Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Exhibition: Día de Muertos Ofrenda Installation
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Sunday, November 8, 2009
10 am - 5 pm daily
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts
Free
Artist Catalina Delgado Trunk guides teachers and their classrooms to create traditional ofrendas (offerings/altars) for Día de Muertos. The public is invited to visit ofrendas during the NHCC regular hours and special events. For more information call 505/246-2261 ext. 189.
Exhibition: NaturalMente
Friday, July 17, 2009 - Sunday, May 30, 2010
10 am - 5 pm daily
Art Museum
$3 adults, $2 seniors, free for children 16 and under
NaturalMente, a group show in the National Hispanic Cultural Center's Community Art Gallery, features artists that incorporate natural forms and organic materials. The diverse range of media includes photographs by Fernando Delgado, Rita Padilla Haufmann's fiber art, mezzotint prints by Carol Sanchez, and Camilla Trujillo's pottery. Their work reflects inspired responses to nature and creativity. NaturalMente compliments Land/Art, a regional collaboration taking place in the summer and fall of 2009. The exhibition opens on July 17, 2009 and runs through May 30, 2010. Join us for the artists' reception, scheduled for the evening August 7, 2009 at 6pm.
School Event: Cantando la Cultura
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
10 am
Wells Fargo Auditorium
Free by registering at 246-2261 ext. 189
Talented New Mexican musicians share the history, lyrics, and melodies of favorite Mexican and New Mexican songs! Teachers must send in a registration fee of $1 per spot held. Checks for FREE events will be returned UNCASHED on the day of the event unless teachers cancel with less than 72 hours notice.
Exhibition - Confluencias: Inside Arte Cubano Contemporáneo
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 - Sunday, May 16, 2010
10 am - 5 pm daily
Art Museum
$3 adult, $2 seniors, free for 16 & under, free to all on Sundays
Confluencias: Inside Arte Cubano Contemporáneo is a major exhibition on Contemporary Cuban Art, which provides an exciting overview of what's happening now with significant Cuban artists and various media. The exhibition includes approximately 100 works by 40 artists working inside Cuba.
History Exhibit: The Three Sisters - Corn, Beans and Squash
Oct. 10, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm
History & Literary Arts building
Free
This exhibit focuses on three main staples that have nourished Hispanic and Native American communities for generations: corn, beans and squash. The botanical, nutritional, gastronomic and cultural histories will be presented along with recipes based on using these three food groups in conjunction with chili and other traditional condiments. This exhibit is part of the 2009 "From Field to Feast" project funded by the NM Community Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
