Member Event
Opening Reception: Fantasía Fantástica: Imaginative Spaces and Other Worldly Collage
September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes6 pm to 8 pm Join us for a free public reception of this new exhibition, generously sponsored by law firm Montgomery & Andrews. The reception will include music by Keith Sanchez, food by M'Tucci's Latin Cocina, and a cash bar by Pop Fizz. There will also be the opportunity to gain insight into the artistic process of Rachel Muldez as she installs "Event Horizon" in the museum gallery from 6pm to 7 pm. This exhibition invites you to explore fantastical forms in unexpected places! Artists Nick Abdalla, (more...)
Opening Reception: Outstanding in His Field: San Ysidro—Patron Saint of Farmers
September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes6 pm to 8 pm Each spring, New Mexico communities celebrate San Ysidro (aka San Isidro or Saint Isidore) the patron saint of farmers, gardeners, and workers. San Ysidro blesses the fields, brings rain and discourages drought, and assures a healthy growing season for local crops such as chile, beans, corn and squash. The exhibition highlights contemporary and traditional depictions of this adored saint through approximately 65 art works by artists of all ages. New Mexican artist revere San Ysidro and a unique sense of place is (more...)
Día de los Muertos: Despedida
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States5 pm - 7 pm Free Community Event The National Hispanic Cultural Center will hold its annual Despedida (Farewell) to celebrate Día de los Muertos with music, poetry, and hands-on art at this time-honored community gathering. This is a great event for all ages. Tour the ofrendas around the NHCC campus and enjoy music, poetry, traditional hot chocolate mexicano, pan de muerto, and the sharing of heartfelt memories. Día de Muertos is an annual traditional holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and many Hispanic communities. Join the NHCC and experienced, (more...)
Teatro Paraguas: Volver, Volver, Volver
Live via Zoom or in-person7 pm (MTS) Live via Zoom Free with registration; suggested donation of $7. Register HERE Our friends and partners at Teatro Paraguas are presenting a live Zoom performance of Volver, Volver, Volver, a play by New Mexico playwright Leonard Madrid. Both Teatro Paraguas and Leonard Madrid have collaborated on various projects with the NHCC’s Performing Arts program over the years. In Volver, Volver, Volver, which premiered at the NHCC in 2009, a young man who led a fast and reckless life is called back from the dead (more...)
NHCC Foundation: Cinco De Mayo Run
NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States9:00 am Come early to check in Join RunFit and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Foundation for the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Run. Participants can choose from the 10K Run, 5K Run or Walk, or Kids K. After the run, stick around for free entertainment for the whole family. Food trucks will be on-site and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Register Here for the Run! REGISTER Funds raised during this event will support the presentation of the Aliento a Tequila (more...)
Opening Reception: Hecho en Nuevo México: Recent Acquisitions by NM Artists
September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes5:00 pm to 7:00 pm NHCC Art Museum Join us for a free public reception to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition, Hecho en Nuevo México: Recent Acquisitions by NM Artists. This new exhibition in the museum’s Community Gallery showcases New Mexican artists whose artworks have been added to the museum’s permanent collection over the last few years. This is an opportunity to celebrate artists from across New Mexico, explore artworks created in a range of styles and media, and to thank the generous donors who (more...)
Opening Reception: Aliento a Tequila y el Arte de Agave
September-2019-Board-Meeting-Minutes5:00 pm to 7:00 pm NHCC Art Museum Join us to celebrate the opening of Aliento a Tequila y el Arte de Agave (or The Spirit of Tequila and the Art of Agave) exhibition. The Aliento a Tequila y el Arte de Agave (or The Spirit of Tequila and the Art of Agave) exhibition explores and celebrates the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila, Mexico’s national drink. In this series, photographer Joel Salcido includes the original distilleries that literally founded the industry, as well as several artisanal tequileras committed to (more...)
Sixth Annual Women’s Art Show: Linda Valencia Martinez
Domenici Education Building - Grand Hall10:00 am — 4:00 pm Linda Valencia Martinez’s vision was to highlight NM women artists and give them the opportunity to showcase their art and sell it at the same time. This is a great opportunity to start your Holiday shopping and support local! Kelly Sanchez (Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero, P.C.), Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and Margarita Maestas Free community event