Arts

Scenes From Mosaic Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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The community came out Saturday to snip the ceremonial ribbon on Los Alamos County’s newest piece of art, a mosaic mural installed on the exterior wall of the Justice Center, facing Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive. This particular piece of art is unique in the County’s collection because the public had a hand in creating it. A three-day workshop was held June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library during which the public was invited to create the different panels that make up the mural. The workshops and murals design was led by Austin-based artist J Muzacz and his team. Courtesy/LAC

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The Finishing Touch Changes Name & Location

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TFT Design co-owner Marcelo Ruano stands in his businesses’ new location at 1247-B Central Ave. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The Finishing Touch has made some significant changes: it moved locations and revamped its name. Now known as TFT Design, the home furnishings business has relocated to 1247-B Central Ave., next door to Boomerang Consignment.

Co-Owner Marcelo Ruano said the business moved from its previous location in Central Park Square and into the new space June 1.

“We think the location will be Read More

NNMC Student Dawniel Hayward Scores 2nd In Screenwriters Conference 2026 Pitch Competition

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Dawniel Hayward at the Screenwriters Conference 2026. Courtesy/NNMC

From left: Omar Paz Trujillo, 1st place winner of the Pitch Competition, 2nd place winner Dawniel
Hayward and DezBaa’, Northern alumna and adjunct faculty. Courtesy/NNMC

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is proud to announce that film student Dawniel Hayward has won 2nd place in the Screenwriters Conference 2026 Pitch Competition on June 7, 2026. Hayward’s winning pitch earned a $350 cash prize and attracted the attention of a major film producer. The first-place winner, Omar Paz Trujillo, is also a filmmaker Read More

Beso Jewels To Be At Village Arts June 19 & 20

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Top left: Vintage men’s watches, top right: Moonstone, Pearl & Alexandrite, Bottom: Coin collection. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Okay June babies, choose Alexandrite, Moonstone or Pearl for a birthstone. Or choose all three! Visit Beso Jewels at Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, June 19, and 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, June 20.

Father’s Day is June 21, and this weekend would be a good time to pick up a gift. Village Arts has a wide selection of art and craft supplies for all ages, and gifts for Dad.

Beso Jewels Services:

  • Repairs of all types
  • Custom design
  • Gold and Silver jewelry
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IAIA Honors Patsy Phillips’ Legacy With Endowed Scholarship In Museum Studies

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Courtesy/IAIA

IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) today announced an initiative to establish the Patsy Phillips Endowed Scholarship in Museum Studies, a named scholarship honoring Patsy Phillips (Cherokee Nation), Director of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), as she prepares to retire at the end of June after 18 years at MoCNA and 30 years advancing contemporary Indigenous arts. 

The scholarship fund is designated to support future qualifying IAIA Indigenous women students pursuing degrees in Museum Studies who will rise to fill much-needed roles Read More

Santa Fe Desert Chorale Releases ‘Roots & Rivers’ Album

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SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE News:

The nationally recognized chamber choir Santa Fe Desert Chorale, one of the longest-running professional music organizations in New Mexico, led by Artistic Director Joshua Habermann, released its new album, Roots & Rivers, Friday via Navona Records. It is available on major streaming platforms.

In Roots & Rivers, Habermann and the Desert Chorale present commissioned works by Reena Esmail, Jocelyn Hagen, Kile Smith, and Shawn Okpebholo, and a special arrangement of Shawn Kirchner’s Sweet Rivers.

These works bring together stories and music Read More