‘Disclaimers’ Friday Night To Ashley Pond Park

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By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

Waterstone Mortgage and Plateau Property Management bring us the band “Disclaimers” to Ashley Pond Park for the 8th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, this Friday, July 18. Come out to the free event from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and 3 full hours of Disclaimers music.

The Disclaimers arose from a tangled mess of cassette tapes and microphone cables in Albuquerque, and have been giving people a reason to dance and sing along ever since. They deliver the Read More