Plaza Building

Archival Activation! In Celebration of Rick Dillinghams Birthday

The New Mexico Museum of Art has rich holdings of materials pertaining to many artists in New Mexico. Please join us for a look into the archives as we celebrate Rick Dillingham’s birthday by discovering letters, cards & ephemera that belonged to him. Be sure to view the exhibition Rick Dillingham: To Make, Unmake, and...

First Friday: Art Scavenger Hunt

Come in from the cold and get to know your New Mexico Museum of Art a little better! Take a fresh look at works from the permanent collection along with the exhibitions Rick Dillingham: To Make, Unmake, and Make Again; Out West: Gay and Lesbian Artists in the Southwest 1900-1969; The Nature of Glass, and...

Gus on the Bus!: Puppets and Printmaking on the Plaza

A joint program of the New Mexico Museum of Art, the New Mexico History Museum, and Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Please join us for a fun-filled, all-ages event all about the marionettes and woodblock landscapes of beloved New Mexico artist Gustave Baumann.  Come tour the Baumann exhibit onboard the Wonders on Wheels mobile museum,...

Insider Insights: Collections Tour

We invite you to go behind the scenes at our Plaza Building with Assistant Curator Katie C. Doyle to for a deep dive into facets of the Museum’s rich holdings. This tour of the collection will feature the Museum’s collection of Beatrice Wood ceramics, drawings, and watercolors.  Beatrice Wood was closely associated with the Dada...

Santa Fe High School Choir Performance

The Santa Fe High School Choir returns to the New Mexico Museum of Art’s St. Francis Auditorium for their fall concert. Come and enjoy an evening of music and art! This is a FREE event.  (Does not include admission to the galleries.)

Museum Library Book Sale Fundraiser

The New Mexico Museum of Art invites you to support the Museum Library at a sale of art books, magazines, and catalogs to be held in the Museum’s Lobby. Proceeds will support the Library’s purchase of new collection titles.   Come out to show your support for the Library and go home inspired by a...

An Afternoon with the Curator of Contemporary Art

We invite you to meet the Museum of Art’s new Curator of Contemporary Art, Alexandra Terry. Terry’s curatorial practice focuses on transnational multidisciplinary practices. She has curated exhibitions in the US, UK, and UAE in addition to contributing to contemporary art publications. Terry will present a talk on what she is excited about in regard...

Life Drawing

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 and supplies for participants to practice their drawing skills. This event will be recurring on the second Tuesday of each month. $10 (Museum admission not included) Click Here for...

A Talk with Artist Leo Villareal: Past Works and Inspirations for Astral Array

To kick off opening week of the Vladem Contemporary, we invite you to a lecture by artist Leo Villareal. Villareal will discuss his artwork, focusing on Astral Array, created specifically for the Vladem Contemporary. Villareal’s installation implies a connection to the myriad stars visible in the night sky, while also referring to a hidden spiritual...