Category: Art
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From Independent Films to Hollywood Icons, New Mexico’s Film Industry Continues to Grow
The event served as a reminder that filmmaking in New Mexico extends well beyond major studio productions and includes a growing community of independent creators. [more…]
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America 250: Celebrations, Concerts and Community Events Across Our Broader Community June 30-July 4
From the backwoods of Virginia, 49 Winchester delivers a unique brand of Appalachian soul, sticky barroom rock, and alt-country grit. [more…]
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NMSU Art Museum to open two new exhibitions June 11
“Homage to Then/Small Worlds” explores the physical world through an abstract lens. [more…]
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NMSU professor, nationally known, award-winning poet to retire
“Connie not only taught me how to understand, read and write poetry, but also how to be a teacher who cares about students’ experiences in… [more…]
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New Mexico Film Industry Builds Momentum Following Cannes Showcase
Rather than treating Cannes as a standalone event, New Mexico is carrying that message forward. [more…]
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City of Las Cruces Wins Multiple Telly Awards
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production… [more…]
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NMSU professor views Southwest dust storms through historic lens
“In the afterward of the book there’s a picture of my mom in 1935 at 18 years old in Dalhart, Texas. She was there in… [more…]
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Special Screening: Shark Thrash on June 6th at the Rio Grande
As buildings collapse, power fails, and the floodwater rises higher than anyone anticipated, a family vacation becomes a desperate fight for survival. [more…]
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New Mexico, Las Cruces Find Place at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
“There is something truly magical about the light and nature in southern New Mexico, and the generosity of the Las Cruces community made this ambitious… [more…]
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Public Asked to Select Fire Station 2 Mural Design
Deadline to vote for your favorite is Thursday, May 28. [more…]
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Summer Music Preview: Mayor’s Jazz Fest May 24; Young Park Series Through August
Audiences are invited to experience an evening of high-energy jazz, blending a dynamic range of musical styles and influences. [more…]
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Applications open for musical opportunities with New Mexico Music Commission grant funding
“Continuing the grant program is vital for fostering music engagement and education across New Mexico, especially in our rural, tribal, and underserved communities.” [more…]
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NMSU animation program moves up in national, regional rankings
“We have great teachers and offer a very competitive program for a very modest price.” [more…]
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Preserving the 175,000 FSA photographs, one at a time
“The idea is to preserve it as it is. If we can’t get something tiny off with the air bulb or some other minimal work,… [more…]
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Locally shot film, “3”, releases on streaming services
3 was filmed in and around Las Cruces, including at Palacio Bar in Mesilla, downtown Las Cruces, St. Andrew’s, Chope’s in La Mesa, and many… [more…]
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Feature film ‘Barracuda’ employs more than 700 New Mexicans
“ ‘Barracuda’ is the perfect production to show off everything Las Cruces has to offer.” [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Announces Winners for 2026 Tell the Story Film Showcase
Sonoma Elementary School earned its second Tell the Story Film Showcase win, following its 2025 victory. Las Cruces High School has now won best film… [more…]
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Opening May 17: Stars, Stripes, and First Americans
“The American flag carries many meanings, and for Native communities, those meanings are often layered and deeply personal.” [more…]
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NMSU music professor wins silver at Global Music Awards
“My original composition, called ‘3ɟutures for Trumpet and Orchestra,’ is a concerto about climate change.” [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Recognized Among Nation’s Best for Music Education
“Our students bring curiosity, dedication, and joy to every rehearsal and performance, while our teachers create the opportunities, guidance, and inspiration that make those moments… [more…]
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NMSU Dance program to celebrate recent accomplishments at spring performance April 25
Senior dance major Antonella Palma will perform “La Danza del Venado (The Dance of the Deer).” [more…]
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Historic Library of Congress Card Catalog Finds New Home in Santa Fe
“It brings both professional and personal delight to the librarians and staff at the New Mexico State Library to receive a piece of the Library… [more…]
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Cannes Film Festival Watch: New Mexico named finalist for Film Commission of the Year
State also shortlisted for diversity, equity and inclusion award at Cannes [more…]
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Doña Ana County Public Art Advisory Board To Hold First Meeting April 24
This meeting is open to the public. [more…]
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NMSU to host public reading by award-winning author, poet April 24
The reading is free and open the public and copies of “Cinnamon Fire,” along with another of her books “For the Loneliness of Walking Out,”… [more…]
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NMSU Theatre production of ‘Into the Woods’ opens April 24
“We have nearly 70 people involved every night making this production happen, and I’m so excited for audiences to come see and celebrate everyone’s hard… [more…]
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Into the Great White Sands: Photographs by Craig Varjabedian at the Branigan Cultural Center; Reception May 1
The Into the Great White Sands photographic collection is owned by the NMSU Library, Archives, and Special Collections. [more…]
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Film Las Cruces and Dona Ana Community College screen American Hemp Farmer Documentary for Earth Day, April 22
“It’s an uplifting and unifying film and a ray of hope on Earth Day. There’s something we can all do about extreme climate.” [more…]
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Karlos Saucedo y Grupo Éxito to Perform at City’s Mother’s Day Concert May 10
Karlos y Grupo Éxito joined forces in January of 2025 and have been making waves in the Tejano scene the past year that they’ve been… [more…]
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“Where We Ended Up”: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Opens May 1 at the University Art Museum
Bottle caps and packaging straps, once part of childhood play and learning, return to the work as reminders of how small, everyday objects quietly influence… [more…]
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Submit Your Art: Exploring Identity and History in NM & El Paso; Deadline June 12
The goal of this exhibition is to pose questions about the founding of the United States as a nation and how its original promises outlined… [more…]
