Category: Art
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NMSU Art Museum exhibition showcases recent donations to Permanent Art Collection
Recent donations of Mata Ortiz pottery and prints to the University Art Museum mark the first works of Mata Ortiz pottery added into NMSU’s Permanent Art Collection.
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NMSU provides third round of seed funding for arts and humanities research
The following are recipients of the 2024 arts and humanities seed grants from NMSU’s Office of Research Creativity and Economic Development.
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Las Cruces International Film Festival Announces Awards
Saturday, April 6, the Las Cruces International Film Festival announced winners in multiple categories.
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Doña Ana Arts Council and New Mexico Arts invite artists to attend “Artists INC Express” April 6-7
Artist INC Express helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice.
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Branigan Cultural Center to Accept Proposals for 2025 Community Exhibits
Branigan Cultural Center will accept 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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April 4: Day Two Las Cruces International Film Festival
Day Two of the Las Cruces International Film Festival includes showings of multiple films in the following categories: Narrative Shorts, Documentary, Narrative Features and Local Shorts.
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April 3: Opening Night of the 9th Annual Las Cruces International Film Festival
Tonight, April 3, at Allen Theatre’s Cineport 10 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces International Film Festival lifts off with four showings of Little Brother.
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Borderland artist Roberto Salas to exhibit art at Branigan Cultural Center
The exhibit will be on public display from Friday, April 5, 2024, to Saturday, June 22, 2024. An opening reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024.
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First Saturday Movie Marathon at Branigan – Mel Brooks
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us Saturday, April 6, 2024, for a movie marathon in celebration of National Humor Month.
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“All-City High Schools Senior Show” to Open at the Museum of Art
The Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., is pleased to announce this year’s “All-City High Schools Senior Show.”
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New Mexico film to open the Las Cruces International Film Festival April 3
New Mexico Film “Little Brother” will open the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival on April 3 with four showings and question and answer sessions with the audience.
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Las Cruces Parks & Rec with Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Committee to Host Art Recycle Show
The Art Recycle Show will be part of an Earth Day event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Plaza de Las Cruces. 100 N. Main St.
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Las Cruces High School takes the Trophy at 2024 “Tell the Story” Film Showcase
Lights! Camera! Action! Students across the district are created digital stories at their schools thanks to fully equipped state-of-the-art mobile media labs.
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ON MARCH 20-21 SEE THE SECOND ANNUAL TELL THE STORY LCPS FILM SHOWCASE — MOTION PICTURE ROUNDUP
Join student filmmakers from Las Cruces Public Schools as they unveil their own movies for the first time on the big screen.
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NMSU Art Museum Juried Student Show to include more than 30 student works
Each year, the University Art Museum at New Mexico State University receives 60 to 80 submissions from both art majors and non-majors for its annual Juried Student Show.
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“Chalk the Plaza” Call for Artists
The City Art Board and City of Las Cruces seek artists to compete in the “Chalk the Plaza” sidewalk art competition.
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City of Las Cruces offers “Arte and Aguas”–Art Classes paired with Wine Tasting.
Enjoy a fun, step-by-step tutorial while sipping on various drinks from local businesses.
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New Mexico Film Office and Stowe Story Labs announce 3rd Annual Training Fellowship for Emerging New Mexico Screenwriters.
The New Mexico Film Office is partnering with Stowe Story Labs to launch the third annual “New Voices • New Mexico,” a professional development and skills training program for emerging New Mexican screenwriters.
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NMSU animation program ranking moves up among top 20 nationwide
Mariana Morales had put her hopes of a career in the film industry on hold after high school because of the high cost of college. Now 34, as a senior graduating from New Mexico State University’s top-ranked animation program, Morales has the skills to help her pursue her dream job.
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Student Filmakers on the LOOSE!
At 5 o’clock yesterday, February 23rd, the 48-Hour Film competition began.
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Digitizing NMSU’s massive retablo collection opens art to scholars and public
New Mexico State University’s Art Museum holds the largest public collection of Mexican retablos in the United States. Soon it will be available at your fingertips thanks to the beginnings of a large-scale digitization project funded by NMSU’s Office of Research, Creativity and Economic Development.
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ACTORS WANTED: NMSU hosts open casting call for upcoming films
The Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University is hosting an upcoming open casting call from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in Milton Hall. This casting call aims to expand the CMI actor database, providing an avenue for individuals interested in acting to showcase their talents. These auditions will play a pivotal…
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NMSU art museum to screen award-winning documentary with director Q&A
The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Madan Sara” directed by Etant Dupain from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Devasthali Hall 1308 E. University Ave. A virtual question and answer session with Dupain and co-executive producer Lulaine Childs will follow.
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NMSU Wind Symphony chosen to perform at regional conference
The Wind Symphony at New Mexico State University has been chosen to perform at the College Band Directors National Association Southwest regional conference taking place from Feb. 28 to March 2 in Kansas City, making it the first NMSU band to do so since 2010.
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Six art pieces are located at bus shelters throughout Las Cruces [UPDATED to include “Cariño” to two outstanding neighbors]
“Art Stop” is a public art pilot program that places art in public places to make art more accessible to community members, specifically along the City bus routes. Six original artworks were selected and will be placed in pre-selected bus shelters in each district of the city. Go to Art Stop Public Art Exhibit to…
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Film festival to honor Golden Globe-winning actor with outstanding achievement award
The Las Cruces International Film Festival selected Golden Globe-winning actor Ron Perlman to receive its “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award at this year’s festival. The ninth annual LCIFF, April 3-7, is supported by New Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces.
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NMSU graduate students’ exhibit to share local film and theater history
The buildings, the people and the stories they tell are the focus of the brand-new exhibition exploring the history of local theater and film. “Stage and Screen: 150 years of Entertainment in the Mesilla Valley” opens Feb. 2 and will run through April 20 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501. N. Main Street. The exhibition explores…
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Social Media Contest Encourages Visitors to Explore “The Real New Mexico”
Participating cities— known for their wealth of outdoor recreation and unique hospitality businesses— will be offering a variety of prize packages allowing winning photographers to explore Southern New Mexico destinations. Running Feb. 1-29, 2024, the contest encourages visitors to discover something new in Southern New Mexico. To enter the photo contest, visitors can explore any…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries to host Bestseller, Dion Leonard
“Finding Gobi” is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for…
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Learn to Make Quick Scarves and Shawls
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for Quick Scarves and Shawls from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Quick Scarves and Shawls will be a drop-in program in the Roadrunner Room on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Participants will need to bring…