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The Roswell Museum preserves and promotes the art and history of the American Southwest and bordering regions for the enrichment of present and future generations. Opened in 1937, the Roswell Museum has grown into a 50,000 square foot facility that includes twelve galleries dedicated to the exhibition of art and history, the Patricia Lubben Bassett Art Education Center, and the Robert H. The Museu

m is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is southeastern New Mexico’s preeminent museum, lauded for the quality of its exhibitions, programs, and collections. NOTICE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PARTICIPATION POLICY
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Wishing you a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day weekend.Did you know? New Mexico ranks as the nation's second-largest ...
09/07/2026

Wishing you a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day weekend.

Did you know? New Mexico ranks as the nation's second-largest crude oil producer, providing roughly 17% of total U.S. crude oil output. The Permian Basin, located in southeastern counties produces about 95% of the state's oil. - https://geoinfo.nmt.edu/

Howard N Cook
'Crew on Derrick',
pencil on paper
Gift of the Artist

Please vote and support the local people and businesses that do their best to make our town vibrant!
09/04/2026

Please vote and support the local people and businesses that do their best to make our town vibrant!

The wait is over! Voting for the 2026 Best of Chaves County Awards is officially open starting today, September 1st, and will close on September 15th.

With 50 diverse categories this year, it is time to rally your teams, spread the word, and vote for your absolute favorite local spots. Please click the following link to access the voting form: https://forms.gle/aqQMzD6A6UbUEojr6

Join Us for the Celebrate Chaves County Reception

As a reminder, we are shaking things up this year to accommodate our massive growth. We are moving from our traditional luncheon to a vibrant, come-and-go reception format.

• When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Where: The Gala Event Center (Please note: The venue strictly prohibits fi****ms on the establishment premises.)

How to Secure Your Tickets or Sponsorship

Tickets and sponsorships are available now! You can secure yours in two convenient ways:

Option 1: Pay Online

You can purchase individual tickets or secure an event sponsorship directly on our website at the Celebrate Chaves County Reception Event Page, which can be accessed by clicking the following link 🔗: https://www.chavescounty.net/news/p/item/69055/celebrate-chaves-county-reception

• Please note: A 3% transaction fee is applied to all online credit card payments.

Option 2: Pay by Check

If you prefer to avoid the online transaction fee, you are welcome to pay by check. Checks can be dropped off directly at our office or mailed to:

PO Box 849
Roswell, NM 88202-0849

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity

Want to maximize your organization's visibility? Become an official event sponsor! A sponsorship includes 10 event tickets along with thorough advertisement and prominent recognition of your business's support throughout the evening.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

No matter how you choose to purchase your tickets, please RSVP directly our organization so we can keep an accurate headcount for our venue.

Thank you for making this event bigger and better every year. Let’s get ready to celebrate the incredible local businesses that make Chaves County thrive.

Siamese cats, such as the one featured in this lithograph, were first imported to the United States during the late nine...
09/03/2026

Siamese cats, such as the one featured in this lithograph, were first imported to the United States during the late nineteenth century from Thailand, formerly known as Siam until 1949. Popular legend claimed that Siamese cats were descended from sacred temple cats, which may be one reason why artist Agnes Tait included a Buddha-like figure in the background of this print. Whether the legend is true or not, Siamese cats have long been popular in both Europe and America.

Wesley A. Rusnell - Roswell Artist-in-Residence 1973-1974Vegas's Promise, 2004Watercolor on PaperRoswell Museum and Art ...
09/01/2026

Wesley A. Rusnell - Roswell Artist-in-Residence 1973-1974
Vegas's Promise, 2004
Watercolor on Paper
Roswell Museum and Art Center Foundation Purchase with Funds from the Carolyn B. Ives Estate Bequest for Acquisitions

Art to fill our virtual walls, made by the community, while we wait for a new home.
08/31/2026

Art to fill our virtual walls, made by the community, while we wait for a new home.

The Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts were established in 1974 by then Governor Bruce King and First Lady Ali...
08/28/2026

The Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts were established in 1974 by then Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the significance of the arts to the State of New Mexico. For over five decades, the Governor has acknowledged the extraordinary achievements and contributions of a prominent and diverse group of New Mexico artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters.

This year's list of recipients includes Eli Levin, Painter from Dixon, NM. The Roswell Museum has a a number of his works in the collection, primarily prints.

New Mexico Arts and the New Mexico Arts Commission will present a series of free, public events in Santa Fe on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

nmarts.org/all-programs/governors-arts-awards/

Edition: 27/50
Eli Levin
'Face on the Barroom Floor', 1990
Etching on Paper
Gift of Robert M. Bell and Stirling M. Puck

The Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts were established in 1974 by then Governor Bruce King and First Lady Ali...
08/26/2026

The Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts were established in 1974 by then Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the significance of the arts to the State of New Mexico. For over five decades, the Governor has acknowledged the extraordinary achievements and contributions of a prominent and diverse group of New Mexico artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters.

This year's list of recipients includes Sam Scott, Painter from Santa Fe, NM. Although he was born in Chicago, Sam Scott moved to Santa Fe in 1969 and became a beloved local icon with international recognition. His abstract works struggle with the idea of the opposing energies that human beings experience: beauty, grandeur, love, and friendship versus suffering, madness, evil, and cruelty. The Roswell Museum has a a number of his works in the collection.

New Mexico Arts and the New Mexico Arts Commission will present a series of free, public events in Santa Fe on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
nmarts.org/all-programs/governors-arts-awards/

Sam Scott
'Flowers in the Rain', 1974
Oil on Canvas, 56.5x46.75" (Framed)
Acquisitions Fund Purchase with National Endowment for the Arts Matching Funds

Early in his career, Hugo Ballin painted idealized scenes of mythical figures and stories. His career took a detour afte...
08/24/2026

Early in his career, Hugo Ballin painted idealized scenes of mythical figures and stories. His career took a detour after World War I, however, when he moved to Hollywood to become an art director. He returned to painting after a few years and created large, colorful murals for many public buildings on the West Coast. In 1936 he played a trick on the New Deal administrators who were granting mural projects to artists. He submitted eight designs: seven serious proposals and one “hoax” that showed scenes of heavy drinking, su***de, violence, and s*x. To his surprise, this entry was chosen by the United States Treasury for a post office in Inglewood, California, and Ballin had to explain that he “would not think of accepting taxpayers’ money for painting . . . a mess of cooked-up vulgarity” on a post office wall. - Smithsonian American Art Museum

Hugo Ballin
'Incoming Tide, Pacific', Unknown
Watercolor on paper
Gift of Mabel Ballin Estate

"Tom lived by the sea. In a small blue house that was from another time. It was squeaky and drafty and held one of my fa...
08/22/2026

"Tom lived by the sea. In a small blue house that was from another time. It was squeaky and drafty and held one of my favorite places in the entire world: a big old chair by a front window and a fireplace, from which could be seen a view of the North Sea while one lounged, under a quilt preferably, and read book after book."
— Paige Shelton (The Cracked Spine (Scottish Bookshop Mystery, #1))

Jane Abrams
'Untitled (Interior)', 1986
Acrylic on Paper
Gift of Victoria Davis Armstrong
Roswell Artist-in-Residence 1985-1986

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