Hyunmee Lee’s Changing Shapes at William Havu Gallery
William Havu Gallery presents Changing Shapes, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Hyunmee Lee, with an opening reception on Friday, May 12, 5-8 pm in Denver.
May 09, 2023
Eric J. García’s Aim High Explores Concepts of “Aliens,” Space Invasion, and Colonialism
New Mexico-based artist Eric García presents solo exhibition Aim High at Ogden Contemporary Arts and unveils a community mural, the culmination of a two-month residency at OCA.
May 02, 2023
New Mexico Artists to Know Now
Announcing the 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now 2023
Southwest Contemporary announces the 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now 2023.
April 27, 2023
At the Intersection of Art and Nature with Lindsay Brenner and the Railyard Art Project
Lindsay Brenner's Human Bird Nest, a public artwork presented by the Railyard Art Project in Santa Fe, combines themes of sanctuary, rebirth, and ecological resilience.
April 27, 2023
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Southwest Contemporary Takes Home 3 Awards in Society of Professional Journalists Contest
Southwest Contemporary wins design, photography, and editorial awards in the 2023 Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies contest.
April 25, 2023
Kate Rivers’s Work Slows Down a Fast and Fleeting World at Kay Contemporary Art
New Mexico-based artist Kate Rivers debuts new work in an exhibition at Kay Contemporary Art at their Canyon Road gallery in Santa Fe.
April 18, 2023
Southwest Contemporary’s Spring 2023 Art Guide
Southwest Contemporary publisher Lauren Tresp's guide to museum and gallery exhibitions to see across the Southwest this spring.
March 31, 2023
Hindsight Insight 2.0 Complicates Narratives within UNM Art Museum’s Collections
The University of New Mexico Art Museum celebrates the exhibition Hindsight Insight 2.0 with a reception on March 31, 4-7 pm.
March 23, 2023
FeatureVol. 7 Finding Water in the West
Summer Orr: The Water Witch of the West
Summer Orr employs the ancient practice of dowsing to find sculptural materials for her project Geomancer.
March 06, 2023
EssayVol. 7 Finding Water in the West
A Bird’s Eye View: Water Futures in the Colorado River Basin
Simone Johnson writes about her experience living between New York City and Arizona, while also highlighting her explorations of water and time in the Colorado River Basin.
March 03, 2023
ArtistsNew MexicoVol. 7 Finding Water in the West
Chrissie Orr
Chrissie Orr is an artist, activist, and the founder of the SeedBroadcast Collective whose work focuses on the interaction between, and integration of the natural and human worlds.
March 03, 2023
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Immersive Abstractions
Immersive Abstractions showcases Laura Turón's visual and social practices at the Rubin Center for the Visual Arts in El Paso.
March 03, 2023
ArtistsNew MexicoVol. 7 Finding Water in the West
Anna Rotty
Anna Rotty’s work deals with beauty and anxiety, using water as a jumping-off point to explore the politics of modern civilization.
March 03, 2023
FeatureNevadaVol. 7 Finding Water in the West
Viewing the Colorado River: Between Art and Actuality
The decline of the Colorado River through drought and other factors has prompted artists to call attention to this event. Does art have the power, though, to mitigate the crisis?
March 03, 2023
Stranger(s) in the Village brings Gary Burnley to the Amarillo Museum of Art
Gary Burnley's collages explore representation, memory, and an image’s meaning through contrast in the exhibition Stranger(s) in the Village at the Amarillo Museum of Art.
March 02, 2023
Lensic Presents Select Spring 2023 Performances
The Lensic Presents lineup promises an eclectic mix of performances, including live music, dance, comedy, theater, and more.
February 22, 2023
Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea
Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City examines the perspectives of dozens of artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the American West.
January 25, 2023
Announcing SWC’s Inaugural Community Editorial Advisory Board
Southwest Contemporary announces our inaugural Community Editorial Advisory Board, a group of arts leaders from across the region who will provide us with critical feedback about important stories we need to tell.
January 06, 2023
Looking Back: Southwest Contemporary’s 2022 in Review
Lauren Tresp, publisher and editor, looks back at 2022, a year of growth, engagement, and relationship-building for Southwest Contemporary.
December 31, 2022
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things to Read in 2022
Southwest Contemporary's staff, Natalie Hegert, Steve Jansen, Angie Rizzo, and Lauren Tresp, pick their favorite reads—and one podcast—of 2022.
December 28, 2022
Emi Ozawa and Jeff Kellar at Richard Levy Gallery
With new work by Emi Ozawa and Jeff Kellar, two winter exhibitions play with perception and illusion at Richard Levy Gallery.
December 07, 2022
A Reimagined Gallery Celebrates Jimmie F. Jones at Southern Utah Museum of Art
The Southern Utah Museum of Art celebrates the legacy of Utah artist Jimmie F. Jones with a new semi-permanent exhibition space and permanent, interactive touchscreen kiosk.
December 06, 2022
Join Southwest Contemporary for a Panel Discussion on the State of Art Criticism in the Southwest
Join us at Critical Commons, a lively panel discussion and Q+A exploring the current state of art criticism and art writing in Denver and the greater Southwest at RedLine Contemporary Art Center.
November 23, 2022
Gary Niblett: His Life & Art Presents a Retrospective the Artist’s Storied Career
Longtime New Mexico artist Gary Niblett receives the retrospective treatment at the Carlsbad Museum November 5, 2022 through February 4, 2023.
November 08, 2022
Keeping Still Within: Janet Russek & David Scheinbaum
Pie Projects celebrates the vision of artists Janet Russek and David Scheinbaum, both immersed in the history and practice of lens-based imagery.
November 03, 2022
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Announcing Art Steady 3.0: Career Development for Creators
Art Steady 3.0 offers a powerhouse line-up of presenters touching on essential topics for all artists at any stage of their careers.
November 02, 2022
Experience the Magic of Chaco Culture National Historical Park at this One-of-a-Kind Artist Residency
Experience the magic of Chaco Culture National Historical Park at the National Parks Arts Foundation's artist residency program, now accepting applications from artists in all disciplines.
October 27, 2022
IAIA Making History Symposium Will Explore Past, Present, and Future of the Indigenous-Centered Institute
IAIA will present the IAIA Making History Symposium on October 17, 2022, a day-long illumination of the school's sixty-year evolution from an arts-focused Native American high school to a technologically advanced college.
October 11, 2022
Flowers and Herb Markets: A Local Approach to Cannabis and Flowers
Flowers and Herb Markets in Old Town Albuquerque curates a selection of products ranging from fresh flower arrangements to sexual wellness and local, sustainably grown cannabis, and its business model is committed to the local community.
October 04, 2022
Karsten Creightney and Sarah Hadley Debut Work at Richard Levy Gallery
Richard Levy Gallery presents two solo exhibitions this fall: new work by Albuquerque artist Karsten Creightney and Los Angeles artist Sarah Hadley.
September 20, 2022
