Your Weekly 5×5: February 4, 2021
From watercolor landscape painting class at the O'Keeffe to DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation, our top five southwest arts and culture picks for the next five days.
February 04, 2021
News
Catching up with the Poeh
The Poeh Cultural Center in Pojoaque, NM became a full-fledged safety and well-being resource at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We caught up with executive director Karl Duncan.
February 03, 2021
Southwest Art News: January 2021
Catch up on southwest arts news from December 2020 and January 2021 including people on the move, grants awarded, new appointments, and more.
February 02, 2021
Santa Fe’s CHART Resolution Is a Process, Not an Answer
The goal of Santa Fe’s Culture, History, Arts, Reconciliation, and Truth (CHART) resolution is bigger than determining the fate of the plaza obelisk.
January 29, 2021
NBCU Selects IAIA for Journalism Program
NBCU Selects IAIA to participate in NBCU Academy, a collaborative journalism training program for underrepresented voices.
January 22, 2021
2021 Artist and Writer Residencies in the Southwest
A guide to 2021 artist and writer residencies in the Southwest, including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
January 15, 2021
New Mexico Film Office Promotes Safety On Set
As the state's film industry continues to grow, the New Mexico Film Office builds standards of safety, inclusion, and worker rights.
January 13, 2021
Call for Southwest Art + Culture Writers
As Southwest Contemporary begins expanding its coverage across the Southwest, we are on the lookout for sharp, engaged freelance writers from across the region to contribute features, critical essays, profiles, reviews, photo essays, and other stories to our print and digital publications.
January 06, 2021
Support Santa Fe Gift Guide: Art Edition
The Support Santa Fe Gift Guide series features treasures from local shops, makers, and organizations. Presenting: the Art Edition.
December 21, 2020
Support Santa Fe Gift Guide: Handmade Edition
The Support Santa Fe Gift Guide series features treasures from local shops, makers, and organizations. Presenting: the Handmade Edition.
December 11, 2020
Support Albuquerque Gift Guide
The Support Albuquerque Gift Guide features an eclectic mix from Albuquerque's vibrant scene of makers and doers.
December 04, 2020
Support Santa Fe Gift Guide: Books Edition
The Support Santa Fe Gift Guide series features treasures from local shops, makers, and organizations. Presenting: the Books Edition.
November 30, 2020
Support Santa Fe Gift Guide: Food + Drink Edition
The Support Santa Fe Gift Guide series features treasures from local shops, makers, and organizations. Presenting: the Food + Drink Edition.
November 19, 2020
Support Santa Fe Gift Guide: Lifestyle Edition
The Support Santa Fe Gift Guide series features treasures from local shops, makers, and organizations. Up first: the Lifestyle Edition.
November 18, 2020
Exhibiting Courage, Fostering Messiness: The State of Museums in NM
In the face of today’s sociopolitical climate, New Mexico museum practitioners plan for a brighter, more equitable future.
November 13, 2020
Call for Artists: Bodies//Boundaries
Southwest Contemporary is excited to announce a call for entries for its first issue of 2021: Bodies//Boundaries.
November 12, 2020
Art News Briefs: October 2020
Catch up on southwest arts headlines from October: people on the move, grants awarded, new appointments, and more.
November 04, 2020
Attendance at Art Museums Reveals the Pandemic’s Impact
Recent museum attendance numbers reveal the disparate impact the pandemic is having on local arts communities.
November 03, 2020
BTW US Cyberspace: Dancing Earth Creates a World Together
Dancing Earth’s BTW US Cyberspace imagines digital space as a realm of creative gathering and regeneration.
November 03, 2020
Update: New Mexico Museums Adjust to COVID-19 Spike
After six months of government-mandated lockdown, museums across New Mexico are reopening. Here's what you need to know.
November 03, 2020
Getting to Center: A Worthy Offering
Writer and dancer Marlee Grace explores the practice of returning (again and again) to center in her new book.
November 02, 2020
From the EditorInside Southwest ContemporaryNews
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.
October 26, 2020
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.
October 12, 2020
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Eric-Paul Riege
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.
October 12, 2020
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Cedra Wood
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Cedra Wood updates us on her current work, reflecting rather than producing, and the subject of mortality.
October 06, 2020
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.
October 05, 2020
Art News Briefs: September 2020
Catch up on southwest arts headlines from September: people on the move, grants awarded, and more.
October 01, 2020
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.
September 23, 2020
12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now Update: Frank Blazquez
New Mexico Artist to Know Now Frank Blazquez updates us on his latest documentary work and writing for The Guardian.
September 21, 2020
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.
September 21, 2020
