Creative Writing & Literature Department Highlights Student SpotlightChelbie Alvarado, a senior, has been named a YoungArts winner for their creative nonfiction piece, “Mother’s Touch Heals Most Wounds.” This prestigious national award reflects Chelbie’s...
Organized by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were established in the early 1920’s to encourage, foster and reward creativity in our nation’s classrooms. It is the largest, longest- running and most prestigious...
From a student’s Flamenco debut to a stunning Music and Dance collaboration and a Ballet Master Class, the Dance Department continues to inspire and excel. Dance Student News Ari Powell, sophomore in the Dance Department, found her passion for Flamenco thanks to...
Barbara Hatch, Theatre Chair, directed the Gustav Baumann Marionettes for the 11th time at the New Mexico Museum of Art’s annual holiday show. She was joined by NMSA-Art Institute Theatre faculty Garrick Sigl as Miguelito and Aubrey Pietrocchi as Warts, along with...
Highlights and New Beginnings Holiday Student Art Fair: A Big Win for Students and Supplies The Visual Arts Department wrapped up 2024 with its first-ever Student Art Fair, and by all accounts, it was a major success. Held from December 12–14, the event raised over...
“Convergence II,” a dynamic exhibition uniting visual art and poetry, opens Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Thaw Visual Arts Gallery at NMSA. The event runs from 5 to 7 pm with special remarks at 5:15 pm and a poetry reading from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. The “Convergence II”...
Students Bring Music to the Holiday Season In December, NMSA music students showcased their talent in a variety of performances across Santa Fe: Strings + Song + Dance at St. Francis Auditorium: The annual collaborative concert with the Dance Department featured a mix...
“The Crucible” February 20 – 23, 2025 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, 2:00 pm Click here to purchase tickets> Santa Fe Playhouse 142 E. DeVargas Street Santa Fe More than 30 Theatre students—26 on stage and a dedicated crew...
Noteworthy Highlights from NMSA Charter School Dr. Lori Ayala, Principal College Acceptance So far, 87% of seniors have reported college acceptances, with many gaining admission to UNM and NMSU as other schools await decision releases in March. NMSA expects to reach...
For November, we hosted another public reading, “Foliage and Detritus.” We had 100 people in attendance and a Frito Pie concession to raise money for future CWL shows. The show was excellent and students helped welcome in the autumnal vibes. Performers...
