Category: Art
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‘It Came from Beyond the Border’ at Branigan Cultural Center
It Came from Beyond the Border, an exhibit featuring work by El Paso artist Angel Cabrales that challenges current U.S. immigration policies, will open July 10 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., in Downtown Las Cruces.
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First Saturday Movie Marathon – July is for Jules (Verne)
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us for an adventure movie marathon in honor of our Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library.
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S’more Adventures at Branigan–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This fun crafting time will be from 1:30 – 3:30 Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
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Pottery and Weaving: A Living Tradition opens at Branigan Cultural Center
The Branigan Cultural Center’s newest exhibit, Pottery and Weaving: A Living Tradition, by artist Leon Nastacio, opens Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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NMSU bands, ensembles welcome students from all disciplines
Cindy (left) and Scott McLaughlin met on a Pride Band trip. They are members of the Mesilla Valley Concert Band, which includes many New Mexico State University graduates.
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Friends of the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks–Screens Film (Free and Open to the Public, RSVP Requested)
Filmmaker Mary Patierno’s lyrical documentary “Requiem for a River” poses some fundamental questions about the iconic Rio Grande: Is it still a living river?
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Feminist Border Arts Film Festival to screen full-length films, host filmmakers
New Mexico State University’s ninth annual Feminist Border Arts Film Festival and Zine Fest will take place June 28-29 during International Pride Weekend.
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After Hours Interactive Adventure Movie based on Role-Playing Game at Branigan
Join Las Cruces Public Libraries on Saturday, June 22 for an after-hours adventure movie filled with magic!
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NMSU’s Pride adds ballet folklórico, mariachi to highlight Mexican traditions
At its twirling, stomping and vivid soul, ballet folklórico is a vast collaboration.
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NMSU Creative Media Institute alumni credited on Sundance awarded film
At least a dozen alumni and a few current students from New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute are credited crew on a Sundance Film Festival award-winning film.
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Doña Ana County will host the first annual Creativity Fest 2024
Doña Ana County will celebrate working artists, area arts and cultural businesses at an inaugural Creativity Fest 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 North Motel Blvd.
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Make Summer Holiday Hair Accessories
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us in making hair accessories for the summer holidays.
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Make a Modern Pop Art Collage
Join artist Michael Albert for his traveling Pop Art Enrichment Program & hands-on collage workshop at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 3.
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Banned books, Bless Me, Ultima
The Las Cruces Public Libraries’ Banned Books Club invites you to its monthly discussion from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
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SUNDAY COMMUNITY SPECIAL: Black Jacket Symphony to Perform at Fourth of July Celebration Concert
The Parks and Recreation Department and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are teaming up to host the City’s annual Fourth of July Celebration Concert and Fireworks display at the Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, 3205 Arrowhead Drive, on the NMSU campus.
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“My Life As A Public Art Co-Op”: posted on Rubber Ducks Blog
Hello! My name is Megan Connelly. I am a student at New Mexico State University studying animation and digital effects. I have gotten the best opportunity to work with the City’s Quality of Life Department as a Public Art Co-op.
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“Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper” Opens at the Museum of Art
The exhibit spotlights the works of nine contemporary Japanese artists who explore the artistic potential of handmade washi by pushing its boundaries in terms of texture, dimension, and scale.
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NMSU film students premier showcase at Centennial Celebration of Gila Wilderness
This year, the United States Forest Service will celebrate the Gila’s 100th anniversary in early June in Silver City with help from more than a dozen New Mexico State University film students.
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Call for Artists: East Mesa Public Recreation Complex
The City of Las Cruces Public Art program seeks an artist, or artist team, to create a site-specific outdoor art piece to beautify the soon-to-be-open East Mesa Public Recreation Complex.
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NMSU art professor’s work and life evolve through teaching
For fifteen years, New Mexico State University art professor Craig Cully’s love for teaching has led to a growth and evolution in his own work as an artist.
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is Recipient of “Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home” Grant
Las Cruces Public Libraries will be creating programming with funding from the “Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home” grant.
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First NMSU art student accepted to prestigious summer residency program
Studio art major Citlali Delgado has become the first New Mexico State University student to be accepted to Yale Norfolk School of Art’s Summer Residency Program.
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NMSU art museum MFA Thesis Exhibition features student art, accompanying events
Two New Mexico State University students will exhibit their work at this year’s Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition hosted by NMSU’s Art Museum.
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NMSU Dance program sees revival, hosts showcase Friday
After a few years of change and uncertainty, New Mexico State University’s Dance program has a new momentum thanks to a new director, and students who are eager to learn and grow their talents.
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SUNDAY ARTS SPECIAL: Al Hurricane Jr. to Perform at City’s Mother’s Day Concert in Las Cruces
Join residents in celebrating all the great mothers in our community with live music by Al Hurricane Jr.
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Public Libraries invite Neighbors to Poetry Reading: “LoPo Flow Senior Showcase”
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for a poetry reading of works by Organ Mountain High School seniors from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E Picacho Ave.
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First Saturday Movie Marathon and MUCH MORE at Branigan: May the Fourth Be With Your Fandom
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us Saturday, May 4, 2024, for a movie marathon in celebration of May the 4th.
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Branigan Cultural Center is Accepting Proposals for 2025 Community Events
Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for community exhibits with themes of cultural and historical significance relating to the Borderlands and the Southwestern U.S. to be presented in 2025.
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“Tlazoh Amoxochitl: Florecimiento del Conocimiento Precioso” Exhibit at Branigan Cultural Center
Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., is excited to announce a new exhibit titled “Tlazoh Amoxochitl: Florecimiento del Conocimiento Precioso: Flowering of Precious Knowledge.”
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NMSU art museum features student work in BFA Exhibition
Six New Mexico State University undergraduate students will present their work in the 2024 BFA Exhibition.
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NMSU Art Museum awarded $300,000 Mellon Foundation grant
The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation.
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2nd Annual ¡mira! Las Cruces on Saturday, April 27, From 2 to 9 p.m.
This FREE spring festival highlights the art and culture, cuisine, outdoor recreation and the sights and sounds that make Las Cruces, NM and its surrounding communities one of a kind.
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Read Terrifying Tomes! Branigan Hosts Horror Book Group
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite residents to join us for Terrifying Tomes!
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NMSU Aggie Fashion Club to host 2024 Sustainable Fashion Show
Some of the designs that will be featured are made of chip bags, curtains, upcycled dresses, upcycled denim, pillowcases, playing cards, trash bags, electric cables, sketch book paper, yarn, and more.
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2024 Las Cruces Mayor’s Jazz Fest
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department announces the lineup for the 2024 Mayor’s Jazz Fest Concert, at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St.
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‘Borderland Storytellers’ invites community to join studio audience
This year’s “Borderland Storytellers” will feature the legacy of Stahmann Farms in a special program to be taped at the KRWG Public Media studios on April 19.