The New Mexico Museum of Art partners with the Santa Fe gallery CONTAINER Turner Carroll to host artist and musician Nadya Tolokonnikova. In 2012, Tolokonnikova gained global recognition and attention — and was sentenced to two years in prison — following Punk Prayer, an anti-Vladimir Putin performance piece she and conspirators staged inside a cathedral in […]

In June and July, the Museum will host additional Family Art Making sessions in the Courtyard at the Plaza building on Wednesdays. Art making will be free, and adults can pay admission if they want to explore the galleries with their kids, before or after (admission is free for 16 and under). Light snacks will […]

Join us on the second and fourth Mondays in June for Summer Story Time.  Each week a new Special Guest will read an art related book appropriate for youth ages 3-5 followed by a quick visit to the galleries and a hands-on craft.   Free to attend

In June and July, the Museum will host additional Family Art Making sessions in the Courtyard at the Plaza building on Wednesdays. Art making will be free, and adults can pay admission if they want to explore the galleries with their kids, before or after (admission is free for 16 and under). Light snacks will […]

In June and July, the Museum will host additional Family Art Making sessions in the Courtyard at the Plaza building on Wednesdays. Art making will be free, and adults can pay admission if they want to explore the galleries with their kids, before or after (admission is free for 16 and under). Light snacks will […]

Looking for a creative outlet during your lunch break? Stop by the Museum for a casual session of life drawing. We will have a (clothed) model, supplies, and ample space for participants to practice their drawing skills. This event will be recurring on the second Tuesday of each month.   Cost: $10

Join us on the second and fourth Mondays in June for Summer Story Time.  Each week a new Special Guest will read an art related book appropriate for youth ages 3-5 followed by a hands-on craft.

Join one of our knowledgable docents on Friday evenings for a spotlight discussion of a work on view in the galleries.  These deep dives are a great way to spend time with a work of art!

The Museum Library is proud to partner with the Sant Fe Book Arts group to bring you The Life Cycle of the Book, an open house exhibition of exploded books.  These new works of art were created from discarded books that exemplify the variety of printing techniques employed over time by publishers.  Reveling in a […]

Join us on First Friday for an in-gallery discussion on the art and artists featured in the exhibition With the Grain. Head of Curatorial Affairs, Christian Waguespack will lead this discussion with Jadira Gurule, Art Museum & Visual Arts program Manager for the National Hispanic Cultural Center and Jana Gottshalk, Curator of Collections, Education, and […]

In June and July, the Museum will host additional Family Art Making sessions in the Courtyard at the Plaza building on Wednesdays. Art making will be free, and adults can pay admission if they want to explore the galleries with their kids, before or after (admission is free for 16 and under). Light snacks will […]