Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023.

Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.

Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137

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

“Rural Life in New Mexico: Paintings by Carlitta Harvey” is a new art show that opens in the Museum’s Arts Corridor.
Twenty-three of Carlitta’s oil paintings are featured in the show, which continues through April 1, 2023.

575-522-4300. https://www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-rural-life-in-new-mexico-paintings-by-carlitta-harvey/?doing_wp_cron=1670355486.9146809577941894531250

HOURS:
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum & Gift Shop are closed on Sunday.

ADMISSION:
$5 Adults
$4 Senior citizens (60 and over)
$3 Children (4 to 17)
$2 Active U.S. military & veterans
Free Children 3 and under, Museum Friends members, and New Mexico senior citizens on Wednesdays

The NMSU University Art Museum (UAM) is excited to announce the opening of Icons & Retablos: The Blessings of Christ on Home Altars in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery at the UAM on the campus of NMSU. Guest curated by Dr. Elizabeth Zarur, this exhibition, created in collaboration with the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts, invites visitors to see devotional works iconic to both Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.

In these joint exhibitions, both the UAM and the Museum of Russian Icons will display portions of each other’s significant collections.
Concurrent running exhibitions at the UAM and the Museum of Russian Icons were curated by Dr. Zarur to explore these two styles of
devotion through diverse materials, themes, and artistic expressions.

The Museum of Russian Icons and the UAM are both caretakers of two important collections, portraying religious subjects which conform to theological guidelines and traditional iconography. The NMSU Art Museum houses the largest collection of Mexican retablos in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Museum of Russian Icons is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to Russian icons, and houses the largest collection of icons outside of Russia. The UAM’s Icons & Retablos: The Blessings of Christ on Home Altars and the Museum of Russian Icons’ Icons & Retablos: Images of Devotion encourage visitors to compare these sacred paintings, not only within each altar space but also “across the aisle.”

Dr. Elizabeth Zarur holds a BFA in Printmaking and Drawing, an MFA in Fiber Arts, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Art. During her 30-year
career teaching art history at New Mexico State University and Wheaton College in Massachusetts, she published extensively and curated
several exhibitions. Her research focuses on the arts and culture of Latin America and Portugal with the publication of books and articles
on the nineteenth-century Mexican retablo, the colonial architecture and religious rituals of Brazil, women artists in baroque Portugal,
and the feather art of the Indians of Central Brazil. She has curated several national and international exhibitions accompanied by
comprehensive catalogs; and attended conferences and delivered lectures in Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, and the United States.

Icons & Retablos: The Blessings of Christ on Home Altars. The exhibition will be on view March 10 through August 26, 2023 in the UAM’s Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery. More information about associated programming will be available on the UAM’s website. Click for more information

The NMSU Art Museum is located at 1308 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, in Devasthali Hall at the intersection of E. University Ave. and S. Solano Drive. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Designated gallery parking is available, and general parking on the NMSU campus is free on weekends and after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

For more information, please visit our website at: uam.nmsu.edu or contact Art Museum Coordinator Jasmine Herrera directly (575)-646-2545 or artmuseum@nmsu.edu.

Event Address/location: NMSU Art Museum. 1308 E. University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88003

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545

Event Website: uam.nmsu.edu

Have you ever dreamed of going on an epic pirate adventure and discovering a buried treasure? Cirque Italia is giving you the
opportunity to come along on this thrilling quest in their BRAND-NEW production! Don’t miss out on your chance to join us in LAS CRUCES, NM for performances March 23-26!

