Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts December 16, 2020

Season’s Greetings from the Museum of Heritage & Arts!

San Antonio de Los Lentes by Vincent Pro Photo

The Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts staff would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. We would also like to thank you for your support during this historic pandemic event. While we have missed the in-person interaction with the community, we have enjoyed connecting with you virtually over these past months and look forward to the day we can open our doors for exhibits, presentations, research, tours and more.

As you know, the recent rise in COVID-19 cases has required us to close our doors in support of the Governor’s efforts. After reviewing the number of cases and conferring with Los Lunas Emergency Operations, we do not expect to open until after the first of the year. Unfortunately, there are predicted spikes due to holiday gatherings. Until then, we encourage you to utilize our databases and view our virtual programming available through the online resources highlighted on the left. Warm regards, Jan, Rebecca, Christina, Roberta, Andrea & Cynthia

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Online Resources

Genealogy Research

loslunasnm.gov/museum Click HeritageQuest on left.

Library card needed.

familysearch.org

hgrc-nm.org

NM Newspapers

loslunasnm.gov/museum Click New Mexico Newspapers on left. Enter losl and Click

LosLunasCommunityLibrary then library card number.

Social Media

facebook.com/loslunasmuseum

For more information call (505) 352-7720

MUSEUM NEWS

Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts December 16, 2020

Virtual Exhibits & Programs This year gave us an opportunity to delve into the world of virtual exhibits and programming. We worked with several artists and historians from around the state to produce videos exemplifying their artistry and research.

Celebrations of New Mexico, 8th Annual Juried Show

Final Tribute by Eddie Ramirez

Oil

Over sixty artists participated in our 8th Annual Juried Show. The winners were: Best of Show - Final Tribute by Eddie Ramirez 1st Place - Glorious by Linda Boatwright 2nd Place - Celebrations of New Mexico’s After Party by Laura Sanchez 3rd Place (tie) - Dia de los Muertos by Harriet Anaya 3rd Place (tie) - Count Your Blessings Viola Luna All submitted artwork can be viewed on our Facebook page at https://bit.ly/387n4pB

Upcoming Events

December 22, 2020 - Vicki Otero will be giving a presentation on Mini Retablo Christmas Ornaments. Mini retablos are popular ornaments sold around Christmas holidays and throughout the year. This virtual Facebook event will be a presentation on New Mexico Spanish Colonial Artists which will include the artwork of Nicolas Otero and several other well known artists from around the area.

2021 dates to be determined - Presentations by Dr. Richard Melzer, New Mexico Navy Exhibit and presentation by John Taylor, History of New Mexico Flamenco, Herbs along the Rio Abajo, and the Annual Student Juried Art Show.

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Virtual Exhibits & Presentations

The Conform Project - COVID-19

https://bit.ly/3r2pE8U

Marilyn Drake - Wanderlust...

https://bit.ly/3r00BDs

New Mexico Pastel Signature Member

Art Show

https://bit.ly/3nrm6uQ

Presentations

Llorona to Ginsberg https://bit.ly/3oSZLXf

Isleta Pottery https://bit.ly/3mi2h81

Check out all of these & more at facebook.com/loslunasmuseum