New Mexico Museum of Art

06/24/2026

When was the last time you brought the kids to the museum?
📸 Pecos 5th graders touring our 'Rooted Strong: Visions of America from New Mexico' exhibition and making their own art.

06/23/2026

Final Friday is this week at Vladem Contemporary, and this month's activity takes its cue from 'Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind.'

The exhibition features a collection of political and activist buttons representing a range of causes. Join us to make your own button about something important to you, then spend time exploring the show.

Free admission. Friday, June 26, 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Vladem Contemporary.

06/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday evening for the opening of 'Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike.' The energy was incredible!

The exhibition is here until October 18, 2026 so there is plenty of time to soak up all the details of each and every object and immerse yourself in the experience at your leisure.

06/20/2026

Today, June 20th 'Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike' opens to the public with a free reception 5-7pm at New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary, New Mexico Museum of Art. Virgil Ortiz and co-curator Eric Garcia.

📸 'The Sirens and the Sikas Arrive at First Light,' 2026, Still image from Blindfall | First Strike © Virgil Ortiz

06/19/2026

“On Saturday, June 20, Ortiz will present a new, immersive exhibition at the Vladem, titled “Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike,” in collaboration with his lifelong friends, Eric F. Garcia and Tommy Lomeli.” - Albuquerque Journal

Cochiti Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz opens 'Continuum' June 20, exploring the Pueblo Revolt through Indigenous, Spanish and Chicano perspectives.

06/18/2026

'Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike' opens to the public this Saturday, June 20 with a free public reception fromm 5-7pm at New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary. All are welcome.

📸 'Guardians of the Continuum: Bu’nami, Recon Watchman and Dya, Aeronaut,' 2026
Still image from Blindfall | First Strike © Virgil Ortiz

06/17/2026

Now on view through July 5, 2026, in the Window Box at Vladem Contemporary: "Between Heaven and Earth" by Albuquerque artist Marianne Hall.

Working in organza, felt, thread, wire, and metal leaf, Hall explores themes of personal loss and spirituality through a contemplative visual language rooted in domestic craft and alternative materials. Her installation conjures the layered landscape of New Mexico — sculpted pink organza forms suggesting sunset clouds, threaded tendrils evoking virga, and knotted black felt recalling the volcanic rock of southern New Mexico. The gold-leafed walls enshrine the work as a reliquary to a fleeting moment of human existence, inviting reflection on impermanence and the enduring beauty of place.

Photo: Addison Doty

06/16/2026

Join us for the free public opening of Continuum: Blindfall, First Strike, this Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00pm at New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary. Featuring remarks by artists Virgil Ortiz and Eric F. Garcia at 5:45pm. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

06/15/2026

Just a few of the great artworks being made at our engagement station in the exhibition, 'O'Powa, O'Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell.'

06/12/2026

It takes dedication to make the magic happen. Our volunteer Barbara is hard at work preparing materials for our upcoming Pride Create Station.

Stop by on Saturday, June 27, from 10am to 3pm on the east side of the Plaza Building for free rainbow flag making and art activities designed for all ages.