Arts

Vote For Favorite Self Portrait In Step Up Gallery

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‘A Pattern of Habits’ by Tony Borek. Courtesy photo

‘All Color is Accidental’ by Britton Donharl. Courtesy photo

STEP UP GALLERY News:

“Projection and Confession: Self-Portraits” is showing in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The exhibit displays nearly 50 self-portraits of regional artists, many of which were created just for this show over the last four months.

Visitors to the gallery are asked to vote for the self-portrait they like best after viewing the show. In lieu of an opening reception, there will be a closing reception 2-3:30 p.m. on the last day of the exhibit, Saturday, Oct. Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica Announces Financial Momentum, Applauds 2024-25 Performance Excellence And Looks Ahead To Powerful 2025-26 Season

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SFPM News:

Santa Fe Pro Musica today announced strong financial results in the last fiscal year, powered by 23% growth in ticket sales and a 34% increase in contributions over the prior year—momentum that prevailed against broader headwinds across the arts. “The artistic growth and financial stability achieved in the 2024–25 season go hand-in-hand,” stressed Thomas O’Connor, Co-Founder and Executive Director.

Guided by “momentum with meaning,” the organization will translate its gratifying financial results into sustained artistic investment, audience development, and community Read More

Museum Of International Folk Art And Friends Of Folk Art Present World Of Treasures Silent Auction & Party, Nov. 15

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) and the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) will host the World of Treasures Silent Auction and Party on Saturday, November 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at MOIFA, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, in Santa Fe. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on 100 rare and unique folk and fine art treasures from around the world, and shop an array of ethnic / traditional clothing, jewelry and folk art décor at the event’s design boutique.

“The goal of the event is to raise funds to help MOIFA share its own ‘world of treasures’ with a wider audience throughout New Read More

Labor Of Love: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Opera Southwest Bring Life Of Labor Leader Dolores Huerta To The Stage Oct. 26

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In collaboration with Opera Southwest, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to present an opera based on the remarkable life of labor icon and New Mexico native Dolores Huerta. Dolores takes the stage starting Sunday, Oct. 26. 

“This play goes to the core of our pride as New Mexicans and gente, Dolores is an icon for standing together with all people demanding dignity and access to justice,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. “This production also showcases New Mexicans at its center, as the writer, the inspiration, Read More

Catch ‘Baumannia’ During Free Community Event At New Mexico Museum Of Art And History Sept. 28

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Museum of Art and New Mexico History Museum co-present “Baumannia,” a series of programs and special events in honor of the life and legacy of artist Gustave Baumann on 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28 at their Santa Fe Plaza campuses.

Baumannia Community Day, hosted at both museums, will include hands-on activities, a marionette presentation, a variety of mini lectures and presentations, a Craft in America television episode screening, block printing activities, tours of Gustave Baumann’s re-created studio at the History Museum’s Palace Press, Read More

‘Moving Arts | Setting Hearts Ablaze’ Documentary Nominated For 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy

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MOVING ARTS – Setting Hearts Ablaze official cinematic poster. Courtesy/MAE

MAE News:

ESPANOLA — Moving Arts Española is proud to announce that its documentary, Moving Arts | Setting Hearts Ablaze, has been nominated for a 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Award. This recognition honors the powerful storytelling and impact of Moving Arts’ mission to uplift Northern New Mexico youth and families through arts, culture, and community.

Produced in collaboration with Docufilms, Moving Arts | Setting Hearts Ablaze captures the heart of the organization’s journey, its students’ creativity, Read More

Daily Postcard: Northern Flicker Finds A Fall Feast

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Daily Postcard: A Northern Flicker eating berries recently at Overlook Park in White Rock. Northern Flickers are large woodpeckers that live year-round in much of the US. In fact, they are among the most commonly seen woodpeckers in northern New Mexico. According to ‘All About Birds’ they generally nest in holes in trees. They mainly eat ants and beetles, for which you can see them digging on the ground. However, they can also be seen eating berries, as this Flicker was doing at Overlook Park. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More

The Mad Hatter Gallery In Las Cruces Opens New Exhibit ‘Eleos – Acknowledgement Of Others’ Oct. 3

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Artistic piece by Chris Kemler. Courtesy photo

ART News:

The Mad Hatter Gallery’s upcoming exhibit, “Eleos – Acknowledgement of Others”, showcases new and exclusive work by Las Cruces Artist Chris Kemler, on view Oct. 3 through Nov. 22.

Inspired by the Goddess Eleos, who in Greek mythology symbolizes mercy and compassion, “Eleos – Acknowledgement of Others” includes several never-before-seen works by Chris Kemler, including work that was exclusively created for the exhibit.

“In this exhibit, Kemler invites viewers to explore the theme of acknowledgement of others, emphasizing Read More