Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts exhibition

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

The Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts were established in 1974 by Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the significant roles – both economic and cultural – that artists, craftspeople and arts supporters play in the life of New Mexico. The 2017 recipients of this life time achievement award are: Bayou […]

Public meeting: Community input sought for new art space

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

The architectural team of DNCA + StudioGP of Albuquerque, N.M. are the designers of the conversion of the former Halpin State Archives Center at 404 Montezuma Avenue into an annex of the museum focused on contemporary art. The project is the subject of a capital campaign by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, and the target […]

Fiesta Friday Hours

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

In honor of Santa Fe Fiesta and the burning of Zozobra, on Fridays September 1 and 8 we will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m only.

Mill Contemporary Preview FOCA+P Exclusive Event

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

Be the first to see Primary Abstraction featuring artworks of Suzanne Kammin, Jim Nickel and Ky Anderson. Mill Contemporary, 702 ½ Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reading and Book Signing Local Coloring

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

The reading and book-signing of Axle Contemporary’s newest publication, Local Coloring, is being hosted by the New Mexico Museum of Art, in conjunction with the exhibition, Lines of Thought: Drawing from Michelangelo to Now: from the British Museum.

Music at the Museum Jesse Vernier

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

Get an earful of music and an eyeful of art on Friday evenings all summer long. Music at the Museum presents the sounds of local musical talent, performed in the garden courtyard at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Included with cost of admission.  Admission is free for NM Residents with ID after 5:00 pm.

Local Coloring Opening Reception/Book Release

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

Axle Contemporary contacted five New Mexico-based creative writers, and asked each one to compose a short, image-rich story for the project. What resulted are wonderful stories with a variety of styles and cultural references, both local and universal. When the stories were complete, they invited a group of artists, known for their drawing ability, to make […]

Summer Salon

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

Summer Salon offers visitors a chance to engage in the artistic process of sketching and drawing with the guidance of talented local artists. Artists guide visitors by demonstrating a variety of drawing techniques taking inspiration from the art and architecture of museum. Reflection time at the end of the hour will engage visitors in dialogue […]

Sunday Fun Day for Families

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

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

Gallery Talk Meggan Gould and Andy Mattern

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

Meggan Gould and Andy Mattern will talk about their work in the show, Light Tight, and their interest in critically reexamining the medium of photography. Included with cost of Museum Admission.

Music at the Museum Deborah Unger and Friends

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

Get an earful of music and an eyeful of art on Friday evenings all summer long. Music at the Museum presents the sounds of local musical talent, performed in the garden courtyard at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Included with cost of admission.  Admission is free for NM Residents with ID after 5:00 pm.

Art Chats

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

Volunteer Guides present 15 minute pop up talks prompting conversations about drawings. Included with cost of Admission.

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