Community Calendar

February 2026, at the Deming Art Center will feature Deming native Joseph Chavez. Recognized internationally for his sacred art, Joseph Chavez has also documented historical events that have seldom received exposure. The One Man Show, will depict various native tribes of the Americas that have shaped the world’s history. From the Aztec Empire and the cultivation of corn and tomatoes to the Navajo development of pain relievers, and antiseptics to the development of the syringe by Lakota Sioux. This exhibit will fascinate the viewer with credit given to numerous tribes throughout the Americas.
The exhibit will be on display from February 3-27, 2026. There will be a time to meet the artist on Sunday, February 8, from 1-2:30PM.
The Deming Art Center is located at 100 S. Gold, Deming NM, and is open from 10AM-4PM Monday – Friday and 10AM – 1PM on Saturday. For more information call 575-546-3663, visit our website at www.demingarts.org or see our FB page.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Abstraction in Nature: Grant County Photographers.
Enjoy the work of 26 photographers as they interpret abstraction in nature.

Reception Friday, Feb. 6th, 5-7 pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-3, Friday and Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-3, and by appointment.
Image by Gillian Moore.

Mac Schweitzer & Her Art
Curated by Ann Hedlund
Landscapes by Larry Ollivier

Mac Schweitzer, a mid-20th-century painter of wildlife and other scenes, earned the reputation as “the feminists’ answer to Charlie Russell,” Enter Mac’s world through the southwestern photographs of Larry Ollivier. Celebrate Mac’s illustrated biography by Ann Hedlund and get your copy signed by the author.

Illustrated talk by Ann Hedlund on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, 3 – 4:30 pm in the studio at Light Art Space.
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-4, Friday and Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-3, and by appointment.

Mac Schweitzer & Her Art
Curated by Ann Hedlund
Landscapes by Larry Ollivier

Mac Schweitzer, a mid-20th-century painter of wildlife and other scenes, earned the reputation as “the feminists’ answer to Charlie Russell,” Enter Mac’s world through the southwestern photographs of Larry Ollivier. Celebrate Mac’s illustrated biography by Ann Hedlund and get your copy signed by the author.

Illustrated talk by Ann Hedlund on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, 3 – 4:30 pm in the studio at Light Art Space.

Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-4, Friday and Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-3, and by appointment.

Drawing from the University Art Museum's extensive collection of over 2,200 Mexican retablos, Trinities of Heaven and Earth explores the spiritual and cultural importance of these sacred images. Retablos, small devotional paintings traditionally displayed in Mexican homes, served as vital expressions of Catholic faith and values within the household. The imagery of the Holy Family conveys blessings related to family life, while depictions of the Holy Trinity invoke divine guidance. Together, these themes explore the connection between sacred devotion and earthly life, bridging the divine and the domestic.

The exhibition will open on March 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery, and will be open until March 7, 2026.

Do you have questions about applying to the JSS or other exhibitions? Are you curious about what artists do when they are not working in the studio? Hear from artists and arts administrators to become familiar with the basics for applying to shows, speaking with gallerists, negotiating prices, and more! Join us for a casual conversation and Q & A with professionals working in the creative field.

Puccini's masterpiece is beloved for a reason! La Bohème captures the raw beauty of youth, love, and loss in artistic Paris. Puccini's lush score paints a portrait of passion that flickers brightly before fading into silence. We return to St. Rogers Depot to transform the event venue into a fully realized theatrical space. By doing so, we not only maintain high production standards but also elevate the audience experience through amenities such as a VIP Lounge, attentive service, and convenient parking. This season, we will expand to five performances spanning January 30-February 7, 2026. Check out a full list of the cast at epopera.org

**Learn more about La Bohème and how an opera comes to life at our new 'From Concept to Curtain' series**. More information at epopera.org/community.

And this year we have NEW details to make your experience even better!
*updated seating chart to improve audience experience
*PREMIUM seating options that features the best seats plus charcuterie, dessert & sparkling wine included with your ticket price
*seat cushions available
*tiered pricing depending on days of the week
*increased to FIVE performances including a Sunday matinee!

February 2026, at the Deming Art Center will feature Deming native Joseph Chavez. Recognized internationally for his sacred art, Joseph Chavez has also documented historical events that have seldom received exposure. The One Man Show, will depict various native tribes of the Americas that have shaped the world’s history. From the Aztec Empire and the cultivation of corn and tomatoes to the Navajo development of pain relievers, and antiseptics to the development of the syringe by Lakota Sioux. This exhibit will fascinate the viewer with credit given to numerous tribes throughout the Americas.
The exhibit will be on display from February 3-27, 2026. There will be a time to meet the artist on Sunday, February 8, from 1-2:30PM.
The Deming Art Center is located at 100 S. Gold, Deming NM, and is open from 10AM-4PM Monday – Friday and 10AM – 1PM on Saturday. For more information call 575-546-3663, visit our website at www.demingarts.org or see our FB page.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Abstraction in Nature: Grant County Photographers.
Enjoy the work of 26 photographers as they interpret abstraction in nature.

Reception Friday, Feb. 6th, 5-7 pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-3, Friday and Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-3, and by appointment.
Image by Gillian Moore.

Mac Schweitzer & Her Art
Curated by Ann Hedlund
Landscapes by Larry Ollivier

Mac Schweitzer, a mid-20th-century painter of wildlife and other scenes, earned the reputation as “the feminists’ answer to Charlie Russell,” Enter Mac’s world through the southwestern photographs of Larry Ollivier. Celebrate Mac’s illustrated biography by Ann Hedlund and get your copy signed by the author.

Illustrated talk by Ann Hedlund on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, 3 – 4:30 pm in the studio at Light Art Space.
Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-4, Friday and Saturday 11-5, Sunday 11-3, and by appointment.