Las Cruces Public Art celebrates the rich cultural heritage and artistic spirit of our community through a diverse collection of public art installations. From striking sculptures to colorful murals, our public art enhances the beauty of our urban landscape and fosters a sense of connection and pride among residents and visitors alike.
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Email Public Art: [email protected]
Physical Address:
700 N Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Mailing Address
PO Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Phone: 575-541-2780
Latest Public Art News
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Upcoming Events
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Branigan Chess Club
Branigan Chess Club
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
2 events,
Sage Fine Whiners
Sage Fine Whiners
Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
6 events,
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi for Health
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! Registration is required.
Munson Book Club
Munson Book Club
Come and discuss your favorite books, the books you’re reading now and anything you’re excited to read soon! Hear what others are reading and maybe find something new to enjoy!
4 events,
Las Cruces Chess Club
Las Cruces Chess Club
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Chair Laughter Yoga
Chair Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.
Lullaby Lounge
Lullaby Lounge
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Library Lab: Lego Club
Library Lab: Lego Club
For the First Wednesday of each month join us for Lego Club! We will have a variety of STEM themed Lego challenges and Legos set out for free play! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
4 events,
Dungeons and Dragons – Teens
Dungeons and Dragons – Teens
Teens, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned
Romance Book Discussion
Romance Book Discussion
Come together for a fun discussion about the most popular genre of stories. Each month we'll focus on a different topic. Read a book on that topic and bring some recommendations if you have them. This month we'll talk about holiday romance movies.We'll meet in person and on Zoom.
8 events,
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
2 events,
Family Movie Marathon
Family Movie Marathon
Continuing last month's theme of movies about families, we invite you to join us for a trio of animated movies about the love and power of family. All movies are Rated PG. 11 am - Lilo and Stitch (2002) In Lilo and Stitch, get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet.
Artventurous: Reflection on 20241
Artventurous: Reflection on 20241
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
1 event,
Branigan Chess Club
Branigan Chess Club
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
2 events,
Sage Fine Whiners
Sage Fine Whiners
Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
5 events,
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi for Health
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
Rhythm RoundUp
Rhythm RoundUp
This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Munson Library: Vintage Needlepoint Ornament Craft
Munson Library: Vintage Needlepoint Ornament Craft
Join us at the Munson Branch Library to make vintage needlepoint ornaments!All materials provided.
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! Registration is required.
Saving Santa DM's Meeting
Saving Santa DM's Meeting
We are meeting to work on and discuss our plans for the upcoming Saving Santa DND One-shot event. Please do not attend if you have not already signed up to serve as a DM. We dont want to spoil any of the suprises!
5 events,
Chair Laughter Yoga
Chair Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.
Lullaby Lounge
Lullaby Lounge
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Reading Art Book Club: Art Scandals
Reading Art Book Club: Art Scandals
Explore the connections between art and literature through reading and discussing new art-related books each month. Everyone is welcome and can join-even if you haven't read the books! Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center and Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.
Library Lab: Museum Visit
Library Lab: Museum Visit
Our friends from the Museum of Nature and Science are coming to visit us this week! Please join us for an exciting activity! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making
Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making
Join us to celebrate Taylor Swift's Birthday! We will be creating friendship bracelets and singing along to her great music. All materials will be provided. Anyone who dresses up will get party favors. Cupcakes provided for all!
8 events,
Munson Library Craft Social
Munson Library Craft Social
Bring a project and then craft and chat! Get inspired to start that project you've been putting off! All craft types and skill levels are welcome!
What Have You Been Reading?
What Have You Been Reading?
Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month. We will meet in person AND over Zoom.Topic: What Have You Been ReadingJoin Zoom Meeting : https://us05web. zoom.
6 events,
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
U Can Uke for Juniors!
U Can Uke for Juniors!
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
4 events,
Education Station: Games & Illustration
Education Station: Games & Illustration
Explore art as a family with a take-home art kit! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics while supplies last. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Art Front Desk
Artventurous: Reflection on 20241
Artventurous: Reflection on 20241
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
Frost Fair
Frost Fair
Join Las Cruces Public Libraries and our community partners for fun winter themed activities and sign up for our Winter Reading Loteria Program. Our Winter Reading Program runs from December 4th to December 31st. You can register starting December 1st at lascruces.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
1 event,
Branigan Chess Club
Branigan Chess Club
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
2 events,
Sage Fine Whiners
Sage Fine Whiners
Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
5 events,
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi for Health
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! Registration is required.
Munson Library: Writing Workshop
Munson Library: Writing Workshop
Join us at the Munson Library to discuss your writing! Discuss struggles and challenges with your peers! Get and give Peer Feedback! Make friends with fellow writers!