Cirque Italia has sought to bring a high-class experience to audiences all over the United States since its inception in 2012. This year will be no exception as we take you on an exhilarating expedition in search of a pirate’s booty! The story begins with our Ringmaster “Clown Rafinha” fishing when he unexpectedly catches a bottle with a treasure map stuffed inside. His ensuing journey takes the audience through storms on the high seas, dreams of angelic aerialists, pirate fights, and more. You will
see swashbucklers balancing upside down on a rum barrel, juggling knives, and even one having a run-in with a mermaid. Your jaws will be dropped and you will be hanging on the edge of your seats with our suspenseful Crossbow act and our dangerous Wheel of Death performances. Try not to flinch and look away if you don’t want to miss any of the excitement! Will Clown Rafinha finally defeat the other pirates who are after his treasure and claim it for himself?

You’ll have to see our show for yourself to find out! Manuel Rebecchi, president and owner of Cirque Italia is tremendously
proud of his circus heritage and feels extremely privileged to be able to share it with you in such a fun and memorable way.
Cirque Italia continues to contribute to the modernization of the performing arts and the circus industry by abiding by a strict
animal-free policy.

Tickets may be purchased through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.

For more information, visit Click for more information. and make sure to check all our social media accounts.
When: March 23rd – 26th, 2023
Where: 700 S Telshore Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
At: Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Avenue.
Near: in the parking lot
— Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent

· March 23 – Thursday: 7:30pm
· March 24 – Friday: 7:30pm
· March 25 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm
· March 26 – Sunday: 1:30pm & 4:30pm

Box office hours:
The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.
Days with no scheduled shows: 10am – 6pm
Days with scheduled shows: 10am – 9pm

Event Phone Number: 941-704-8572
https://silver.cirqueitalia.com/events/783_Water-Circus-I-Silver-Unit-Las-Cruces-NM

The NMSU University Art Museum (UAM) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Juried Student Show in Devasthali Hall on the campus of NMSU. This year’s juror will be Xochi Solis, an Austin based mixed media artist who shares her studio time between Texas and Mexico. Please join the UAM for our opening reception on Friday, March 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The award ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. The Juried Student Show will be on view in the Contemporary Gallery at the UAM at NMSU from March 24 through April 15, 2023.

Event Address/location: NMSU Art Museum, 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003.

Event Times: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: (575)-646-2545

Event Website: Click for more information.

The 12th annual Las Cruces Arts Fair, sponsored by Doña Ana Arts Council (DAAC), will be held at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University, March 26-27, 2023. Over 75 artists will display jewelry, mixed media, fabric, paintings and drawings, print-making and photography, porcelain-pottery-glass, recycled materials, and woodwork-metalwork-sculptures. There will be something for serious art collectors and those just looking for a unique gift or artwork for themselves.

Some artists are local, while others are out of state. Southwest painters James Amado Peña Jr. and James Tsoodle will be returning, as
well as local artists Nancy Begin, Sally Quillin, and Brent Bauer. Colorado artist Nicole Brin will be in the main hallway exhibiting her
unique tile and steel art sculptures for the yard and home. Patrons will recognize returning favorites and be impressed by 26 artists who
are new to the show.

The show also features a silent auction, entertainment, and food and beverages for sale in the Exhibition Hall. Fair hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $10 for adults and free for children 12 years and younger. Tickets are good for both days.
Patrons can purchase tickets online at Click here to purchase tickets or pay at the door.

Email:  gallery@DAArts.org or admin@daarts.org for more information on event.

Event admission:  $10- good for both days. 12 and under admitted free.

Event Phone Number: 575-523-6403

Event Website: https://daarts.org/festivals/

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

Join Ranger Mike and learn some basic campfire cooking. He will be cooking corned beef and cabbage in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! Ranger Mike has been cooking corned beef and cabbage since he was a kid. Recipes and tips will be provided. Demonstration and ranger
interaction included in general admission. *Ranger Mike’s ability to cook over a life fire dependent on state and local fire restrictions.*

Event Address/location: 1280 Fort Selden Rd. Radium Springs, NM 88054/Fort Selden Historic Site

Event Times: 11:00am-12:00pm

Admission: General Admission to historic site: $5/adult. Children 16 years and under free.

Event Phone Number: 575-526-8911

Event Website: nmhistoricsites.org