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Summer Wednesday Evening: Origami

Come enjoy the Downtown Museums in the evening this summer. We will be open late on the dates listed. There will be a hands-on activity available in one of the museums each night. All ages are welcome.

Artists Trading Cards: Washi Paper

Drop in to make artist trading cards, unique pocket-sized works of art that you can collect and trade with other artists! Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann started this collaborative art project in 1997. Since then, it has spread around the globe as a fun and engaging social activity. Supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.

Cherry Blossom Art with Lucy Reser

Local artist Lucy Reser will teach us how to make Japanese style cherry blossom art with inks, stamps, and writing a Kanji character. Registration is required and supplies will be provided. Ages 10 and up.

Fall Studio Programs – Registration Dates

Museum of Art - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Register online or in person from July 2, 2024, to August 3, 2024, for Studio Programs. Ceramics, Acrylics, Drawing, Oil painting, Mixed Media, and Amigurumi among others are offered for both adults and children. For more information, click the link or call 575-541-2137.

Artist Trading Cards — Gary Gygax Day

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Drop in to make artist trading cards, like Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann, who started this collaborative art project in 1997. Worldwide, people are now creating unique pocked-sized works of art that you can collect and trader with other artists. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Washi Tape Workshop

This will be on Zoom.  Contact Bryan at [email protected] for more information. - Las Cruces NM 88001

Join us for a virtual program with guest artist Melody Maleitzke as we make art with washi tape. After registration supplies will be provided. Ages: 13+

Friday Night Painting Party

Painting Studio - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Looking for something fun and creative to do on a Friday night? Join us on the First Friday of every month for our Friday Night Painting Parties to enjoy some snacks and drinks during an evening of socializing, painting, and fun! Ages 18+, $20.00 per person. Registration is required one week before the party.

Artventurous: Fibers

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

We’re Closed August 7–All Museums

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Please mark your calendars as the Quality of Life Department will be closed on Wednesday, August 7. We will be closed for our annual Quality of Life Department staff training. We will reopen on Thursday, August 8 for regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Education Station: Stamps

Museum of Art - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

Artventurous: Fibers

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Paper Making–Special Exhibit Program!

Museum of Art > Multi-Purpose Studio - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Make your own paper from recycled materials in this fun, hands-on project. Ages: 13+

Reading Art Book Club: Photography

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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+. Registration is not required. For the Zoom information, email Bryan at [email protected].

Teen Takeover: Solar Ovens

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Bring your teens to hand out at the Museum of Nature and Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with STEAM activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17. No registration required.

Artventurous: Fibers

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.