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Two new art exhibitions opening in Las Cruces in January

"Mongoh" by Amy Vensel
Amy Vensel
"Mongoh" by Amy Vensel

The Branigan Cultural Center and the Las Cruces Museum of Art will host a joint opening reception for two new art exhibitions on January 5th from 5-7 p.m. in downtown Las Cruces.

At the Museum of Art, “The Desert Was Red and Red the Dust Was Raised” features abstract art by five female borderland artists. Anthony Moreno talked with Exhibit Curator Jennifer McClung to learn more about the exhibit that features work from Sharbani Das Gupta, Zoe Spiliotis, Isadora Stowe, Laura Turón and Amy Vensel.

"25,735" by Laura Turon.
Laura Turon
"25,735" by Laura Turon.

At the Branigan Cultural Center, “Connection: :Conjunto” features work from The Borderland Artists. The exhibit features different mediums that highlight the connections the artists have with the desert borderland region. Anthony Moreno talked with Analisa Torres to learn more about the upcoming exhibit.

Curator Analisa Torres shares more about the January Art Exhibit.mp3
Branigan Cultural Center curator Analisa Torres talks with Anthony Moreno about the exhibit "Connection: :Conjunto."

This post was updated to include the names of artists featured at the Museum of Art.

Anthony Moreno serves as the Director of Content at KRWG Public Media. He also is host and executive producer for "Fronteras-A Changing America" and "Your Legislators" on KRWG-TV.