“Storytellers: Narrative Art and the West” Set to Open at MOA 

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The traditions of storytelling in the Southwest can be traced back to ancient times and to the Indigenous populations of the region. The West holds a special place in the American imagination, providing a canvas to express the country’s hopes, fears, and aspirations. These stories include everyday life, agriculture, ecology, celebrations, grief, and local history, […]

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New Exhibit at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Explores the History and Challenges of Fighting Widespread Viruses 

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ALBUQUERQUE – Just as we are hopefully approaching the final days of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new exhibit opening on July 23 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) looks at how epidemiologists, veterinarians, and other healthcare workers on the front lines have come together in the fight against infectious diseases

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Importance of Honey Bees is the Focus of a New Exhibit at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

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ALBUQUERQUE – Throughout human history, honey bees have come to symbolize hard work, community, politics, and faith. This important eusocial flying insect is presented in the exhibit “What’s the Buzz? Why Honey Bees Matter,” opening on July 23 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.  “What’s the Buzz?” takes a closer look

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“Glass: Selections from the Collection” Now on Exhibit at MOIFA   

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In collaboration with Museum Hill partners, a new thematic display, “Glass: Selections from the Collection,” has moved into Lloyd’s Treasure Chest at the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA). This exhibition is on display through January 30, 2022. One of the most prevalent uses of glass in the MOIFA collection is beadwork. Examples in the

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New Mexico Historic Sites to Support Programs and Resources Through Nominal Admissions Increase; New Exhibit Opening at Bosque Redondo Memorial/Fort Sumner

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SANTA FE – Since 1931, the New Mexico Historic Sites system has welcomed visitors to explore the state’s past by following in the footsteps of Indigenous people, Spanish conquistadors, Civil War soldiers, outlaws, and lawmen. Each historic site offers unique learning experiences, and in order to continue providing these programs and resources the cost of

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New Mexico Arts and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Work Together on Public Art Project

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Two divisions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs are collaborating on a public art project that is looking for talented artists from across the Southwest.    The Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of New Mexico Arts and the Local Selection Committee (LSC) for the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) are working together to

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Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Executive Director Della Warrior Announces Retirement 

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SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) today announced that Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouria), Executive Director of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC), will retire effective August 27, 2021.  Warrior was appointed Executive Director in June 2013. Before joining MIAC, she was the Chief Operating Officer for the Yocha DeHe Wintun Nation and the President of the Institute of American Indian Arts. She has over 40

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New Mexico Music Commission Working to Fill Void in Local Music Scenes across the State

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SANTA FE – In January 2021, the New Mexico Music Commission launched the Rural County Outreach program in 30 of 33 counties across the state. Commissioners will serve as liaison for these counties to identify two music-related service projects to fill a void in the area’s music industry due to stoppages and closures caused by

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Click Here: Writer’s Workshop, Arts and Crafts, Science Story Time, and More

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Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions. This week includes three outstanding programs: The National Hispanic Cultural Center presents the online workshop “Beyond Teaching: Out-of-the-Box Writing Gigs and Getting Them

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