Announcing our 2021 Publication Schedule and SWC Memberships
Whether you've valued our content over the last 28 years, or the last 28 days, now is the time we need your help the most.
Oct 26
Articles
Oct 12
The 12th Annual Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
The 12th annual Santa Fe Independent Film Festival opens October 14, 2020. The usual multitude of parties and events is on-hold till next year, but the eclectic mix of acclaimed independent films remains.
Oct 12
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Eric-Paul Riege
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Eric-Paul Riege (Diné) updates us on the work he's been making, the space he's holding, and material as a teacher.
Oct 06
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Cedra Wood
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Cedra Wood updates us on her current work, reflecting rather than producing, and the subject of mortality.
Oct 05
Southwest Makeup Institute Primes NM Makeup Artists for Hollywood
Southwest Makeup Institute, the only makeup and special effects school in New Mexico, has a new partnership with IATSE 480, preparing students for professions in film and television.
Oct 01
Art News Briefs: September 2020
Catch up on southwest arts headlines from September: people on the move, grants awarded, and more.
Sep 23
New Mexico Museums are Reopening
After six months of government-mandated lockdown, museums across New Mexico are reopening. Here's what you need to know.
Sep 21
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Frank Blazquez
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Frank Blazquez updates us on his latest documentary work and writing for The Guardian.
Sep 21
Taos Ceramics Center Opens its Doors Amid Pandemic
The recently opened Taos Ceramics Center is establishing a creative space for artists local to Taos and beyond.
Sep 17
Larger Than Memory Contends for Our Attention
Larger Than Memory includes works made by Indigenous artists from North America in the first two decades of this century.
Sep 15
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Justin Richel
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
Justin Richel updates us on his current projects and the vital role of art-making.
Sep 07
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Danielle Shelley
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
NM Artist to Know Now Danielle Shelley updates us on her current work within the political and social landscape, and making art as an act of faith.
Sep 07
Amplifying the Voices of Black Artists in NM
Earthseed Black Arts Alliance New Mexico aims to build community for Black artists in Santa Fe, and highlight their contributions to the city and its history.
Sep 04
12 NM Artists to Know Now Update: William T. Carson
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
New Mexico Artist to Know Now William T. Carson updates us on his practice since the pandemic, working with sound, and creating without expectation.
Sep 03
Comic Book Stores Survive the Apocalypse
Comic book stores, using their wits and their devoted customers, are pleasantly surprised to find themselves surviving the apocalypse.
Sep 01
Art News Briefs: August 2020
Catch up on southwest arts headlines from August: people on the move, grants awarded, artist representation, and more.
Aug 28
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Andrea Pichaida
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Andrea Pichaida gives us an update on her new work, her studio practice, and making art in the time of global unrest.
Aug 27
Artists Brighten a Boarded up Albuquerque
Artists descended on downtown Albuquerque, a “ghost town” after the pandemic, for two weeks to paint the boarded-up windows...
Aug 24
Music Venues and Festivals Reinvent Themselves to Stay Afloat During the Pandemic
Music venues and festivals are embracing creativity and resourcefulness to stave off financial ruin and bring live music to audiences at a time when they desperately need it.
Aug 24
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Joe Ramiro Garcia
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Joe Ramiro Garcia updates us on his current work and studio practice.
Aug 23
Complete Your 2020 Census to Support the Arts in New Mexico
Currently, New Mexico ranks 50th in the US for self-response to the 2020 census. Each individual who is counted in the census brings in $37,500 for the state over the course of 10 years.
Aug 21
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: c marquez
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
Taos-based artist c marquez, one of SWC's 12 NM Artists to Know Now, updates us on their practice, new pieces, and wishes for the arts community.
Aug 18
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Rapheal Begay
New Mexico Artists to Know NowNews
Rapheal Begay, one of SWC's 12 NM Artists to Know Now, updates us on his work and relationship to art since the COVID-19 pandemic, which he has spent at home in Navajo Nation. He continues to advocate for Indigenous aesthetics and visual sovereignty.
Aug 10
Movement for Mercy: A Total Body Walk in Somebody Else’s Shoes
The Keshet M3 Movement for Mercy and Arts and Justice Network advocate for juvenile justice reform through arts education and youth empowerment.
Aug 09
Art News Briefs: July 2020
Catch up on local arts headlines from July! People are on the move at local institutions, grants and scholarships have been awarded.
Aug 07
Making the Most of a Virtual Indian Market
Reimagined for the COVID-19 era, this year’s entirely virtual monthlong Indian Market is ushering in a new era for SWAIA and many Native artists.
