This is an exhibition 7 years in the making that features a group of New Mexican artists who were among the earliest generation of Chicana and Chicano activists in the state. All 6 artists, 3 men and 3 women, were students at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) in Las Vegas in the early 1970s when […]
To celebrate the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 25th birthday, we explore artworks created by the artists who spend their days (and nights) keeping the Center going. What We Bring to the Table will be on view in the NHCC Visual Art Museum Community Gallery beginning September 5th. Featured Artworks by: Adri De La Cruz, Visual Arts […]
6:00 pm NHCC | Domenici Education Building NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase. Join us […]
NOTE: This event has been cancelled for the month of December. We apologize for the inconvenience. 10:00 am – 11:00 am NHCC | Torreon/ Welcome Center Vamos to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on the first Saturday of the month for vibrant monthly family workshops that provide immersive experiences exploring Visual Arts, Performing Arts and […]
10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Art Museum presents multiple exhibitions in its three gallery spaces each year and welcomes visitors of all ages. Our three galleries showcase artworks from a range of media that focus on diverse subject matter and examine identity and culture. On the first Sunday of every month, the Visual Arts […]
2:00 to 4:00 pm Head to the NHCC Visual Art Museum for a Gallery Tour led by Roberta Márquez and Adelita M. Medina, two of the artists featured in the NHCC art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico. Free Community Event. Please register using the link below. About the exhibition: Voces del […]
10:00 am NHCC | Pete V. Domenici Education Building Arte para chiquitos is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Visual Art Museum, Roy E. Disney Center […]
5:00 – 7:00 pm NHCC | HLA Conference Room Stitch socially with us on the second Wednesday of the month! Bring whatever knitting, crocheting, weaving, or cross stitch, or fiber art projects you’re working on, and join the conversation with your fellow crafters for an informal craft get-together. If you would like to learn the basics […]
11:00 am In addition to our regularly scheduled Thursday and Friday Torreón Tours, the National Hispanic Cultural Center now has a newly added Saturday Tour on the second Saturday of every month. This is a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco created by artist Frederico Vigil, located in the Torreón on the NHCC Campus, depicting thousands […]
5:30 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration offers an immersive cultural experience grounded in New Mexico’s lively luminaria vs. farolito debate. On December 14, enjoy music, biscochitos, a holiday mercado with local vendors, Matachines dance performances, holiday lights, and more as we celebrate the holiday season! This year’s celebration will begin […]
NOTE: This event has been cancelled for the month of December. We apologize for the inconvenience. 10:00 am NHCC | HLA Library Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, […]
7:00 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents an original production, Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment. The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers with Flamenco, southwestern snakes, sheep […]
2:30 pm New Year’s with the Opera is a fun variety show featuring Opera Southwest’s favorite performers, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, and the Opera Southwest Chamber Orchestra. With a variety of opera favorites and light classics, there is something for everyone to ring in the New Year. Running time: Approx 2 hours $35, $47, $60, […]