Plaza Building

Galleries and the people who run them play a vital role in the art world and the support of living artists. Join us for a glimpse into New Mexico’s art world  1970 to 2000 from the gallerist’s perspective with a round table discussion featuring Linda Durham, Janet Russek, Charlotte Jackson.  Moderated by Alina Borsa. FREE!...

Celebrate the Saints & Santos exhibition before it closes by making your own personalized souvenirs. Think of someone inspiring in your life and create a unique retablo! All materials provided. Please plan to bring ideas and we’ll offer the inspiration.

Join Assistant Curator, Katie Doyle for an exploration of the exhibition The Plain of Smokes. Based on the book of the same name by poet Harvey Mudd and artist Ken Price this talk will trace the development of the book from Mudd and Price meeting in Taos during the early 70’s to the completion of...

Join us on January 28, February 25 and March 25 for the El Rancho de las Golondrinas Winter Lecture Series. This long running collaboration explores exciting corners of New Mexico’s history and culture as presented by engaging authors and historians. Dr. Nelson has provided an in-depth study about the all-Black town of Blackdom, New Mexico....

With only a week before Valentine’s Day, let the New Mexico Museum of Art help you find a little inspiration to express how much you care for your loved ones. Explore our galleries and then join us in the lobby to make the perfect card for the holiday. FREE to attend!

Join us for the El Rancho de las Golondrinas Winter Lecture Series. This long running collaboration explores exciting corners of New Mexico’s history and culture as presented by engaging authors and historians. Dr. Cipriano Vigil developed a passion for music at a young age. Growing up in Chamisal, New Mexico, he is a self-taught, highly...

Explore the New Mexico Museum of Art’s iconic Plaza location, the building that set the standard for Spanish Pueblo Revival architecture, or Santa Fe Style. Join us to discover the history and influences behind our building all while sketching this treasured building.  FREE to attend!

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the New Mexico Museum of Art with the opening of the exhibition Eugenie Shonnard: Breaking the Mold and a series of talks on women artists you may not know. Presentations by scholars Marcy Botwick, Amy Von Lintel and Kate Ware. March 8, 2025 10:00-12:30 St. Francis Auditorium New Mexico Museum of...

The New Mexico Museum of Art celebrates the holiday season with our annual Holiday Open House. Come enjoy an organ concert with Santa Fe Pro Musica, holiday crafts all day, performances by The Santa Fe Symphony Jazz Project and everyone’s favorite holiday marionette performances with Teatro Duende  and the Baumann replica marionettes! Schedule: 10 am...

New Mexico is known for its rich photographic history and has a thriving contemporary photographic community. With the generous support of the Chicago Woodman Foundation, The New Mexico Museum of Art has paired select emerging photographers with Gallup Arts and  the University of New Mexico- Gallup, San Juan College, and New Mexico State University for...