Aug 05
Uncharted: Owl Peak Farm
While the Owl Peak Farm has adjusted to the pandemic with relatively little upheaval, staying nimble in the face of unexpected and uncontrollable situations is nothing new when working with nature. We spoke with them about their dinner program, the farm, and rolling with the punches.
Jul 31
Virtual Until Further Notice
New Mexico arts organizations bring us together in the era of social distancing.
Jul 31
[sponsored] Infinite Beauty: Ulla and Martin Kaufmann Strive for Innovation and Essence
Patina Gallery presents Infinite Beauty, On the Move, a collection by master metalsmiths and jewelry makers Ulla and Martin Kaufmann, in partnership with Charon Kransen Arts.
Jul 31
2020 Anniversaries in New Mexico Arts
A number of arts institutions across New Mexico celebrate significant anniversaries this year, including photo-eye, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Santa Fe Workshops, Turner Carroll Gallery, and the Santa Fe Art Institute.
Jul 24
A Storefront Art Exhibition Must Balance Creative Expression With Private Interest
Windows On the Future, which spans Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos, aims to re-energize commercial districts that have slowed down due to COVID-19.
Jul 21
Announcing the Field Guide 2020
The inaugural Field Guide—a guidebook to arts and culture across northern New Mexico —drops in print and online on July 31! To receive an issue delivered to your door, you can pre-order a copy now from our online store.
Jul 21
Uncharted: Jodie Herrera
Jodie Herrera is an Albuquerque-based artist. We spoke with Jodie about activism in art and Nuevo, her new exhibition with Frank Blazquez.
Jul 13
The Annexation of Art, Empathy, and the Future
From thermal surveillance imaging to maps of the dead to stories and visions of survival, the work at two imminent Santa Fe exhibitions invites you to come closer to some of the millions of humans who have lost, fled, or been chased from their homes and countries in the past three decades.
Jul 13
Is the Public Art Project at the Santa Fe Plaza Obelisk Allyship, or Artwashing?
A monument to Union soldiers who fought in the Civil War against “savage” Indians is now the site of a community art project organized by the Santa Fe Arts and Culture Department, in which city residents are invited to “create messages of reconciliation.”
Jul 08
Uncharted: Elaine Ritchel, Santa Fe Art Tours
Santa Fe Art Tours was founded in 2015 by Elaine Ritchel. Known for a creative, in-depth approach to arts education, Santa Fe Art Tours specializes in themed tours, multi-day experiences, and is currently offering online studio visits. We caught up with Elaine to discover how her business is navigating the lockdown.
Jul 07
International Folk Art Market goes Digital during COVID-19 Pandemic
In lieu of a fair in the flesh, IFAM organized a virtual festival taking place this week with streamed presentations and artist talks, culminating in a virtual gala and auction presentation Friday evening that will help fund the Market, artist education programs, and year-round public programming.
Jul 01
Art News Briefs: June 2020
Catch up on local arts headlines from April, May, and June! People are on the move at local institutions, grants and scholarships have been awarded, archives collected, and more.
Jun 29
516 Arts Announces Recipients of 2020 Fulcrum Fund Emergency Relief Grants
516 Arts in Albuquerque, a partner in the Regional Regranting Program of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts through its Fulcrum Fund, pivoted its 2020 grantmaking to provide emergency relief to 66 artists and thirteen artist-driven visual arts spaces experiencing economic instability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 24
The Arts and the Black Lives Matter Movement
“It’s really brought home to me the way in which literature can connect us to each other and foster and express our shared humanity. Our experiences in this country might be specific, but through art we can interrogate universal truths about what it means to be human. This is why it’s so important for our arts, culture and society to be inclusive of everyone.”
Jun 22
Uncharted: Cherie Montoya, Farm & Table
Farm & Table is an Albuquerque restaurant with a strong ethos grounded in local food and sustainable practices. Like many in the food and beverage industry, Farm & Table was heavily affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The week we spoke, the restaurant was fully reopening to the public for the first time since March. We spoke with Cherie Montoya, owner of Farm & Table.
Jun 22
New Mexico Arts Organizations Receive National Endowment for the Arts’ 2nd Round of 2020 Funding
In New Mexico, twelve organizations are the recipients of NEA grants totaling $1,007,000. Among them, Wise Fool New Mexico received an Art Works award of $30,000 for circus arts training and performances. SITE Santa Fe received $20,000 for a major retrospective exhibition of work by Brazilian artist Regina Silveira.
Jun 16
Your Weekly 5×5: Horizon-expanding Films Edition
The Weekly 5×5 is Southwest Contemporary’s top five picks of things to do for the next five days. At least that’s what it was until our to-dos became homebound during […]
