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Las Cruces offers an extensive array of art organizations, galleries, museums, studios and public art that display and showcase a range of sculptures, fine art, paintings, photographs, historical artifacts and performing arts and theater. Here, visitors have the chance to not only observe the talents of our many gifted artisans, but also to learn about the history, culture and diversity of our people and how all these factors work to inspire their creativity.
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| PRESTON CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER |
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Preston Contemporary Art galleries exhibit the works of mid-career and emerging international artists exploring contemporary concepts and themes via a variety of techniques and methods. Works are shown in three interior spaces and one exterior. Preston Contemporary artists have exhibited extensively internationally in art centers, museums, and renowned galleries. Opening receptions for seasonal exhibitions are held on the second Friday of January, April, July, and October annually. The Preston Contemporary Art Center is also home to the Mesilla Digital Imaging Workshops which offers aesthetic, technical and studio instruction in 2-4 day intensive workshop experiences. These workshops features photographic educators, writers, and widely published and exhibited photographers in every aspect of the medium. |
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| NM STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY |
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The University Art Gallery serves as a showcase for contemporary visual arts in the border region. The largest visual arts facility in South Central New Mexico, the gallery presents six to nine exhibitions annually. The gallery features contemporary and historical art of regional, national and international importance. Focus includes the work of NMSU Art Department faculty, graduates students, undergraduates, traveling exhibitions and works from the university's permanent collection. The permanent collection includes 18th, 19th and 20th century Mexican retablos (devotional paintings on tin,) as well as a variety of contemporary prints, historical and contemporary photographs, paintings, prints and graphics, book art, small scale sculpture and metals, and works on paper. |
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| CORBETT CENTER ART GALLERY |
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 The Corbett Center Art Gallery at New Mexico State University features exhibitions of high-quality artwork in all mediums by undergraduate and graduate students. The gallery is located on the second floor of Corbett Center Student Union. Admission is free. When work is being exhibited, the gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Visitors who do not have NMSU parking stickers may park in the designated visitor parking area at the end of Jordan Street, one block south from University Avenue. Students are encouraged to submit their artwork for upcoming exhibits. Please call for guidelines or information on current / upcoming exhibits. |
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| MESILLA VALLEY FINE ARTS GALLERY |
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 The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery is a cooperative of around 30 artists offering quality and original works of art. We are from the Las Cruces, Southern New Mexico and West Texas area. The gallery visitor will enjoy a wide selection of paintings in all media, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and graphic processes. Also on display are photographic works by this areas top photographers, ceramics, glass, jewelry and pottery. Specializing in original artwork with a Southwestern ambiance, but works in a wide range of subject matter are available as well. Some of the artists also offer greeting cards and prints of their work. |
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| WILLIAM BONNEY GALLERY |
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 Step back in time and enjoy the talent of many local and international artists such as Noel Espinoza, Steve Hanks, Rebecca Altuna, Fred Chilton, Miguel Varella, Donald Dowell and many others in this historical gallery. Pat Garrett, the famous sheriff who shot Billy the Kid, is said to have had an office here. William Bonney contains one of the finest selections of kachinas, pottery, prints, storytellers, baskets, bronze sculptures and gold jewelry. Get a taste of Southwestern art by viewing these wonderful works of art. Take home a piece of the southwest from this well-known gallery. |
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| RIO GRANDE THEATRE GALLERIES |
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 The El Paso Electric Visual Arts Gallery and the Carolene de Mesilla Information Center and Gallery are available for artists’ exhibits. Currently a jury selects area artists to have monthly arts shows. Artists living and working in New Mexico and El Paso, TX (within a 20 mile radius of El Paso) are eligible to submit to show in these two galleries. Artists must exhibit on the dates assigned by the Doña Ana Arts Council. Exhibits will run approximately four weeks. |
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MORE ART GALLERIES
Downtown Galleries
Blue Gate Gallery
311 N. Downtown Mall
(575) 523-2950
www.artgally.com/bluegate
Cottonwood Gallery
Southwest Environmental Center
275 N. Downtown Mall
(575) 522-5552
www.wildmesquite.org
Griggs & Reymond Event House
504 W. Griggs
(575) 524-8450
www.griggsandreymond.com
In Effect Gallery
514 W.Griggs Avenue
(575) 526-1551
Joyce T. Macrorie Studio Gallery
639 S. San Pedro
(575) 541-0408
www.joycetmacrorie.com
Lundeen Gallery
618 S. Alameda
(575) 526-3326
www.innofthearts.com
Main Street Gallery
311 N. Downtown Mall
(575) 647-0508
M. Phillip's Fine Art Gallery
300 N. Downtown Mall
(575) 525-1367
www.mphillipsgallery.com
Studio 309
309 E. Organ St
(575) 649-3781
Terrace Gallery
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
200 E. Picacho Ave
(575) 528-4032
http://library.las-cruces.org
Unravel Gallery
300 N. Downtown Mall
(575) 647-1181
www.unravel-yarn-shop.com
Unsettled Gallery
905 N. Mesquite
(575) 647-8053
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Mesilla Galleries
Charles Inc.
1885 W. Boutz
(575) 523-1888
Corn Maiden Gallery
306 Calle de Guadalupe
(575) 525-8003
Black Gold From The Sun
1910 Calle de Parian
(575) 541-9693
Dee Groves Gallery
2220 Calle de Parian
(575) 527-0710
Drawings by Maria-Christina
1910 Calle de Parian
(575) 639-1088
Emerald Isle Boutique & Gallery
1750 Calle de Mercado #2
(575) 525-9177
www.emeraldislemesilla.com
Galeria Azul
2337 Calle de Guadalupe
(575) 523-8783
Galeria on the Plaza
2310 Calle de Principal
(575) 526-9771
Laughing at the Sun
1910 Calle de Parian
(575) 523-1890
www.laughingatthesunmesilla.com
Mesilla Cultural Center
2231 A Calle de Parian
(575) 523-3988
www.borderbookfestival.org
Potteries
2260 Calle de Santiago
(575) 524-0538
Rothermel Fine Art Gallery
Mercado Plaza #3
(575) 522-3824
www.david-rothermel.com
Simply Posh
1740 Ste. D Calle de Mercado
(575) 521-1530
www.simplyposhgallery.com
Tres Manos
1910 Calle de Parian
(575) 524-2334
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University Area Galleries
Connie Hines Interior Design
Hadley Center
665 E. University
(575) 523-1809
Glenn Cutter Jewelers & Gallery
2640 El Paseo Road
(575) 524-4300
www.glenncutterjewelers.com
Surrounding Area Galleries
Funky Karma Incense & Tea Shop
207 Avenida de Mesilla
(575) 635-2275
Justus Wright Galeria
925 S. Walnut
(575) 526-6101.
Picture Frame Outlet
382 S. Walnut Street
(575) 526-4048
www.organmountainphotos.com
Rising Sky Artworks
415 Foster Road
(575) 525-8454
www.risingskypottery.com |
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