• NHCC Foundation Presents the 5th Annual Women’s Art Show

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Women’s Art Show displays work from approximately 50 female artists who are coming from throughout New Mexico to participate in this show. Half of the artists are coming from the following communities: Chimayo, Taos, Tijeras, Las Vegas, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Alcalde, Chamita, Espanola, Placitas, Santa Fe, Peralta, Los Ranchos, Santo Domingo, Las Cruces, Anthony, Santa Cruz and Cerrillos. The remainder of the artists are from the Albuquerque. These artists range in age from 19 to 90. It is going to (more...)

  • Explorar las Artes: Baila Conmigo

    NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24

    10:00 am Children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will have the chance to explore arts through traditional New Mexico dance and other dance forms using ribbon sticks, rhythm instruments, and even flamenco.  Explorar las Artes is a free, bi-monthly 45-minute program for toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years and caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC museum and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model (more...)

  • Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tour

    NHCC Torreón 1701 4th street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    11:00 am (MST) The National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco created by artist Frederico Vigil. Tours of the fresco are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 11am. Located in the Torreón on the NHCC Campus, Mundos de Mestizaje depicts thousands of years of Hispanic culture, history, and identity. Admission for the tour is $2 and tickets are available for advance purchase below. Tickets can also be purchased in the New Mexico Mutual Welcome Center, depending on availability. Capacity for each tour is limited. A (more...)

  • 2022 Rudolfo and Patricia Anaya Lecture on the Literature of the Southwest, featuring Erika L. Sánchez

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    "CANCELLED: We regret to inform you that the 2022 Anaya Lecture has been cancelled upon the request of the speaker. Please join us for a film screening of Carl Franklin's Bless Me, Ultima at the NHCC on Sept. 30 with a pre-lecture introduction by Dr. Gabriel Meléndez. Reception at 6pm, pre-lecture introduction at 6:30, and film screening at 7pm. The film screening is in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima. Free ticketed event; visit https://nhccdev.wpengine.com/event/film-bless-me-ultima/.” 7:00 pm Join us for the the 2022 Rudolfo and Patricia Anaya Lecture (more...)

  • Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tour

    NHCC Torreón 1701 4th street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    11:00 am (MST) The National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco created by artist Frederico Vigil. Tours of the fresco are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 11am. Located in the Torreón on the NHCC Campus, Mundos de Mestizaje depicts thousands of years of Hispanic culture, history, and identity. Admission for the tour is $2 and tickets are available for advance purchase below. Tickets can also be purchased in the New Mexico Mutual Welcome Center, depending on availability. Capacity for each tour is limited. A (more...)

  • Erika L. Sánchez Poetry Workshop: “Negative Capability and the Imagination”

    NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24

    "CANCELLED: We regret to inform you that the 2022 Anaya Lecture has been cancelled upon the request of the speaker. Please join us for a film screening of Carl Franklin's Bless Me, Ultima at the NHCC on Sept. 30 with a pre-lecture introduction by Dr. Gabriel Meléndez. Reception at 6pm, pre-lecture introduction at 6:30, and film screening at 7pm. The film screening is in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima. Free ticketed event; visit https://nhccdev.wpengine.com/event/film-bless-me-ultima/.” 11:00 am Following Erika L. Sánchez's reading, head back to the Center for (more...)

  • Rio Grande Record Show

    Domenici Education Building - Grand Hall

    11:00 am to 5:00 pm Vinyl records and collectors will be showcasing and selling collectibles through out the day. A unique opportunity to get your hands on classic records from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Classic to current cd’s, tapes and unique posters will be available for a limited time. Free The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving (more...)

  • The Albuquerque Folk Festival

    NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10:00 am to 10:00 pm On Sunday, October 9, 2022 The Albuquerque Folk Festival offers over 100 events with 5 performance stages, 7 workshop venues (including music and dance), 3 jam venues, musical-instrument "petting zoo," kids' tent, storytelling tent, merchandise tent, instrument consignment tent, bike valet, arts-and-craft vendors, food vendors, and more! For an overview of the schedule, download a complete 2022 schedule as a PDF file here. Also, if you'd like a preview, you can download our 2022 program booklet as a PDF here. Advance Tickets: (more...)

  • Colcha Community Stitch A-long

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    9:30 am (MST) on the second Tuesday of the Month On Zoom and onsite Our Colcha community Workshop is open to all levels of experience in an informal setting. This workshop is instructed by Annette Gutierrez-Turk. Annette has taught this art form to groups internationally and at the NHCC for many years. She is also an award winning artist, most recently recognized in 2019 at Santa Fe Spanish Market. Annette will demonstrate as well as answer questions. We hope you will join us every month on the second (more...)

  • An Evening for Educators: Día de los Muertos Professional Development

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Spend a lively evening exploring Día de los Muertos celebrations, arts, and history at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Take back lessons for your students that will give them a deeper understanding of this important cultural holiday. This is a free event for educators. The event is jointly sponsored by the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the UNM Latin American & Iberian Institute. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.