Branigan Book Club
Branigan Book Club
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Book Club, our monthly book discussion group where we read and discuss a new book each month. Discussions are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Kiva Room.
6 events,
Las Cruces Chess Club
Las Cruces Chess Club
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Chair Laughter Yoga
Chair Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.
Lullaby Lounge
Lullaby Lounge
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Latiné – X Book Club – Sabrina & Corina
Latiné – X Book Club – Sabrina & Corina
¡Amigues! There’s power in seeing yourself in the books you read. Latiné book clubs offer a supportive space to celebrate literature together. All are invited to read about and discuss the social dynamics of our lived experience across Latiné origin or decent.
Library Lab: Cardboard Gingerbread Houses and Winter Crafts
Library Lab: Cardboard Gingerbread Houses and Winter Crafts
Winter is here! To celebrate let's practice our fine motor skills by building a cardboard gingerbread house! We will also make coffee filter reindeer and winter themed charm bracelets! Explore Art, Science, Engineering, or Games through stories and activities, this program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
4 events,
The Banned Books Club – The Catcher in the Rye
The Banned Books Club – The Catcher in the Rye
The Banned Book Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 12:30. The selection for the month of December is The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. The novel details two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school.
Dungeons and Dragons – Teens
Dungeons and Dragons – Teens
Teens, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned
6 events,
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
U Can Uke for Juniors!
U Can Uke for Juniors!
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
3 events,
Artventurous: Reflection on 20241
Artventurous: Reflection on 20241
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
CANCELED – Fantastic Fantasy!
CANCELED – Fantastic Fantasy!
Join us from 1pm – 2pm to talk about the books that enchant your memory and have you under their spell! Get recommendations from other dragon-slayers and find your next magical read! Fantastic Fantasy! is part of a new ongoing, rotating speculative fiction book club that meets every third Saturday.
E.S.L Film Club – How the Gringo Stole Christmas
E.S.L Film Club – How the Gringo Stole Christmas
Studies show English as Second Language students showed a 17% improvement in comprehension through the use of subtitles (Birulés-Muntané, S. Soto-Faraco, 2016). To aid our ESL community, we will be hosting ESL Film Club to view Latine-X films in the English language, with Spanish subtitles.
1 event,
Branigan Chess Club
Branigan Chess Club
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
2 events,
Sage Fine Whiners
Sage Fine Whiners
Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
3 events,
CANCELED – Tai Chi for Health
CANCELED – Tai Chi for Health
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
CANCELED – Rhythm Round Up
CANCELED – Rhythm Round Up
Join us for a movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! Registration is required.
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
3 events,
Artist Trading Cards: Card Playing Day
Artist Trading Cards: Card Playing Day
Drop in to make artist trading cards, like Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann, who started this collaborative art project in 1997. World-wide now people make unique pocket-sized works of art that you can collect and trade with other artists! Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
Save Santa: A Holiday D&D Adventure
Save Santa: A Holiday D&D Adventure
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons & Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons & Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe
"The unexamined life is not worth living. " Implement these famous words by Socrates and get together with others to discuss a deep and open-ended topic of one's choice using the Socratic Method. Socrates Cafes were founded by author and scholar Christopher Phillips in 1996.
1 event,
Branigan Chess Club
Branigan Chess Club
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
2 events,
Sage Fine Whiners
Sage Fine Whiners
Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! All of our tables are currently full.
4 events,
CANCELED – Tai Chi for Health
CANCELED – Tai Chi for Health
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! Registration is required.
Social Justice Reading Group – Nuclear New Mexico
Social Justice Reading Group – Nuclear New Mexico
Social Justice Book Group will discuss books related to a topic of local, national or international importance. A librarian will introduce a book on the subject and group members are invited to introduce a book for discussion that they have read.
0 events,
3 events,
Romance Book Discussion
Romance Book Discussion
Come together for a fun discussion about the most popular genre of stories. Each month we'll focus on a different topic. Read a book on that topic and bring some recommendations if you have them. This month we'll talk about books Urban/Paranormal Fantasy.
6 events,
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Journal with Jenny
Journal with Jenny
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
U Can Uke for Juniors!
U Can Uke for Juniors!
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
1 event,
First In Series Spy Movie Marathon
First In Series Spy Movie Marathon
This month's theme is 'first movies in long running spy series. ' You're welcome to bring individual snacks and beverages. 11 am - Dr. No (1962) - James Bond winds up on a Jamaican island in search of clues in the death of a fellow agent and finds himself up against a despot.
