New Mexico Museum of Art | Jan 13, 2021
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMOA) and Center for Contemporary Art (CCA), in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico, are proud to present an online screening of the documentary film “Feels Good Man” at 5:30 p.m. MST on Friday, January 29. Winner of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival Emerging Filmmaker Award, the film chronicles artist Matt Furie in his quest to reclaim his Pepe the Frog character, which became an iconic internet meme with the “alt-right” movement.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Jan 12, 2021
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions. This week, a new series begins on the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Facebook page, young writers are invited to a virtual workshop hosted by the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and discover 10 easy-to-do activities while outside in nature, as well as other content from across the department.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | Dec 17, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is excited to present a horno cooking demonstration with Norma Naranjo streamed via Zoom at 4 p.m. MST on Sunday, December 20. This free event is part of the New Mexico Traditions programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Dec 16, 2020
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions. This week, learn about New Mexico’s history with luminarias and farolitos, check out virtual content related to the Museum of Art’s current exhibition, and discover how an astronaut is safely brought back to Earth, as well as other content from across the department.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Dec 9, 2020
Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions. This week, take a look back at two decades’ worth of exhibitions at the Art Museum at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, check out a new social media series at Farm & Ranch, and get advice on choosing the right telescope, as well as other content from across the department.
Museum of International Folk Art | Dec 8, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) invites you to enjoy the diverse multicultural history of New Mexico’s holiday traditions online at 7 p.m. MST on Sunday, December 13, 2020. This free festive virtual program will feature six short documentaries that were created for the exhibition “Música Buena: Hispano Folk Music of New Mexico” and the concurrent Música Buena exhibition in the WoW (Wonders on Wheels) Van.
New Mexico Museum of Art | Dec 4, 2020
The New Mexico Museum of Art will host a virtual diversity town hall meeting via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. MST on Thursday, December 10.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Dec 3, 2020
Despite the decrease in funds, the Department is addressing pandemic closures with innovative, enhanced on-line presence
During testimony today before the Legislative Finance Committee, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego recommended $31.5 million in general funds for Fiscal Year 2022 to ensure ongoing education, protection, and preservation of the state’s rich cultural resources.
Museum of International Folk Art | Dec 2, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) invites you to a virtual talk with Zack Davisson, an award-winning translator, writer, lecturer, and scholar of manga and Japanese folklore. This free event will take place at 2 p.m. MST on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, on Zoom.
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | Dec 1, 2020
A popular exhibit at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum that explores the incredible transformation of the Tularosa Basin during World War II is now online.
Visitors to the Museum’s website at www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org can view the online version of “Home on the Range: From Ranches to Rockets.” This virtual exhibit is more than just photographs and words. It also features videos and oral history audio files. Another new online component to the exhibit will be educational lesson plans for students.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science | Nov 23, 2020
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (MNHS) is proud to announce that one of the museum’s very own geologists was among 13 scientists recently selected by NASA to the science team of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission. The new mission scientists will perform scientific investigations as part of the team operating the Perseverance rover when it lands on February 18, 2021. Dr. Larry Crumpler, a volcanology and space sciences researcher at the Museum was selected after a national and international search for science participants for the upcoming mission to the Red Planet.
Museum of International Folk Art | Nov 18, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) invites you to a virtual Thanksgiving concert featuring New Mexico music icon Cipriano Vigil. This free event will take place at 7 p.m. MST on Wednesday, November 25 on the MOIFA Facebook Page.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Nov 17, 2020
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 from the Museum of International Folk Art, National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, as well as other virtual content from across the department.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | Nov 16, 2020
SANTA FE – Located on the ancestral lands of Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache peoples, the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) have joined forces to present “Messages + Monuments: Perspectives on Collective Memories,” a virtual program aimed at addressing the ongoing removal of historical markers and monuments, and what these removals – or attempts to remove – mean within the context of collective memories. This free online event will take place at 10:30 a.m. MST on December 10.
