New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Recent News About New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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National Hispanic Cultural Center Hosts New Exhibition Celebrating Art by Incarcerated Artists
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, NM is preparing to showcase a new guest-curated art exhibition that delves into the influence of artworks by incarcerated artists. Titled Paño Connections – Corazón Knows No Bounds, the exhibition is curated by Eric “Christo” Martinez and is set to open at the NHCC Visual Art Museum on Friday, Feb. 23.NHCC Head Curator and Visual Arts Program Manager Jadira Gurulé expressed the center's excitement about the upcoming exhibition, stating, “We are incredibly honored to be working with Christo as an artist and the...
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Museum of Indian Arts & Culture hires new educator to boost visitor experience
Santa Fe, NM – The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is excited to announce the appointment of Emily Berkes as its new family and programs educator. With a strong background in art history and contemporary art, Emily brings a wealth of experience and fresh ideas to enhance the museum's educational programs. She officially assumed her role on January 20.As the museum's new family and programs educator, Emily will be responsible for developing and implementing engaging programs to connect children, families, teachers, and other adults with the exhibits at the Museum of Indian...
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Historic Preservation Division: Three New Mexico Properties Added to National Register
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) is pleased to announce that three historic properties in New Mexico have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The properties include Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Santa Fe County, Medical Arts Historic District in Bernalillo County, and Biavaschi Saloon-Capital Bar in Socorro County."These buildings showcase the broad range of architectural styles on display throughout New Mexico’s history,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas. “On the surface, a seminary in Santa Fe might not...
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Nonprofit arts and culture sector contributes $740.9 million to NM economy in 2022
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has revealed that the state's nonprofit arts and culture industry injected $740.9 million into the economy in 2022. This data was unveiled in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study, conducted by Americans for the Arts, which underscored the significant economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector in New Mexico.
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New Mexico Historic Sites Deputy Director Barbour: 'Old Lincoln Days is one of my favorite events'
On July 25, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release announcing the upcoming Old Fort Lincoln Days event, scheduled for August 4th through the 6th.
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NMMOA's White: Shadow and Light art exhibit explores how 'new techniques allowed artists to interpret' their Southwest experiences
The NMMOA Vladem Contemporary will present its first-ever exhibition titled “Shadow and Light,” commencing on Saturday, Sept. 23 of this year and concluding on May 28, 2024.
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New Mexico Museum Foundation CEO Abigail Eaton: Foundation 'is grateful for this generous support from Verus Research'
Albuquerque-based Verus Research has announced that it awarded $50,000 to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor of the Verus Research DynaTheater, according to a release by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
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New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies new business operations director 'excited' about the job
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies has a new business operations director and he says he's excited to be there
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Encounter Culture Host Jusinski: 'New Mexico’s stories are deep and wide-reaching, and for season four, we took that to heart'
This week, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release to announce the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Native American voting rights in New Mexico through Encounter Culture.