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Siempre Creativo: Intro to Retablos with Artist Sean Wells y Delgado
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM1:30 - 3:30 pm Discover the history and symbolism of retablo painting and create your own unique interpretation, using watercolors on wood prepared with traditional gesso. This is the second of two sessions with artist Sean Wells y Delgado, and participants are welcomed to attend one or both sessions. These workshops are part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program, which provides free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors throughout the summer. Free Community Event, generously supported by Presbyterian.
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
NHCC Library 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! In June, our theme will “Keeping it Cool!” Join us as we read from Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool! and La Guitarrista, both by Lucky Diaz . For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas.
Visual Arts Museum: First Sunday Free Admission
Visual Art Museum 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States10:00 am to 4:00 pm On the first Sunday of every month, the Visual Arts Museum is free to all New Mexico residents!
Siempre Creativo: Monotype Printmaking with Artist Carol C. Sánchez (CANCELLED)
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NMNOTE: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 1:30 - 3:30 pm Join us for a fun monotype printing workshop, where we will explore various ways of applying inks and paints to create unique images. This is the first of two sessions with artist Carol C. Sánchez, and participants are welcomed to attend one or both sessions. These workshops are part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program, which provides free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors throughout the summer. Free Community (more...)
Paño Connections: Free Closing Event
Visual Art Museum 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States1:00 - 3:30 pm Join for an event celebrating the final weeks of the exhibition Paño Connections: Corazón Knows No Bounds! Premier of short video by Richard Keel. Panel discussion with artists Joey Nelson, David Luna, Gerald Lovato, and Eric Christo Martinez. Poetry and Music by Carlos Contreras & IC Wayne. The exhibition Paño Connections is organized by artist and guest curator Eric “Christo” Martinez. On display in the Community Gallery, which is dedicated to showcasing art by New Mexican artists, this exhibit explores artworks inspired by paños (drawings on (more...)
Siempre Creativo: Relief Printmaking with Artist Carol C. Sánchez (CANCELLED)
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NMNOTE: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 1:30 - 3:30 pm Learn the time-honored technique of relief printmaking as you design, cut, and print your inspirations onto paper. This is the second of two sessions with artist Carol A. Sánchez, and participants are welcomed to attend one or both sessions. These workshops are part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program, which provides free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors throughout the summer. Free Community Event, generously supported by Presbyterian.
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
NHCC Library 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NMNote: The date of this event has been updated. 10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. In August, we will be reading The Three Little Javelinas, or Los tres pequeños jabalíes, by Susan Lowell. Join us as we make "adobecitos," or little adobe bricks, with Kateri Lopez from Cornerstones Community Partnerships. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or (more...)
Siempre Creativo: Mixed Media Design in Nature with Artist Catalina Salinas
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM1:30 - 3:30 pm Explore the natural world through lines and patterns using pencils, acrylic markers, and paints on a canvas. This is the first of two sessions with artist Catalina Salinas, and participants are welcomed to attend one or both sessions. These workshops are part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program, which provides free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors throughout the summer. Free Community Event, generously supported by Presbyterian.
Siempre Creativo: Mixed Media Mandalas with Artist Catalina Salinas
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM1:30 - 3:30 pm Become mesmerized by the beauty of mandalas and create your own mandala designs using watercolors, watercolor paper, colored pencils, and Sakura Gelly Pens with techniques you can also use at home. This is the first of two sessions with artist Catalina Salinas, feel free to attend one or both sessions. These workshops are part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program, which provides free multidisciplinary arts programs for seniors throughout the summer. Free Community Event, generously supported by Presbyterian.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration in partnership with the Mexican Consul
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States5:30 – 7:30 pm In collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to host a celebration of Mexican Independence Day featuring vendors, dancing, and much more! On Sept. 12, the Center will be joined by the Consulate of Mexico providing a formal flag unveiling and the traditional Grito, a celebration announcement of independence. The courtyard of the celebration will be adorned with Mexican flags and other decorations. The event will feature local vendors selling aguas frescas, churros, and other delicious foods (more...)