The Museum of International Folk Art’s exhibit features scroll paintings, woodblock prints, and kimonos as well as costumes, puppets, and masks used in classical theatrical performances. In addition, the exhibit will include demon festivals such as the Ushioni festival of Uwajima and the Namahage festival of Oga. Contemporary folk art includes works from master artists […]
The exhibition, Yōkai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan is on display through October 30, 2022. Special exhibition highlights include: narrative arts such as Edo period scroll paintings and woodblock prints; contemporary folk art that depicts yōkai and illustrates their eerie tales; ghost and demon characters from classical noh and kabuki performances; and special festival events. Toys, […]
National Hispanic Cultural Center/Paseo del Bosque Trail/CABQ BioPark and Tingley Beach ¡ILUMINARTE! is a winter holiday celebration inspired by luminarias and farolitos—a New Mexico tradition. This Sunday evening event includes storytelling, an illuminated bike parade along the Paseo del Bosque Trail, and performances by Story Riders–a bilingual after-school and bike-riding program for elementary school students—with […]
Celebrated around the world, Las Posadas recreates Mary and Joseph’s search for a place of shelter in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus. This historic Hispanic version is presented by volunteers from a number of northern New Mexico communities. The candle-lit procession will begin in the Santa Fe Plaza at 5:30pm and […]
Are you a rock hound who wants to learn how to identify different types of minerals? Then make sure you join us on December 9th at 4:30pm for our Mineral Identification Workshop. Learn how to use the scratch test to determine hardness and what types of minerals react to acid. This workshop is great for […]
Join us for our ornament workshops, a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike! On December 10, attendees will paint on pre-fired micaceous clay shapes, including bells and stars. On December 12, attendees have a second chance to paint pre-fired micaceous clay shapes. On December 17, attendees will work with vine wreaths, evergreens, and berries […]
Visit the Museum on December 10 from 5:30-8pm and enjoy a special planetarium show. Explore the Museum with the bright lights turned down, louder exhibits muted and more. The exhibits will be more sensory friendly to accomodate those with sensory issues. Cost is $5. Tickets available at htttp://www.nmnaturalhistory.org
When she began working with clay, Gala Lewis embraced a contemporary style, but eventually incorporated figurative form into her work. Later, after studying Pre-Columbian art forms, she delved into that time period. "The work is a true reflection of self, what was felt by that individual at that time in the environment," notes Gala Lewis. […]
Matthew Rowe is an art historian, artist, and gallery director. He is one of the foremost scholars on the Transcendental Painting Group and Non-objective Art.
Join us for our ornament workshops, a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike! On December 10, attendees will paint on pre-fired micaceous clay shapes, including bells and stars. On December 12, attendees have a second chance to paint pre-fired micaceous clay shapes. On December 17, attendees will work with vine wreaths, evergreens, and berries […]
Anna Sofaer, Robert Weiner and Richard Friedman Thursday, December 12, 2019 • 6:30pm – 8pm Anna Sofaer, and colleagues Richard Friedman and Robert Weiner, will share latest research findings, revealing the extent of the Chaco culture across an area the size of Ohio. They examine the source of that powerful reach from the arid […]
Join us for the Museum Hill Annual Holiday Stroll from 4-7 pm on Friday December 13th. The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, The Wheelwright Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden will all be open and have holiday festivities to enjoy with family and friends! 4-7 pm – Paint a gourd ornament for the holidays, […]
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