Water on the Border, featuring work by The Border Artists art organization of Las Cruces, opens in the Branigan Cultural Center Friday, June 30, and continues through Saturday, Sept. 16. An artists’ reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 7.

The exhibition will feature works in multiple mediums that address the topic of water in the Rio Grande US/Mexico border region. Themes include water and community, water scarcity, and water as it relates to the individual. Works by 19 artists will be on display.

The museum is located at 501 N. Main St. and is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit the website at: museums.las-cruces.org or call 575-541-2154.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate in this event please contact the museum 48 hours prior to the event.

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2017 Movies in the Park Program.  All movies are free.

The movies will all be presented at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., Saturday’s at dusk, with the latest showing of family and kid friendly movies. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun.

Movies in the Park will through July/August.

• July 15 – Rogue One – A Star Wars Story
• July 29 – Alice Through The Looking Glass
• August 12 – SING
• August 26 – The Lego Batman Movie

Schedule and location subject to change without notice. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 575/541-2550.

Frank, the son a of a New Mexico pioneer family is known for dramatic use of color and texture. His work has been included in museums, cultural centers and university exhibitions across the United States. His works, once dedicated to the ever-changing landscape and ancient American symbols and imagery, now reflect the majesty, grace and hope intrinsic to Nature’s praise forms.

Bob, a photographer, is originally from the New York City area. He is a self-taught photographer whose work is influenced by Ansel Adams, Joe McNally and several photojournalists. He moved to Las Cruces in 2009 after a 40-year career as an editor for the New York Times.

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre.

Gallery hours Mon-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 575-522-2933 or visit our website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com

Wayne Suggs is an award-winning photographer who has photographed landscapes for over 40 years. A Las Cruces native, Suggs was introduced at an early age to the wonders of nature by parents who knew the importance of having a relationship with the Great Outdoors. He captures the beauty of the Southwest and shares his images not only for others to enjoy, but to help increase awareness of the necessity to preserve our precious surroundings.

Suggs has won numerous awards for his photography, including the 14th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photographer of the Year, the Oliver Award for his work on night photography with petroglyphs. His work can be seen in national, state, and local publications such as New Mexico Magazine, The Reflector Astronomy Magazine, New Mexico Travelers Guide, and the Wilderness Society Publications. His work can also be seen in galleries around Las Cruces and the Southwest. Wayne leads photography workshops through Muench Workshops, Dona Ana Community College, and private workshops as well.

The exhibit will be on display at the Rio Grande Theatre August 4 – September 30, 2017.

Free admission.  Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 12 noon.  575-541-2444.   www.VisitLasCruces.com

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

One of the top regional juried art shows in the country comes to the Museum Aug. 4, 2017 through Nov. 5, 2017. “The Art of the Plains” — The American Plains Artists 32nd Juried Exhibit & Sale will be in the Museum’s Legacy and Traditions galleries.

The show features about 100 works, including paintings and sculptures by artists from several states. (575) 522-4100.

Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The barns close at 4 p.m. each day, but visitors may still walk to see the livestock until 5 p.m.

Admission rates

Adults: $5
Senior citizens (60 and over): $4
Children 4-17: $3
Active U.S. military & veterans: $2
Children 3 and under and museum members with card: Free*

www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org

The Las Cruces Museum of Art features From the Ground Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition.

From the Ground Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition, featuring ceramic art by artists living in the Rocky Mountain region of the US, opens in the Las Cruces Museum of Art on Friday, August 4, and continues through Saturday, October 21. An artist’s reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, August 11, from 4:30pm to 6pm. Awards will be presented by exhibition juror Steven Hill. The biennial exhibition is co-hosted by the Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces.

The first of two artists’ panel discussions will be held on Wednesday, August 9, at 5:30pm in the Branigan Cultural Center, next door to the Museum of Art. Participating artists are Deborah Moore, Barbara Williams, Glenn Schwaiger, Dina Edens, and Andrew Nagem.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. For additional information, visit the website at: museums.las-cruces.org or call 575-541-2137.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate in this event please contact the museum 48 hours prior to the event.

The beautiful photography of Nirmal Khandan is featured in the Museum’s Arts Corridor from August 18th through December 3.  The opening reception, which is free to the public and includes refreshmentm is 5 – 7 pm, n August 24th.

The show features 32 images by the Las Cruces photographer that capture a variety of birds in their natural habitat.

The photograhs aim to bring awareness of the diversity and beauty of the local avian life, as well as the importance of habitat.

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.  575-522-4100.  frhm.org

Regular museums hours:

Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The barns close at 4 p.m. each day, but visitors may still walk to see the livestock until 5 p.m.

Admission rates

Adults: $5
Senior citizens (60 and over): $4
Children 4-17: $3
Active U.S. military & veterans: $2
Children 3 and under and museum members with card: Free*

* Admission rates may differ for special events