The 41st Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire announces Call for Artists!
The Doña Ana Arts Council’s 41st Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire, featuring over 150 artists’ booths, is now accepting artist vendor applications. This Faire is recognized as one of the finest of its kind in the Southwest. The event is widely promoted throughout the region in print, radio, television and direct mailings. Attendance is 25,000 to 30,000 visitors each year. Held at Young Park, the lake, towering trees and rolling lawns provide an idyllic setting for the Faire. Unique costumed entertainers, medieval decorations and special food booths add to the Renaissance atmosphere. The...
Read MoreArts Council Career Art Path (CAP) Summer Program
The Dona Ana Arts Council is proud to present our annual Career Art Path program (CAP) for middle school students interested in the arts. Students presently in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are invited to explore careers in exciting fields such as costume design, architectural design, ceramics, painting, digital photography. Students will also be able to go on exciting field trips to local galleries, museums, and businesses for hands on learning experiences. The program culminates with an art show featuring the students’ art projects. The program runs June 11th- 22nd and will be held at...
Read MoreNominations Being Accepted for 2012 Doña Ana Arts Council Awards
The Dona Ana Arts Council is seeking nominations for its annual awards. If you know someone in the community who deserves to be recognized for their support of the arts and/or creative talent, this is your opportunity to nominate them for an award. The Doña Ana Arts Council annually honors special individuals who are actively involved in promoting and enhancing the visual and performing arts in our community through leadership, support and advocacy. You may request a form to nominate an individual by calling 575-523-6403, email us at infodaac@daarts.org , or download a form from our...
Read MoreDriftwood Productions at the Rio Grande Theatre Announces Auditions for Nunset Boulevard
April 2, 2012 – Driftwood Productions will hold auditions for the musical comedy NUNSET BOULEVARD, by Dan Goggin, on Sunday and Monday, April 15 & 16, from 7 – 9pm. Auditions will be held on stage at the Rio Grande Theatre. Actors will do cold reads from the script and must come prepared to sing one song, but must provide either a CD or a musical accompanist or must sing a-cappella. Prepared monologues will not be needed. The production has five female roles, ages 17 and up. The show is being co-directed by Artistic Director Kathleen Murphy and Oscar Perez. Please bring a performance...
Read MoreRio Grande Theatre Calendar of Events April 2012
Sunday, April 1 Joshua Aguirre Flute Recital NMSU music student Joshua Aguirre, under the direction of Dr. Lisa Van Winkle, presents his undergraduate recital, performing works on flute from J. S. Bach, Louis Ganne, Robert Muczynski, and Jacques Ibert, with piano accompaniment by Ji Young Han. For more information visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or call (575) 523-6403. Tuesday, April 3 Every Other Tuesday: C.S. Truckin’ Local legends C.S. Truckin’ make their debut on the Rio Grande Theatre stage with a new CD and a smokin’ new music video for the title release: “Goin’ To...
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