Juxtapositions of his design work and objects from his folk art collection illustrate this marriage of “modern” and “folk.” Also on view are unique objects by Girard that are in the museum’s permanent collection. Alexander Girard, Untitled (anniversary gift to Susan Girard), ca. 1970s, wood, cotton, brass. 54 15/16 x 47 5/8 x 5 1/8 […]
Girard was also a pivotal figure in the history of the Museum of International Folk Art, donating more than 100,000 objects from his and his wife Susan’s folk art collection, and in 1981 creating the museum’s long-term, beloved exhibition Multiple Visions. Girard’s playful designs attest to a passion for colors, ornamentation, and inspirations from folk […]
The Museum of Natural History & Science welcomes all New Mexico residents for free on the first Sunday of each month with I.D. On Sunday, May 5th the museum will hold a Math Day celebration from 11-3pm in the STEM lecture hall for the National Math Festival www.nationalmathfestival.org The focus is robots in education. The museum will […]
Preston Duwyenie says “I was born in a clay vessel,” speaking of his birth in an adobe house in a Third Mesa village. He senses pots as an animate presence in Hopi life that embody the land, the spirit of its people, intimately connecting Hopi to their environment and their history. Preston has many years […]
Spanish Colonial paintings, images from the dawn of photography to contemporary digital prints, nineteenth-century retablos and bultos, turn-of-the-century clothing, and rare books and maps are just some of the rare objects exhibited in A Past Rediscovered: Highlights from the Palace of the Governors. Located at the end of El Camino Real, the Royal Road that […]
Partnership between NMAA and Grain Trials Team. Event to plant heritage corn. Canceled due to weather The Grain Trials Team will reschedule the planting for sometime during the next week, which will not be a public event.
Monthly art series featuring art lessons and activities that are inspired by the natural world (21+) the third Wednesday of the month from May through September , 6-9 p.m. Features after hours access to the Museum, behind the scenes tours, professional instruction, take-home art, drinks and food trucks.
Monthly art series featuring art lessons and activities that are inspired by the natural world (21+) the third Wednesday of the month from May through September , 6-9 p.m.
Utilizing traditional European glass-blowing techniques, Preston has transformed animal spirits, shamanism and the mystical sand-carved Tlingit designs of the Northwest into signature, internationally acclaimed glass sculptures. His one-of-a-kind pieces are coveted by private collectors and included in museum collections such as The British Museum; The Museum of Fine Arts (Boston); the Corning Museum of Glass; […]
New Mexico Historic Sites, in partnership with New Mexico Highlands University Program in Interactive Cultural Technology, will reveal the new Visitor Center exhibit at Jemez Historic Site. Come learn about the Jemez people, the Franciscan missionaries, and the conflict which raged throughout the Jemez Mountains in the 17th century. Explore New Mexico history with new […]
WHAT: History and Nature Series: Pollinators and Introduction to Bee Keeping WHERE: Los Luceros Historic Property, off Hwy 68, County Rd 48, Alcalde, NM 87511 WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Butterflies, bats and bees (and more) – discover which pollinators are native to our region and which have been introduced, […]
A cross selection of artworks acquired by the museum over the past five years. Whether acquired by gift or purchase, every item is carefully chosen to add to the richness of the museum collection. Spotlight on recent gifts include two glass collections, contemporary artwork, the finalization of the Lucy Lippard gift and several significant paintings. […]
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