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Branigan Cultural Center Accepting Proposals for 2027-2028 Community Exhibits; May 15 Deadline
Artistic exhibitions have included photographs of agave fields and the making of tequila, ceramics reflecting the wildlife of the Mesilla Valley, and photographs related to… [more…]
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Scheduled Repair and Maintenance for Bronze Sculptures
Beginning Sunday, April 19, 2026, E.J. and Mabel and the Albert Johnson bronze sculptures will undergo maintenance. [more…]
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NMSU students to showcase sustainable designs during Aggie Fashion Week
“Aggie Fashion Week continues to demonstrate that sustainability can be both thoughtful and aesthetically compelling.” [more…]
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Las Cruces International Film Festival Draws Crowds, Talent for 11th Annual Event
The festival opened with She Dances, featuring Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn, along with director Rick Gomez and producer Jenny Gomez. [more…]
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Department of Wildlife announces New Mexico Fish Art Contest winners
First-place winners in grades 7-9 and 10-12 received guided half-day fishing trips provided by Mayfly Fly Fishing. [more…]
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Don’t Miss It: Las Cruces “All-City High School Art Show” Runs Through April 18
The show has something for everyone, from engaging paintings and creative drawings, to unique sculptures, and it’s on display until Saturday, April 18. [more…]
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New Mexico Arts expands creative aging programs with new funding
“We are grateful to NASAA for the opportunity to offer funding support to organizations in New Mexico who want to build resources and programs to… [more…]
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“Chiva Town” Art: Fire Station 2 Mural Call for Artists
The winning concept will be chosen by the public. Mural project will begin tentatively in early June 2026 and must be completed by June 30. [more…]
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NMSU to host public reading by award-winning investigative writer April 10
In “They Call You Back,” Hernandez searches for the victims of the plane crash, seeking to tell their stories and understand his own ancestral past… [more…]
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Landscape: Historic Yosemite Falls sketch that captivated the nation lands at the Library of Congress
“Ayres’ drawing is amazing for conveying the serenity and majesty of Yosemite.” [more…]
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‘Boots and Bling’ fundraiser supports NMSU theatre students
The event includes a buffet dinner, dancing, a DJ, lessons from a line dance choreographer, a cash bar and a silent auction with items donated… [more…]
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Film festival to host panels, workshops, celebrity talks
“Attendees can expect an enlightening discussion as the panelists explore the intricacies of horror filmmaking, the evolution of the genre and what makes horror films… [more…]
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The Magic of Alphonse Mucha
The Library’s U.S. Patent Office Advertising Prints and Labels Collection holds several of Mucha’s designs. [more…]
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Historic documentary series filming in Northern New Mexico
“Lessons from Reagan is being built not only as a film series, but as an educational asset.” [more…]
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NMSU to host public reading by award-winning poet March 27
The Nelson-Boswell Reading Series invites visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community. [more…]
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LCIFF 2026 Outstanding Filmmaker Award goes to Shane Black
“His work has inspired a generation of filmmakers and film lovers alike. His mastery in blending humor and action, along with his unique storytelling, has… [more…]
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NMSU Art Museum to open two new exhibitions March 27
The public is invited to the free opening reception for both exhibitions on March 27. [more…]
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Creators of Cult Classic “Sharknado” Bring Latest Film Productions “Shark Shiver” & “Shark Frenzy” to Las Cruces
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome The Asylum’s latest film productions Shark Shiver and Shark Frenzy to Las Cruces.” [more…]
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Concentric Macroscope: NMSU creative writing professor to publish third novel March 17
“Being out on the sidewalk or in the woods without headphones in, just being present in the auditory environment, really came through for me in… [more…]
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Game On: LCIFF’s ‘48-Hour Film Challenge’ starts March 27
“We’re constantly inspired by the creativity and teamwork this challenge sparks – and the fun the teams have.” [more…]
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NMSU Archives and Special Collections acquires literary papers of poet, publisher Bobby Byrd
“Going through these boxes and seeing how many people Bobby knew and corresponded with has just brought back such good memories.” [more…]
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Farm & Ranch Museum Sets the Stage for Film Festival, Reveals Inaugural Heritage Film Contest Winners
During the celebration, the museum also revealed the first winners of its New Mexico Heritage Short Film Contest, a competition encouraging filmmakers to explore stories… [more…]
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Community Art: Public Invited to Art Stop 2026 Artist Reception March 12
Transit provided more bus shelters with poster frames for this year’s exhibit, increasing the program from six shelters to twelve throughout the city. [more…]
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NMSU’s University Museum hosts ‘Cabinet of Curiosity’ exhibit March 13
This exhibit is a modern reinterpretation of the 17th century “cabinets of curiosity,” in which private collectors showed off their interesting things. Anthropology graduate student… [more…]
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‘Frontera Madre(hood)’ receives International Latino Book Award, Southwest Book Award
“For several years, Cristina and I have noted the incredible experiences of people living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, and the role that women… [more…]
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“Hands”: NMSU alumnus to publish debut short story collection April 14
“I hope people laugh, and I hope they can see the difficulty and the comedy in failure.” [more…]
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Local Spotlight: NMSU celebrates 11th year of Las Cruces International Film Festival April 8-12
LCIFF is now the largest student-run film festival in the country. [more…]
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Finals: Students From Arrowhead Park and Organ Mountain Represent at 21st Poetry Out Loud in Albuquerque on March 8
The New Mexico champion will receive an expense-paid trip to represent New Mexico at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC, April 27-29,… [more…]
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First Friday Art: Annual All-City High School Art Show Joins Las Cruces Exhibits March 6
This juried exhibition features exceptional works created by junior and senior students from Las Cruces high schools, highlighting a broader selection of the most accomplished… [more…]

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