Be inspired by the artwork in the exhibition Lines of Thought: Drawing from Michelangelo to Now: from the British Museum, and then draw on your own while exploring the Museum’s architecture, gardens, and galleries. Bring your own materials, or borrow the museum’s. Included with cost of admission. 16 and under are always free.
Robert Parker is a singer/songwriter from Santa Fe, New Mexico. His catchy, classic "Rockin’ Americana" music and moving, deeply-felt lyrics describe a life well-lived, reflecting the joy, heartbreak, love and sadness felt by all human beings. Included with the cost of admission.
The New Mexico History Museum hosts a screening of a shortened version of the feature-length documentary film, VEILED LIGHTNING, which explores the culture of protest in Native America and beyond—as seen through the lens of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Rocketing through the dance, poetry, and art of New Mexico, VEILED LIGHTNING shoots to the heart […]
Museum Volunteer Guides present 15 minute pop up talks prompting conversations about drawing. Included with cost of Museum Admission.
Enjoy Scavenger hunt with prizes, fun interactive drawing activities designed for all ages while exploring the Museum’s summer exhibitions. Art materials provided by museum. Children must be chaperoned by adult. Included with cost of Museum Admission. 16 and under are always free
Since 2011, Syria has been plagued by conflict and civil war leading to a current humanitarian crisis. All over the news, we see images of devastated ruins of what were once thriving cities and cultural centers such as Aleppo, Homs, Kobane, and others; images and stories of unfathomable human suffering. But this is not the […]
Folk Art is a treasure, and Lloyd’s Treasure Chest offers a participatory gallery experience highlighting the Museum’s permanent collection of over 136,000 objects of international folk art from over 100 countries, representing thousands of unique cultures. Because the entire collection can never be on view at the same time, collections are carefully stored and cared […]
Visitors notice the Gallery of Conscience looks different than the rest of the museum. In this gallery, visitors are invited behind the scenes to participate directly in the creation of an exhibition. That is why the space looks informal and unpolished- it’s on purpose. The Gallery of Conscience team seeks to make visitors feel welcome […]
In the summer of 1924, John Sloan and Will Shuster went out sketching. While lounging in the orchard, Sloan suggested that they paint each other and Shuster agreed. They experienced a strange feeling of double duty: The consciousness of trying to paint and pose at the same time. Drawing inspiration from this event, two local […]
1-3pm conversation and art creation 3-4pm reception celebrating the gallery re-opening Meet six millennial folk artists from New Mexico and join a conversation about activism and participate in the creation of a collaborative art piece about New Mexico’s land, environment, and raw materials. Participating Artists include: Juan Carlos Cucalon (Santa Fe) Marina Eskeets (Gallup) […]
Friends of Indian Art members and invited guests, please join us for an exciting presentation of Michael Roanhorse. While an accomplished painter and sculptor, his knowledge and experience carries over into his signature silversmilthing, which is often referred to as three dimensional sculpture. Michael will have work available for sale at the event. For more […]
New Mexico was one of the top recipients of funding from New Deal agencies during the Great Depression. Many of the physical products of these back-to-work programs lie hidden in our own back yard. On June 6, we’ll explore the vaults, private offices, and back hallways of buildings funded by New Deal programs, and view […]
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