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Mixed Media Landscapes at Branigan Cultural Center
In his artist statement, Mullenix describes his creative process: “The photograph is the basis for these images; it reflects a...
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Aug 20, 20142 min read
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Botanicals Photo Exhibit on September 5
To describe his artistic process, Fike says, “The plant is excavated, arranged in a studio, photographed, then illustrated digitally in...
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Aug 20, 20141 min read
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Mixed Media Installation at the Branigan Cultural Center in September
The installation includes “frustrules” – her term for the encroaching clusters of organic forms she creates from recycled foam. Also on...
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Aug 20, 20141 min read
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Earthly Afterlife of Billy Kid: History Lecture at Branigan Cultural Center
We all know of Billy the Kid. We all have our opinions of his role in New Mexican and American history. Dr. Schwehn will explore the...
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Aug 20, 20142 min read
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Watercolor Exhibit to Open at Branigan
The New Mexico Watercolor Society was founded as a statewide chapter of the Southwestern Watercolor Society of Dallas, Texas in 1969. In...
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Jun 5, 20141 min read
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Decorate a Nicho Frame at Workshop
Al Hernandez is a local master woodworker and displays his work regularly at the Las Cruces Farmer’s Market. The workshop will consist of...
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May 20, 20141 min read
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Women’s Art Rituals & Kantha Quilt Workshop
Sudeshna Sengupta, MFA, will focus primarily on traditions of Kantha quilt-making with recycled fabrics and the art of Alpana-making, a...
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May 20, 20142 min read
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Summer Workshops at the Branigan
The classes each take place on consecutive Thursdays and Fridays in June, from 2-4pm. The cost is $10 per 2-day workshop and children...
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May 19, 20142 min read
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Hands-On Workshop on 1910 Hand Fan with Images from Las Cruces
In-Depth workshops introduce participants to objects from the museum’s permanent collections that are not slated for museum exhibition....
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May 19, 20141 min read
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Make a Matchbook Retablo at Museum Workshop
Retablos, devotional paintings on wood or tin, can be found in homes, churches, or shrines in Spain, Mexico, Peru, and many other...
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May 19, 20141 min read
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Experiments with Watercolors Workshop
Watercolors are one of the most recognized and loved forms of painting and lend themselves to a diversity of styles. The unique...
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May 19, 20141 min read
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Household Ceramics from a 17th Century Spanish Estancia
In early Spanish households in New Mexico pottery served a number of purposes, both functional and aesthetic. Ms. Hroncich-Conner is a...
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May 19, 20141 min read
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International Madonna Print Exchange Exhibit
International Madonna Print Exchange includes all traditional printmaking media, including letter press, monoprint,...
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Apr 23, 20141 min read
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Hopi Gourd Rattles Workshop
In-Depth workshops introduce participants to objects from the museum’s permanent collections that are not slated for museum exhibition....
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Apr 17, 20141 min read
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USS New Mexico Submariners
The first warship named after our state was the battleship USS New Mexico (BB-40). The submarine USS New Mexico was delivered to the Navy...
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Apr 17, 20141 min read
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Guided Tour of Corina Gabaldón’s Exhibit, “La Sabiduría Ancestral / Ancestral WisdomR
Influenced and inspired by the rich culture, mythology and fascinating art of her ancestors, Corina Gabaldón’s paintings are dedicated to...
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Apr 17, 20141 min read
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“The Lizard and the Sun” Family Workshop
Influenced and inspired by the rich culture, mythology and fascinating art of her ancestors, Corina Gabaldón’s paintings are dedicated to...
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Apr 17, 20141 min read
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Archaeology in the Mesa Verde Region: Ancient Ties Across the Southwest
Hundreds of years ago, much of the Southwest was settled by Pueblo farmers, the ancestors of today’s Pueblo peoples living primarily...
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Apr 17, 20142 min read
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The Feminine in Religious Iconography of the Southwest
Dr. Elizabeth Zarur is an associate professor of art at New Mexico State University with specialization in Latin American art and...
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Apr 17, 20141 min read
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Take an In-Depth look at Kurdish Shoes in Workshop
Museums provide visitors with information about objects and their history, but rarely give insight as to how these stories are...
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Mar 22, 20141 min read
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