Dr. Eric Blinman will present a lecture on his theory countering the current idea that the modern Tewa-speaking people migrated, en masse, from the Mesa Verde region of Colorado. Eric states: Archaeology proceeds by the proposal and then testing of ideas. The most influential idea of the past decade has been the model formulated by […]
August 8 and 10. 10am to 2PM Try your hands at basket makiing with Carlos Herrera. Groups of six or more, call Patricia 505.476.1212 to guarantee free admission. Final week of the program!!
Join featured artist Frank Buffalo Hyde (Onondaga / Nez Perce), three contemorary Native artists - Courtney Leonard, Cannupa Hanska, and Carmen Selam - and curator Valerie Verzuh for breakfast at the Museum Hill Cafe, a brief tour of I-Witness Culture, and a panel moderated by Hyde about the current state of the contemporary Native art market. […]
Summer Salon offers visitors a chance to engage in the artistic process of sketching and drawing with the guidance of talented local artists. Artists guide visitors by demonstrating a variety of drawing techniques taking inspiration from the art and architecture of museum. Reflection time at the end of the hour will engage visitors in dialogue […]
Axle Contemporary contacted five New Mexico-based creative writers, and asked each one to compose a short, image-rich story for the project. What resulted are wonderful stories with a variety of styles and cultural references, both local and universal. When the stories were complete, they invited a group of artists, known for their drawing ability, to make […]
Join the New Mexico History Museum every second Saturday of the month from June-February for a presentation and conversation-style gallery talk in conjunction with the current exhibit, Voices of Counterculture in the Southwest. John Brandi shares the history of his friendship with Japanese poet Nanao Sakaki. Good friends with Gary Snyder and Allen Ginsberg, Sakaki […]
Come join us for our 14th annual commemoration of Pueblo Independence Day. On August 10, 1680—the Pueblo People of New Mexico—aided by Apache and Navajo allies—launched a successful rebellion against Spanish colonization. Commemorative activities will begin with a pilgrimage run from Walatowa plaza in Jemez Pueblo to Giusewa Pueblo kiva at Jemez Historic Site (approximately […]
Film screening with Jock Soto (Navajo), one of the most influential modern ballet dancers. Water Flowing Together is an intimate portrait of this remarkable American artist and will be followed with Q&A. Run time 57 mins. Free with Museum admission.
Welcome to the annual event where the National Museum of the American Indian brings the best of Native American filmmaking beyond our locations in Washington, D.C., and New York City. Native American Showcase hosts complimentary screenings at the New Mexico History Museums Auditorium, and on Saturday Night at the Santa Fe Railyard Park. For film […]
On Thursday, August 17th, Hopi kachina carvers from the Third Mesa village of Hotevilla will be giving a day-long demonstration at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology highlighting their traditional methods of carving. The carvers will give presentations on the types of materials they use, the manner in which they collect their materials, how they […]
Bring your mat, your mind and your body for a free monthly third Thursday Kundalini yoga class in conjunction with Voices of Counterculture in the Southwest. As was taught by Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini yoga is an ancient technology of developing harmony in body, mind and spirit through gentle yogic stretches, energizing breathing and calming meditation. […]
Join past and current MIAC Living Treasures for a reception on the fourth floor of the State Capital - in the Governor’s Gallery, where Living Treasures A Celebration of Vision is on display.
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