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Piñata Artist Justin Favela Creates an Installation Piece This Week

Working in the media of painting, sculpture, performance, and, most importantly, piñatas, Justin draws from art history, popular culture, and his Guatemalan/Mexican heritage. His work has been exhibited across the United States in notable shows at venues including the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Denver Art Museum. Come admire his process and watch his installation come to life! Justin will be working periodically Monday through Friday. If you want to know if he will be working when you are planning a visit, call 505-246-2261. In addition, piñata sponsors will have an opportunity (more…)

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Seeing Double: Paired Perspective Museum Tours

2 pm Join us on Saturday, August 12 at 2 pm for a special tour of the NHCC Art Museum’s exhibition, Outstanding in His Field: San Ysidro—Patron Saint of Farmers. Led by two different specialists with two distinct perspectives, it’s sure to have you seeing the artwork in new ways! The tour will be led by Robin Gavin, Chief Curator of the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, and Sean Paloheimo, Director of Operations at Las Golondrinas, who will discuss San Ysidro and the exhibit as a whole

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Vamos al Campo!: What Can We Learn Standing Out in a Field?

8 am to 12 pm In connection with the exhibit Outstanding in His Field: San Ysidro—The Patron Saint of Farmers, currently on view in the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum, please join us for a tour of Cornelio Candelaria Organic Farm, led by farmer Lorenzo Candelaria. We will explore the farm, taste some fresh produce, learn about New Mexico heritage, sustainability, and connection to the earth, and enjoy mindfulness meditation with Wellness Specialist José Maresma. You also will enjoy a lunch provided by Cornelio Candelaria Organic

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La Pasión de Mariachi: Salute to Mariachi History and Excellence

6 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) La Pasión de Mariachi is a celebration of the art form of mariachi. The purpose is to create greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of traditional and authentic mariachi music by providing insights into the music, band member make-up, and instruments. Mariachi groups, like orchestras, are typically comprised of 18 to 20 members; many of the instruments, such as the guitarrón, are unique to this form of music. Performances will demonstrate various styles within the genre, including son, huapango, and ranchera.

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¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour

This event is full and registration is now closed. Please check back for the next Happy Arte Hour, February 1, 2018. 5:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. 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. This month’s art project will be

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¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour

5:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. 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. This month, celebrate Día de los Muertos with related activities! Please pre-register using the link HERE (so we know how many materials to prepare) For more information please

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¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour

5:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. 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. This month, join Isaías Rodríguez, who is also known as The Little Piñata Maker and is featured in The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!), for

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¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour

5:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. 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. Please pre-register using the link HERE (so we know how many materials to prepare) For more information please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us

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¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour

5:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz. 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. Project led by Lita Sandoval whose work is on display in the NHCC Art Museum exhibition The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!). Please pre-register using

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