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.
Feb 03
News
Feb 02
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.
Jan 29
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.
Jan 22
NBCU Selects IAIA for Journalism Program
NBCU Selects IAIA to participate in NBCU Academy, a collaborative journalism training program for underrepresented voices.
Jan 15
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.
Jan 13
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.
Jan 06
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.
Dec 21
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.
Dec 11
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.
Dec 04
Support Albuquerque Gift Guide
The Support Albuquerque Gift Guide features an eclectic mix from Albuquerque's vibrant scene of makers and doers.
Nov 30
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.
Nov 19
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.
Nov 18
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.
Nov 13
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.
Nov 12
Call for Artists: Bodies//Boundaries
Southwest Contemporary is excited to announce a call for entries for its first issue of 2021: Bodies//Boundaries.
Nov 04
Art News Briefs: October 2020
Catch up on southwest arts headlines from October: people on the move, grants awarded, new appointments, and more.
Nov 03
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.
Nov 03
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.
Nov 03
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.
Nov 02
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.
Oct 26
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 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
NewsNew Mexico Artists to Know Now
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
NewsNew Mexico Artists to Know Now
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
NewsNew Mexico Artists to Know Now
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.
