Vladem Contemporary

The December meeting of Sci Art Santa Fe will gather in the classroom at the new Vladem Contemporary building of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Morgan Barnard will discuss the background and ideas behind his temporary light art piece in the Window Box gallery. Members and guests are encouraged to discuss projects, announce events...

The first Sunday of each month we invite families to join us in a fun art-making session at the new Vladem Contemporary. Explore the galleries to find inspiration and enjoy the power of creating with your loved ones and friends. Light snacks will be available. These events are FREE for all New Mexico residents

Visit the Vladem Contemporary on the last Friday before Halloween for a Shadow and Light Scavenger Hunt and win some candy! If you visit in costume or give us your best “Trick-or-Treat” that will work too! This is a FREE event.

Using one sheet of printmaking paper, students will decorate both sides using various painting and printing techniques. The instructor will discuss color choices using the color wheel, and color theory. In the afternoon, students will cut and fold the painted paper to create three accordion-fold books, then use cutting and punching tools to create interest...

Join us on Wednesday, October 18 at 12:30PM for a conversation between Oswaldo Maciá, artist-in-residence, and Curator of Contemporary Art, Alexandra Terry. For his residency, Oswaldo has created El Cruce, a sound sculpture based on natural audio of migrating animals and insects, currently installed on the Ashlyn Perry Studio Terrace. Terry and Maciá will discuss the...

Come celebrate the inaugural Vladem Contemporary exhibition Shadow and Light with a solar eclipse!  We will make box pinhole projectors to safely watch the eclipse in our new classroom. Then participants will get to use them on the 2nd floor terrace with one of the best views in Santa Fe. We want everyone to enjoy...

The celebration continues! Free admission at the Vladem Contemporary and the Plaza Building . At the Vladem Contemporary enjoy a 30-minute, docent-led tour on the half-hour, 10:30 AM through 3:30 PM. We will also have art activities throughout the day in the classroom.

In this three-day workshop, participants will learn tips on context, framing, composition, angles, lines, focus, light, exposure, DIY modifications, mobile editing, color or black and white photography. This introductory workshop covers tips and basic information on content and composition that will benefit photographs made with any kind of camera. Common editing functions and camera controls...

Join us at the Vladem Contemporary with Window Box artist, Cristina González, for a traditional blessing followed by remarks about her installation. The celebration will include paletas on the Plazuela to witness the Harvest Super Moon. The Harvest Super Moon is special. Once a year, this moon rises early—closer to dusk, while it’s still light...

Saturday, September 23, 10 AM – 5 PM Join us for the Grand Opening of Vladem Contemporary on Saturday, September 23rd! The Museum will offer free admission at both locations all weekend, with festivities primarily taking place on Saturday, the 23rd. A ribbon cutting will occur at 9:30 AM. Throughout the building, we will have...