New Mexico History Museum | Nov 13, 2020
SANTA FE — The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the Museum of New Mexico Foundation (MNMF) have been awarded a grant from the New Mexico Historical Records Advisory Board to support preservation work and expand public access at the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library and the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives, valuable aspects of the History Museum.
National Hispanic Cultural Center | Nov 12, 2020
The National Hispanic Cultural Center and the UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust announce an online presentation of ¡Música del Corazón! — Mariachis y Flamencos: New Mexico’s Beloved Stepchildren, the seventh annual John D. Robb Jr. Concert.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Nov 10, 2020
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 from the New Mexico History Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, as well as other virtual content from across the department.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | Nov 4, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is excited to announce a new virtual speaker series called "Indigenous Storytelling in Literature and Arts." The first of these weekly presentations will begin at 1 p.m. MST on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Oct 30, 2020
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 from the Museum of International Folk Art, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, as well as other virtual content from across the department.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | Oct 28, 2020
SANTA FE - The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is pleased to announce that Robert Whitehair Begay (Navajo) has been awarded the 2020-2021 Goodman Aspiring Artist Fellowship. The 17-year-old artist from Gallup will use funds from the fellowship to purchase new tools and equipment, along with stones and silver.
Museum of International Folk Art | Oct 26, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) is excited to announce that the popular exhibit “Yokai: Ghosts and Demons of Japan” is now available for viewing on the Museum’s website. The virtual exhibition can be found at https://yokai.moifa.org/#/
Museum of International Folk Art | Oct 22, 2020
SANTA FE – The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) invites you to a virtual Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Las Flores del Valle of Albuquerque. The event will take place on MOIFA’s Facebook Page at 7 p.m. MDT on Sunday, November 1, 2020. This concert is in conjunction with the exhibition “Música Buena: Hispano Folk Music of New Mexico,” funded by the International Folk Art Foundation.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Oct 22, 2020
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.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Oct 20, 2020
In accordance with revised public health directives, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) will close its museums and historic sites to the public on Friday, October 23, until further notice. The safety and well-being of our employees and visitors is the DCA’s foremost concern. We appreciate the ongoing support and understanding of the public. Please visit www.newmexicoculture.org for virtual visits, programs, and educational opportunities.
National Hispanic Cultural Center | Oct 16, 2020
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is pleased to announce the installation of Bosque Gallery, a new outdoor exhibition space opening on October 23. The open-air gallery will consist of 31 panels measuring 48 inches by 60 inches each, mounted on 730 feet of fencing along the western border of the NHCC campus, facing the Paseo del Bosque Trail.
National Hispanic Cultural Center | Oct 16, 2020
The United States Postal Service is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on the release of the Our Lady of Guápulo Christmas forever stamp.
A virtual first day of issue ceremony for the Our Lady of Guápulo stamp will be held on the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Tuesday, October 20.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | Oct 14, 2020
SANTA FE – Native Americans have served in every major U.S. military encounter from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts in the Middle East in higher numbers per capita than any other ethnic group. “Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces” reveals the remarkable history of Native American veterans through art, photography, and essay. The 16-panel exhibition documents 250 years of Native peoples’ contributions in U.S. military history. The exhibition will be on display at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture from October 16 through November 10, 2020.
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | Oct 13, 2020
Today, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) named Heather A. Reed as the new executive director of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. She replaces Mark Santiago, who retired from the position in July 2020. Reed will assume the directorship on November 2, 2020.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science | Oct 9, 2020
The public has a unique opportunity to learn more about the natural history of New Mexico.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has opened the door to more than 110,000 fossil and biological specimens. The Museum’s collection records are now publicly available through Arctos, a web-based database, thanks to an anonymous gift.
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs | Oct 8, 2020
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has launched a new website devoted to the Invite a DCA Educator program. This new online portal simplifies the process of welcoming an expert from one of the divisions of the DCA into a virtual classroom setting.
