Category: Art
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Taos Man Admits to Killing Up-And-Coming Native American Artist Deanna Suazo
The argument escalated into a physical altercation, leading to Martinez intentionally running over Suazo with her SUV, resulting in her death due to mechanical asphyxia and blunt trauma.
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Margo Martindale-led feature film “Dead Letters” wraps production in Las Cruces and Ruidoso
An exclusive first-look image featuring Martindale gives audiences a glimpse into the film’s intimate, emotionally charged world.
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Acid Western Film: Scholar takes NMSU professor’s 1965 horror western on tour across New Mexico
The tour begins at The Silco Theatre in Silver City on March 30 and includes screenings at The Guild Cinema in Albuquerque on April 11 and The Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe on May 2. Additional venues will be announced.
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Las Cruces artist completes, celebrates rock mural at NMSU Golf Course with ribbon-cutting
The ribbon-cutting will take place at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 3, at the NMSU Golf Course clubhouse, 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive.
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In the Mood for “Earth & Space” Concert: Composers Visit Spaceport America
Spaceport America’s executive director Scott McLaughlin and Virgin Galactic team members delivered a site tour for Jacob & Heather who will be performing pieces they wrote in this weekend’s concert.
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Winners “Tell the Story” Film Showcase–Where to Watch
Proud family members, along with APECHS students from the National Honor Society, lined the red carpet, flowers in hand, cheering on the talent.
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Red Carpet Moments at the “Tell the Story” Student Filmmaker Event
Check out the highlights from an unforgettable night!
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Las Cruces Public Schools Presents the 2025 3rd Annual ‘Tell the Story” LCPS Film Showcase
In the film competition, students are provided with specific criteria, including required lines and props, and are challenged to incorporate them into their films.
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“The Way We Carry Water” Flows into Production in Northern New Mexico
Amidst the rolling hills and ancient acequias, this film follows a young man named Marcos as he confronts the sudden loss of his grandfather.
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Proposals Sought for Cultural Center’s 2026 Exhibits
The Cultural Center is particularly interested in submissions that consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Submissions will be accepted April 1 to May 16, 2025.
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Photos of Last Weekend’s Chalk Walk
Local artists brought the pavement to life with stunning chalk creations, showcasing their talent right before our eyes.
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“Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive” to film in New Mexico
Lujan Grisham, joined by actor and director Emilio Estevez, made the announcement during Film and Media Day at the State Capitol today.
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The Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF) is turning 10
This fantastic event, running April 9-13th at New Mexico State University, is the largest student-run film festival in the country.
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See New Mexico in Film in Dark Winds; OPUS; The Cleaning Lady; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; and the soon-to-be-released web series “Wild Ride”
“Wild Ride” is a captivating story that showcases New Mexico’s beauty and talent.
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Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Takes You on Journey of “Earth and Space” March 29-30
The symphony’s 2024-2025 season continues this month with a concert jam-packed with pieces by contemporary composers, including the premiere of The Wind is Causing the Stars to Sway, a piece composed for LCSO by Star Wars composer Christian Kreigeskotte. Kreigeskotte will also attend the premiere in person.
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Local Student Makes 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finals, March 16 at Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe
The winner of the Poetry Out Loud New Mexico finals will receive $200, and the winner’s representing school or organization will receive a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry materials.
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All-City High Schools Senior Art Show Opens at Branigan Cultural Center March 7
This unique grouping of artwork shows the progress and development the students have made through their years in high school and demonstrates the creativity of these exciting emerging artists.
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NMSU students, faculty participate in award-winning film to screen in Mesilla starting March 28 through April 3
New Mexico State University Creative Media Institute professor Sherwin Lau was the director of photography on the film.
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Film festival to honor Academy Award-winning actor with outstanding achievement award
The Las Cruces International Film Festival chose Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt to receive its “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award at this year’s festival.
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Crafting a Voice of Resistance with Latino Poetry at Branigan on February 18
Las Cruces Public Libraries is holding a series of poetry discussions/crafting sessions called Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts).
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Doña Ana County Creative Industries Department had a strong start in 2024
Doña Ana County’s Creative Industries was established in 2024 and hit the ground running with an inaugural project, supported by the state’s Economic Development Department, newly created Creative Industries Division.
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Conference USA’s “Limitless” Song Project
The collaboration began with discussions over the summer, where CUSA and Rogers outlined a plan for a song contest during the Fall 2024 semester.
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828 Productions films action-packed thriller “Protector” in Las Cruces
The New Mexico Film Office announced today that the feature film, “Protector,” is filming in Las Cruces through February.
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Artists Take to the Streets: Art Stop 2025 Winners
The artwork will be installed in one of six pre-selected bus shelters in each City Council district by early February. The artwork will remain in place for approximately 12 months.
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Stretch the Valentine’s Day Love with Roman Chip Quintet at Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Meeting–February 16
Continue your holiday celebration with the society during a special themed meeting.
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What do you mean, you don’t know how to quill flowers? Find out how at Branigan on February 7
No experience is necessary. The program is for ages 11 and older.
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The New Mexico Film Office announces FOX series “The Cleaning Lady” returns to New Mexico to film season 4
Season four of “The Cleaning Lady” will continue the emotionally driven character drama about Thony (Élodie Yung), a Cambodian-Filipino former surgeon who is currently living in Las Vegas on an expired visa with her son Luca.
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Tug on Some Heart Strings to Make a Charm at Branigan February 4
Instructors will guide participants in creating their own macramé charm.
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Come Paint By Love at Branigan on February 1
In February we will be painting love; how participants interpret that is entirely up to them.
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“Engaging Masters: Parody Art” Opens February 7 at the Las Cruces Museum of Art
At times humorous, other times contemplative, this engaging exhibit features over thirty contemporary artists who reinterpret the artwork or artistic styles of a wide range of master artists including Johannes Vermeer, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Harring.
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“Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley” Opens at Branigan Cultural Center February 7
The Branigan Cultural Center is opening a new exhibit, “Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley,” which will showcase a diverse collection of sculptures and nature journaling pages created by 14 local artists, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
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Cruces City Hall Hosts Art Open House February 6
Art by various artists will be highlighted including “Evening with Sunset Clouds” by Frank Watson, “Hollyhocks” by Vera Neel, “Worry” by Zoe Zimmerman, “Protected” Shana Levenson and “Desert Forms” by Thomas Tomlinson.
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Bring the Concrete to Life at the 2025 “Chalk Walk”–Application Deadline February 21
The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department /Public Art, Las Cruces Museums, and the City Art Board are looking for artists to participate in the 2025 Chalk Walk sidewalk art exhibition.
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New Mexico cities top MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” list
Las Cruces, New Mexico’s rising star in the film world, made the list for the third year in a row, landing the #8 spot in the “Small Cities and Towns” category.
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“Engaging Masters” Exhibit Opens at Las Cruces Museum of Art Friday, February 7
The exhibit is on display from Friday, February 7 through Saturday, May 3.
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Snow Reveals True Color of the Sands at “White” Sands
In direct sunlight, the dunes of White Sands National Park are a sparkling crystal white, but what color is the sand really?