Arts

‘Stars, Stripes, And First Americans’ Reimagines The American Flag Through Native Art

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MIAC News:

SANTA FE — In recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) presents Stars, Stripes, and First Americans, opening May 17, 2026.

This exhibition examines the complex and evolving relationship between Indigenous peoples and the American flag, highlighting the diverse ways Native artists have incorporated its imagery into their work. Featuring beadwork alongside contemporary painting, weavings, and jewelry, the exhibition explores the flag as a decorative motif, a strategy for survival, a warrior’s mark of honor, and a symbol of Read More

Daily Postcard: A Cloudy Sky Above Valle Grande

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Daily Postcard: A cloudy sky recently above Valle Grande. Photo by Irene at Valles Caldera National Preserve. The sky is an integral part of the landscape at the Valles Caldera, whether by day or by night. As part of Art in the Park Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, the community is invited to join Santa Fe-based artist Patsy Welch to learn how to paint the clouds above Valles Caldera in watercolors. Cloud painting is a fun and low-stress activity anyone can do. This one-hour program is geared toward children and families. Spots are limited; registration required. Learn more and register here: Read More

Wheelwright Museum Taps Nancy Steedman Acting ED

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Acting Director Nancy Steedman

ART News:

SANTA FE — The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian has named Museum Search and Reference Executive Searching (MSR) as the firm to direct the Wheelwright Museum Executive Director search. 

Together, MS&R brings more than two centuries of experience in the museum field and executive search, including museum directors and curators. Their work sits at the intersection of institutional leadership, community accountability, and cultural stewardship. MS&R will work closely with the Wheelwright Selection Committee as well as listen Read More

Daily Postcard: Rock Cairns Spotted In White Rock

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Daily Postcard: Rock Cairns spotted on Wednesday on Piedra Loop in White Rock. These rock piles are often used to mark hiking routes in parks. The rock cairns at certain national parks are carefully maintained by park staff to keep hikers on the correct path. Visitors should leave them as they find them. Source: National Park Service. Photo by Shari Mills Read More

NM Museum Of Natural History & Science 2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Awards April 26

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NMDCA News:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, head to the newly remodeled New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1 p.m., April 26 for a free, jam-packed poetry celebration!

2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Awards and El Palacio Spring Issue Reading. This two-part event will celebrate the winners of the 3rd Annual New Mexico Ekphrastic Poetry Contest, which celebrates the best poetry inspired by artwork from around the state. These winners will be joined by contest judges and poets, including New Mexico Arts Executive Director Michelle LaFlamme-Childs, Museum of New Mexico Press Read More

Wildlife Department Announces Fish Art Contest Winners

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NMDW News:

SANTA FE — Some of New Mexico’s most talented youth artists took part in the first-ever Art of Conservation New Mexico Fish Art Contest, with winners announced last week by the New Mexico Department of Wildlife.

The contest included divisions for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. The top-three finishers in each division will proceed to the National Fish Art Contest, sponsored by Wildlife Forever. Other categories included the Invader Crusader Award, for artwork featuring a native and invasive aquatic species found in the student’s local area; the Mighty Minnow Award, Read More

Daily Postcard: Double Rainbow Colors Sky Over White Rock

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Daily Postcard: A double rainbow colors sky on April 7 over White Rock. The secondary rainbow is caused by a second reflection inside the droplet, and this “re-reflected” light exits the drop at a different angle – 50° instead of 42°. This is why the secondary rainbow appears above the primary rainbow. The secondary rainbow will have the order of the colors reversed, with red on the bottom and violet on the top. Source: NASA. Photo by Dave Lannen

Another view of a double rainbow coloring the sky on April 7 over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen

Another view of a double rainbow coloring the sky on Read More

Celebrate 2026 Earth Day Festival At Nature Center April 18

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PEEC News:

The community is invited to explore, play, learn, and celebrate at the 2026 Earth Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.

This annual event will offer engaging activities, fun entertainment, and delicious food. 

To learn more, click Earth Day Festival.

 

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