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  • The House on Mango Street Neighborhood Mural Tour

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    11 am Using the House on Mango Street exhibit as a springboard for discussion on community spaces and how environments help shape our sense of identity, join us for a tour of the powerful murals of our own historic Barelas Neighborhood, led by Gabrielle Uballez, Executive Director of Working Classroom. Remember to wear walking shoes and bring water, hat, sunscreen! Meet at the NHCC Art Museum. Free community event

  • The Art of Acquisition: New New Mexican Works at the NHCC: Exhibit Reception & Tours

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    Reception -- 2 pm to 4 pm Tours – 11 am. 1 pm & 3 pm (tours limited to 20 people each) Free community event How do museums acquire their collections? What makes an artwork, or an artist, worthy of collecting?   These are questions museums face every day and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Art Museum is no exception. "The Art of Acquisition:  New New Mexican Works at the NHCC" features art works that have been collected and added to the museum’s permanent collection over the (more...)

  • Saturdays in the Museum

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    2 pm to 3 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum presents Saturdays in the Museum Tours every Saturday afternoon starting at 2 pm. Each tour will be different depending on the exhibit and theme. Free with NHCC Museum admission

  • ¡Aquí Estamos: The Heart of Arte!: Opening Reception

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    2 pm to 4 pm Join us for the opening reception of ¡Aquí Estamos: The Heart of Arte! which celebrates the NHCC Art Museum’s growing permanent collection with a revitalized vibe and a brand new selection of works. This exhibition was a collaborative project as the entire NHCC Visual Arts staff and interns combed through the collection and worked together to decide which pieces should welcome in 2017. This sampling explores the contributions of these artists and how each work can serve as a reminder of the (more...)

  • Opening Reception: Outstanding in His Field: San Ysidro—Patron Saint of Farmers

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    6 pm to 8 pm Each spring, New Mexico communities celebrate San Ysidro (aka San Isidro or Saint Isidore) the patron saint of farmers, gardeners, and workers. San Ysidro blesses the fields, brings rain and discourages drought, and assures a healthy growing season for local crops such as chile, beans, corn and squash. The exhibition highlights contemporary and traditional depictions of this adored saint through approximately 65 art works by artists of all ages. New Mexican artist revere San Ysidro and a unique sense of place is (more...)

  • San Ysidro Feast Day Celebration

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    10 am to 2 pm Each spring, New Mexico communities celebrate San Ysidro (aka San Isidro or Saint Isidore) the patron saint of farmers, gardeners, and workers. San Ysidro blesses the fields, brings rain and discourages drought, and assures a healthy growing season for local crops such as chile, beans, corn and squash. Traditionally observed on May 15, join us May 13 as we celebrate San Ysidro's Feast Day with local farmers, activities, food, artists and so much more! Participants include: City of Albuquerque Open Space, Querencia (more...)

  • Opening Reception for The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!)

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    6 pm to 8 pm The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!) celebrates this popular art form with over 175 examples from Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. Traditional and iconic works, alongside creations by contemporary piñata artists, illustrate how piñatas maintain their historical and social importance while also reflecting transnational shifts in popular, political, and visual culture. Check www.nhccnm.org for details on related programs, talks and tours. This is a free event open to the public.

  • Saturdays in the Museum

    September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes

    2 pm to 3 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum presents Saturdays in the Museum Tours every Saturday afternoon starting at 2 pm. Each tour will be different depending on the exhibit and theme. Free with NHCC Museum admission