• Pottery Firing with Robert Tenorio (FIA Event)

    Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FRIENDS OF INDIAN ART EVENT AND MEMBERSHIP IN FIA IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. CALL 505-982-6366 OR VISIT THE FIA SITE FOR MORE INFO.  

  • Eddie Dominguez Gallery Talk

    New Mexico Museum of Art- Plaza Building 107 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Roswell ceramicist Eddie Dominguez will be talking about his work now showing in Colors of the Southwest.  Domínguez began his career as a tin worker within the New Mexican tradition, and has since worked with such materials as glass, wood, found objects, and photographic media. Now well known for his unorthodox use of ceramics, the artist […]

  • Apache Legends and Lore Talk and Book Signing

    Lincoln Historic Site 988 Calle La Placita, Lincoln, NM, United States

    Join Lynda Sanchez, author of Apache Legends & Lore of Southern New Mexico: From the Sacred Mountain, for an intriguing look at the culture and characters central to Apache legends and history. The presentation will include “show and tell” items from her personal collection and will be held at the San Juan Mission. For more […]

  • Childhood, 1860s-Style Free Family Event

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Bring the kids! Learn about a child’s life in the Civil War era during this family-friendly two-hour session offered twice: 10am–noon and 1:30–3:30 pm. Try on a hoop skirt petticoat or a soldier’s sack jacket. Take a modern-day souvenir photo in our photo booth. Examine photos of children and adults to tease out details of […]

  • Artist Fritz Casuse with Poeh Students Artists’ Talk

    Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Navajo sculptural jeweler Fritz Casuse finds inspiration for his art all around him -- his wife, son, students, poems -- but regardless of where the idea germinates, he intends to enjoy the process of creation.  “Have fun, that’s what art should be about: fun,” he says, adding, “Enjoyment in creating art is my main goal.” […]

  • CANCELLED Trail of Light—New Mexico to Beirut A Poetics of Light: Pinhole Photography event

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    CANCELLED. We’re sad to report that Nilufar is unable to come for this lecture. We’re working on a substitute. Stay tuned! International photographer Nilufar speaks on "Trail of Light—New Mexico to Beirut," defining how she uses the technology of a camera obscura to capture people in their natural environments in a dream-filled landscape. Her work […]

  • Archaeology of the Lincoln County War

    Lincoln Historic Site 988 Calle La Placita, Lincoln, NM, United States

    The Alexander and Susan McSween house was the scene of the most famous gun battle of the Lincoln County War, a violent struggle between two rival factions of businessmen, ranchers, and lawyers for political and economic control of the county. A 5-day siege of the McSween House ended during the evening of July 19, 1878, […]

  • The Governor’s Gallery: History Where It Happened – New Mexico Historic Sites

    New Mexico Historic Sites NM, United States

    On display at the Governor’s Gallery, located on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol, is History Where It Happened – New Mexico Historic Sites. New Mexico’s Historic Sites tell the story of our state. The exhibit displays eight unique stories from areas where the past becomes real; must-see stops for visitors to […]

  • Writing about Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and Peckinpah Brainpower & Brownbags Lecture

    New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Paul Seydor, a Los Angeles-based writer and editor, speaks on “Writing about Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and Peckinpah,” based on his 2015 book, The Authentic Death and Contentious Afterlife of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid: The Untold Story of Peckinpah’s Last Western Film (Northwestern University Press, 2015). This lecture is part of the […]

  • Arts Alive Free Hands on Projects

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Free hands on dying with Cochineal workshop for ages 3 to 103. Tuesday and Thursday July 21 and 23.  Groups of six or more, please ca;; (505) 476-1211 to reserve at place and guarantee free admission to the Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Arts Alive Free Hands on Projects

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    FREE hands on art making for ages 3 to 103, in the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, inside the atrium when it rains! To schedule groups, call Patricia at (505) 476-1212. All workshops are from 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • Turquoise Buying Seminar with Garrick Beck of Natural Stones

    Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Learn before you buy! In this useful seminar, Beck provides slide illustrations of turquoise, as well as tips gained from years of experience that will enhance your buying power.   Free with Museum Admission