Plaza Building

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...

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...

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,...

The New Mexico School for the Arts’ Dance Department is invested in highlighting its diverse group of dancers, as well as the rich history of its school through an interdisciplinary program and repertoire. For this reason, the department is collaborating with the Choir and Strings Ensemble from our school in this Fall Showcase.  FREE and...

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...

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.)

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...

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...

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...

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...