The New Mexico Museum of Art will host an advance screening of a new episode of the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy nominated PBS series CRAFT IN AMERICA. The reception and screening will take place in the Museum’s St. Francis Auditorium 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2009. The new episode, entitled “Origins,” features […]

Life as we know it includes shapes known, locations mapped, and landscapes photographed. But just beneath this logical surface of expected reality exists amorphous forms, uncharted territory, and unknown places. Imagined inhabitants of this alternative world would lead an odd life, one both familiar and strange. Two Southwest artists, Gerry Snyder and Marco Rosichelli, weave […]

Honoree's Exhibition, Governor's Gallery, Fourth Floor, State Capitol Opening Reception: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Governor Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson, along with the New Mexico Arts Commission, have announced the eight artists and arts supporters who will be recipients of the 2009 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. “Arts and cultural activities […]

Wednesday, Aug 19, 6 - 8 p.m.In partnership with the New Mexico Museum of Art and the Shadow Catcher Institute of Indigenous Arts, SWAIA presents "(Re) presentation: An Indian Market Literary Arts Event" that features readings and book signings by acclaimed poet Simon Ortiz (Acoma) and some of the country's most exciting emerging Native writers […]

“Behind the Scenes” - A Closer Look at Impressionism in America Friday Evenings, July 10-24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission to the museum and the gallery talk Jul 10    Tim Rodgers, Ph.D.   “The Fight of the Century: Duncan Phillips vs. Alfred Stieglitz” Chief Curator, NM Museum of Art Jul 17  Kirsten Pai Buick, PhD. […]

"Docent Gallery Talks" for American Impressionism: Paintings from the Phillips Collection Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., Jul 1-Aug 26 Gallery talks by Museum of Art docents All talks take place in the galleries of the exhibition. (Wednesdays are free admission for New Mexico Seniors; however, admission to the American Impressionism exhibition is $3). July   1    William […]

Sunday Adventures in Outdoor Painting Part Two: Sunday Demonstrations - 10:00 a.m. to Noon An informal opportunity to observe and talk with master painters as they create a plein air interpretation of the museum’s central patio. Free with admission to the museum. Jun 28    Demonstration   Don Finkeldei Jul 19    Demonstration   Mell FeltmanAug 30  Demonstration   Lee […]

At the Governor' Gallery (in the State Capitol). Select objects and historic images from the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center, the Farmington Museum, the New Mexico State University Museum, and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.  Objects in the exhibition include historic Zia, Zuni, and Acoma pottery; decorative arts; contemporary and historic artwork; and weaving […]

Books, art, and collectibles!Saturday, June 20: 10 a.m to 5 p.m. $5 admission. Sunday, June 21: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.For more info on the Museum of Art website GO> 

Sunday Adventures in Outdoor Painting Part One: Sunday Painting Classes  - Hands on painting instruction en plein air on location in downtown Santa Fe, with Lee Rommel. Classes begin at the museum with a viewing of the exhibition at 2:00 and continue from 3:00 to 5:00 on location around downtown Santa Fe. Each class is […]