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Curator Conversations – Founding of the New Mexico Art Colonies

Join Michael Grauer, McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture and Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art, on the first Tuesday of October for a discussion of New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West. This major traveling exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of art in New Mexico, from …

Tattoo Artist in Residence: Zonley Looman

Explore the traditions and artistic expressions in Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret. Grab a stool and watch invited artisans in action. Artist in Residence Zonley Looman will tattoo a living canvas. Observe the tattoo process and watch artwork come to life! From there, venture into the galleries and enjoy the exhibition at your own pace. …

Sunday Spotlight – Living Canvas John Lodge

Explore these traditions and artistic expressions in Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret. Grab a stool and listen to invited artisans discuss their craft. Hear from tattoo artists and tattooed living canvases as they discuss their art, influences and inspiration. From there venture into the galleries and enjoy the exhibition at your own pace. Free for …

Drop-In Drawing: Corn Dance, Santo Domingo, B.J.O Nordfeldt

On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Be inspired by the artists who lived and worked in northern New Mexico during the 1920s and 1930s, and who are featured in the exhibition New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West. …

Fall Break Activities – Pumpkin Treat Bag

Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. Get ready for Halloween! Make an adorable pumpkin-shaped bag to hold your treasures.

Fall Break Activities – Matryoshka Dolls

Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. In honor of the many Russian-born artists that were a part of the Taos and Santa Fe artist colonies, create a matryoshka: traditional Russian dolls that nest one inside …

Fall Break Activities – Landscape Pop-Up Cards

Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. Use the many beautiful landscape paintings in the exhibition New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West as inspiration for making your own pop-up landscape …

Fall Break Activities – Deer Dancer Figures

Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. Inspired by Agnes Sims’ abstracted wooden sculptures, Deer Dancers, in New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West, kids can create their own Deer Dancer …

Fall Break Activities – Moving Eyes Portraits

Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. To celebrate the spooky month of October, create your own portrait whose eyes follow you wherever you go.

Closing Weekend for ¡Viva Mexico! and Find Your North

Celebrate the closing of the exhibitions ¡Viva Mexico! and Find Your North with performances by Grupo Folklorico Norahua and Mariachi Orgullo de América. Enjoy crafts for kids and celebrate the cultures of the Americas. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. Activities – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Contribute to Our Community …

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