Moving Stories with National Dance Institute of NM
Enjoy the exciting culmination of a collaboration between the Hiland Company dancers, Hiland Artistic Director Layla Amis, and Urban Verbs founders Hakim Bellamy, Colin Diles, and Carlos Contreras. The performance uses poetry, music, art and dance to reflect on our inner and outer worlds: As we become more deeply ourselves coupled and learn respect […]
Discussion with Muralist Noé Barnett
Get to know Albuquerque muralist and spraypaint artist Noé Barnett at Gallery One at City Hall! Barnett is known for amazing murals around Albuquerque, most notably “Mountain Top” on Tijeras and First streets downtown honoring Black heroes of the civil Rights movement.
Afro-Centrism and American Kinship: A Visual Exploration
Check out this special Encore Presentation of an artist talk reflecting on the inaugural exhibition “Afro-centrism and American Kinship: A Visual Exploration.” See it HERE. From ASALH: ‘The exhibit “Afro-centrism and American Kinship…” featured six distinctive locally-based artists: John Brown (photography); Julee Dickerson-Thompson (sculpture); Jourdan Hamilton (Anime); Wayson Jones (abstract art); Greg Scott […]
Meditation with the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Explore meditation as a practice in liberation. This 40-minute mindfulness meditation features the soundscape of the “Spirit in the Dark” exhibition (more information HERE) and contemplation of the journey of Black Americans toward liberation. Register here (FREE!) for access via Zoom.
Application Deadline: True NM Youth Artists
Calling all AAPINH and Black youth artists! Would you like to share your story and your commitment to anti-racism through your art? Artist Requirements: * AAPINH and African American/Black youth * Ages 16-24 years of age * Desire to share your culture and express your story through art Apply HERE to be part of […]
Paper Bead Workshop
Tara Trudell (Santee Sioux/Raramuri/Mexican/Spanish) will guide you in a beautiful process that cultivates healing, expression, and belonging: Your personal writings will be cut into strips and rolled into beads.
Santiago’s Flying Circus Gallery Opening
Come to the African American Performing Arts Center for a show of paintings and more by Santiago Perez and company: Last Great American Whale/Of Monsters and Men OPENING OCTOBER 6, 5-8 PM CLOSING OCTOBER 31 WITH HALLOWEEN PARTY GALLERY TALK: OCTOBER 7, 1 PM
American Landscapes: A conversation with Dr. Kirsten Pai Buick
NMPBS & OAAA present “American Landscapes,” a free conversation with leading scholar on American landscape paintings Dr. Kirsten Pai Buick, in conjunction with the PBS documentary “The American Buffalo.” Dr. Kirsten Pai Buick’s research explores how and what audiences are taught to see when viewing these images. Food will be provided. Register HERE for your […]
Newcomer Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the Newcomer Art Exhibition!
Ubuntu Fashion Fusion Cultural Show
Join New Mexico Women’s Global Pathways (NMWGP) for an evening of dancing, drumming, crafts, and modeling of artisanal outfits! A benefit for displaced persons and the artisans of NMWGP. Suggested donation $15.