In late 1990, a group of young students (of which Cristian was one) met the Andean world through Amador Soto, a missionary who served humble Aymara communities in the valleys, Andean foothills and highlands of Arica and Parinacota. These fortuitous meetings led to the idea for partnering with small, isolated communities to preserve the heritage […]
Dr. Tom Chávez is a historian with an exceptional career in lecturing and writing about the history of New Mexico. A gifted speaker, Dr. Chávez has captivated audiences for years with his interesting and well-researched interpretations of New Mexico history. The highlight for this presentation is "Fray Angelico Chávez vs. Willa Cather: Between Truth and […]
On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with […]
Dos Gatos perform Blues for our First Friday Music at the Museum when the entire museum is open from 5-7PM. Included with the cost of admission.
Get a first look at the new exhibit The Land that Enchants Me So: Picturing Popular Songs of New Mexico. This exciting exhibition celebrates the Land of Enchantment through commercial popular songs of an earlier era as they live on in sheet music, period recordings, and other musical memorabilia, from the mid-19th century through the […]
Celebrating the 100 year history of the Museum, volunteer guides present 15 minute pop up talks prompting conversations about the architecture of the building and art in the collection. Included with the cost of museum admission. Museum Admission is free for NM residents with ID on the First Friday of the month after 5:00 pm
The Museum of International Folk Art presents a workshop for youth ages 10 to 18 years old. Create your own cigar box guitar under the guidance of master folk musician Cipriano Vigil, Enjoy two days of guitar-making and music, and leave with your own cigar box guitar. No experience required. The workshop will conclude Sunday […]
A great morning of art-making for children of all ages and families of all sizes. A visit to the museum is included in this artist led workshop, on the first Saturday of every month. We will meet in the Creative Classroom in the Pete V. Domenici Building. Please pre-register using the link HERE so we can prepare […]
Join authors Joseph P. Sánchez, Angélica Sánchez-Clark, and Steve Mandrgoc for a presentation of their book Historic Route 66: A New Mexican Crossroads, narrating the history of how New Mexico’s portion of Highway 66 came to be and the people who used it as a lifeline for medical purposes, food, commerce, and the transport of […]
Los Tres Reyes, founded in 1957 by classically trained guitarists and twin brothers Gilberto and Raul Puente, also includes lead vocalist Bebo Cárdenas. Los Tres Reyes are noted for their contributions to the development of the romantic music genre in Mexico during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as for their guitar virtuosity. Icons of […]
Join us for FREE SUNDAY (for NM residents) as Nora Naranjo Morse (Santa Clara) discusses her long journey from ceramics, to mixed media sculpture, to large scale paintings that make statements!
Lecture by Charles M. Carrillo, Artist and author Free Auditorium event Seating is limited/bottled water only please
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