May 07 Wednesday
100 Years of Collecting|100 Years of Connecting is on view through December 13, 2025 at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, located at 750 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. Admission is free. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit nmheritagearts.org.
The exhibition marks the Spanish Colonial Arts Society's centennial by telling its century-long story of creating and caring for an extraordinary trove of nearly 4,000 objects representing the distinctive Hispano heritage of New Mexico. This provides a unique lens on the Societyâs legacy of connecting to a community of artists and supporters of Hispano arts in New Mexico and beyond.
At this Monthly meeting, there will be a Presentation of "FLORA OF BOSQUE del APACHE". A tour of the Desert Arboretum and the Pollinator Habitat Enchantment Project. Come early to socialize, get a seat, and browse our book table.
May 08 Thursday
Join Wedding Collective New Mexico at a boutique wedding show filled with style, inspiration, personality and of course, lots of pampering! Come expecting to enjoy cocktails, hors dâoeuvres and entertainment while mingling with local wedding professionals in a fun-filled evening sure to please.
Be one of the first 50 couples to receive a tote filled with swag!
Questions? Let's Chat!
(505) 797-2749 | hello@weddingcollectivenm.com
Due to the nature of this event, all sales are final.
Hï»żeader photo: Taylor Rayne Photography
May 09 Friday
The Placitas Studio Tour, traditionally held over Motherâs Day Weekend has now become a three-day event, beginning Friday, May 9 and continuing through Motherâs Day, Sunday, May 11, due to the tourâs overwhelming success. Sixty-one studios featuring seventy-eight Placitas artists will open their doors to the public from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. on all three days. The Studio Tour is free, self-guided and self-driven
The Studio Tour offers a once-a-year- behind-the-scenes opportunity to visit artistsâ studios where inspiration and creativity merge into amazing art. Here is where you will find fabulous paintings, steel, pottery, glass, fiber, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, wood, photography, mixed media and more making this one. It is no wonder the Placitas Studio Tour is one of the most highly anticipated art events in New Mexico, the only one exclusively focused on artists living or having full-time studios in Placitas.
The public is invited to the free Studio Tourâs Preview Exhibit at the Placitas Community Library which offers a month-long exhibition featuring work by all seventy-eight participating artists. The exhibit will be open to the public from April 15th to May 11th, in the Gracie Lee Community Room and Ross Reading Room at the Library, 453 NM Hwy 165. Visit the libraryâs website at: https://placitaslibrary.com for hours of operation.
Visit the Tourâs website at www.placitasstudiotour.org to explore this yearâs beautiful brochure, visit the artistsâ pages and download the 2025 tour map. Brochures are also available at the La Puerta Real Estate, Homestead Village and all studio locations.
Placitas is nestled at the base of the northern Sandia Mountains off I-25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. From I-25, take Exit- #242 and turn east on Highway 165 to Placitas. Follow the colorful tour signs to each studio.
Enjoy an evening of Live Jazz, Animante Ambiance with appetizers, cocktails, and, of course, wine at Casa Rondeña's premiere cultural venue and wine club, Animante de Rondeña! .
May 10 Saturday
Celebrating 29 years, the Downtown Growers' Market is Albuquerque's longest running farmers' market. Join us at historic Robinson Park in the heart of Albuquerque for the largest selection of local farmers providing fresh produce, eggs, honey, and meats. Browse local goods from Albuquerque's micro-business community including bakeries, packaged foods and beverages, hot prepared foods on site, and hand-made art, crafts and body care products. Every Saturday from April â mid November enjoy live music from a local band starting at 10am, donation-based yoga at 8am and a variety of other community minded programming, informational booths, services and events. The Downtown Growers' Market brings the farm to the city while connecting locals and visitors alike.
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Holiday Mercado! âšđž Join us for a festive community event filled with local vendors, handmade gifts, and family-friendly fun! With over 30 vendors, youâll find the perfect, heartfelt gift for Mom while supporting small businesses in Santa Fe.
đFree admission & fun for the whole family! Plus enjoy a free photobooth to snap pictures with your mom đž and a felt flower station where kids can craft a special Motherâs Day gift!
Donât miss this celebration of culture, creativity, and community! See you there!