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 […]
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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 […]
Sunday, February 1, 2026 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 […]
Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 […]
Friday, February 6, 2026 6:30 pm 6:00 pm (Doors Open) NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre A free evening of worship, stories, and celebration-honoring 42 years of God's faithfulness through New Mexico's Christian TV station. Free community event (Registration Required, limited seating) Please make your reservation HERE. *The event is a rental event not an NHCC […]
Friday, February 6, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm NHCC | Pete V. Domenici Education Building Join us for a hands-on workshop using thin metal, decorative elements, sharpies, paint pens, and repoussé techniques to create Valentine-inspired jewelry, an ornament or mini frame. These workshops are part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program, which provides free […]
Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:00 am NHCC | Domenici Education Building Vamos to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on the first Saturday of the month for vibrant monthly family workshops that provide immersive experiences exploring the Arts. Each month is designed to inspire creativity, foster cultural appreciation, and build community. Participants of all ages and […]
Sunday, February 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us as we say goodbye to the art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico with a reception and catalog release. Meet with the Co-Curators, Catalog Contributors, and UNM Press Representatives, including Ray Hernández-Durán, Irene Vásquez, Howard Griego, Sonja Elena Gandert, […]
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:00 am Arte para Chiquitos: Play, Storytime & Art - 6 mo. – 4 years old and their grown-ups NHCC | Pete V. Domenici Education Building Arte para chiquitos is a free, monthly program for toddlers and their caregivers. Participants explore and engage in play, dance, music and art. In celebration […]
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 5:00 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 […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026 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 […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents an original production, Dracula, A Love Story. “Dracula meets Lestat” in this dramatic vampire production, complete with choreography by Ms. Dickinson Wells, sets by John Malolepsy, lighting by Eric Kennedy, lavish costumes and Dracula flying trickery provided by […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:30 am NHCC | Domenici Education Building, Rooms 122/124 The 2026 Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of NM Speaker Series continues with a presentation from Dr. Roger Zimmerman. Topic: “100th Anniversary of Route 66. Through New Mexico.” This fascinating presentation explores 100 years of history for those who used and lived along […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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, or homeschool groups; please reach out to NHCC Librarian Amy Padilla at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov […]
Saturday, February 21, 2026 4:00 pm NHCC | Bank of America Theatre Noche de Familia: Cine Para Chiquitos. Join us for a film screening and green-screen movie magic! Cine Para Chiquitos is a film night for children and families where a culturally relevant film is screened and the magic of movie making is shared through […]
February 22, 25, 27 and March 1, 2026 2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Music / G. Verdi Libretto / Antonio Ghislanzoni The grandest of grand opera is back on the NHCC stage. Michelle Johnson (Turandot 2023 and Lohengrin 2019) returns in the title role, alongside Olivia Vote (Verdi’s Requiem […]
2:00 - 4:00 pm NHCC | Salón Ortega Preserve your family history in the Barelas neighborhood! Bring photos of your families, homes, Barelas street scenes, Barelas events, or storefronts to scan or add to the NHCC Archive and get tips on how to preserve your family treasures. Bring your original copies of the photos with […]
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00 pm The NHCC invites lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the history and the vast array of identities that contribute to Latinidad/Hispanidad to join us! We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HLA Conference Room. For the month […]
Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:45 pm The NHCC, Metamorfosis Documentation Project (MDP), and the Consulate of Mexico invite visitors to a screening of the documentary Nan Marie Naaxh, which describes the process of making ceremonial chocolate and its history in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. The film was produced by MDP in collaboration with the Teotitlán […]