Events for Aug. 2016

Hands-on art making for ages 3 to 103 in the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration or materials fee!  Groups of six (6) or more call Patricia at (505) 476-1212 to coordinate participation.  This week, on Tuesday and Friday we present circus-related art making in conjunction with The Morris Miniature Circus: Return of the Little Big Top

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Enjoy live Flamenco guitar music in the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico.    By Museum admission:  New Mexico resident Seniors (60 & up) are admitted FREE every Wednesday, single-museum adult admission for New Mexico residents is $7; our of state visitors are $12, youth 16 & under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members are always free!

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The public is cordially invited to the opening ceremony for the construction of an Amitabha Sand Mandala at Noon in the Neutrogena Lounge, and to watch the construction of the mandala until 5 p.m. From 1 to 4pm join us for all ages (3 to 103) Community Sand Painting

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Enjoy the fabulous live flamenco guitar music in the gallery. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico.  This week Ronaldo Baca performs.  By Museum admission: New Mexico resident seniors (60 &up) with I.D. admitted FREE every Wednesday. The guitar series continues each Wednesday through and including October 5, 2016.

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Artist demonstration of Sand Mandala construction from 10 am to 5PM.  Museum visitors are invited to participate in Community Sand art painting in the Museum atrium 10AM to Noon and 1PM to 4PM

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Museum visitors are invited to watch the construction of an Amitabha Sand Mandala and participate in Community Sand painting for all ages (3 to 103) from 10AM to NOON and  again from 1-4PM

His Imminence Khentul Rinpoche from the Drepung Loseling monastery visited MOIFA last year to select and interpret objects from our Asian collection to install on the exhibit’s Tibetan Buddhist altar.

The Drepung Loseling monks who are leading the program decided that an Amitabha Mandala and a Tara Puja would be most appropriate, based on the exhibit’s cross-cultural nature and wide-ranging ideas of blessings. The Amitabha mandala represents boundless light for healing and longevity; the Tara Puja will offer our community protection from harm, success, and guidance in personal development.

By Museum Admission Single-museum adult visit is $7 for New Mexico residents, $12 for out-of-state visitors; youth 16 and under and members of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation  are always admitted FREE.

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His Imminence Khentul Rinpoche from the Drepung Loseling monastery visited MOIFA in 2015 to select and interpret objects from our Asian collection to install on the exhibit’s Tibetan Buddhist altar.

The Drepung Loseling monks who will be leading the program decided that an Amitabha Mandala and a Tara Puja will be most appropriate, based on the exhibit’s cross-cultural nature and wide-ranging ideas of blessings. The Amitabha mandala represents boundless light for healing and longevity; the Tara Puja will offer our community protection from harm, success, and guidance in personal development.

10am to 3PM- Amitabha Sand Mandala construction & viewing 10 AM to NOON and 1 Community Sand Painting for all ages (3 to 103)

1 to 4PM Community Sand Painting

2PM Tara Puja- Museum Auditorium

Saturday August 13, 2016 7:30pm The Monks will be performing at the James A. Little Theater.  Tickets available at  AMP Concerts

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His Imminence Khentul Rinpoche from the Drepung Loseling monastery visited MOIFA in 2015 to select and interpret objects from our Asian collection to install on the exhibit’s Tibetan Buddhist altar.

The Drepung Loseling monks who will be leading the program decided that an Amitabha Mandala and a Tara Puja will be most appropriate, based on the exhibit’s cross-cultural nature and wide-ranging ideas of blessings. The Amitabha mandala represents boundless light for healing and longevity; the Tara Puja will offer our community protection from harm, success, and guidance in personal development.

10AM to 1PM: Amitabha Sand Mandala construction by Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery

 1 to 4PM: Community Sand Painting for all age (3 to 103) Museum Visitors

1PM- Lecture Symbolism of the Mandala

2 to 4PM Mandala Closing/Dissolution Ceremony

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Enjoy the fabulous live flamenco guitar music in the gallery. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico. This week, Joaquin Gallegos performs.  By Museum admission: New Mexico resident seniors (60 &up) with I.D. admitted FREE every Wednesday. The guitar series continues each Wednesday through and including October 5, 2016.

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Enjoy the fabulous live flamenco guitar music in the gallery. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico.  This week, Miguel Romero performs.  By Museum admission: New Mexico resident seniors (60 &up) with I.D. admitted FREE every Wednesday. The guitar series continues each Wednesday through and including October 5, 2016.

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The annual Saturday, August 27th 1-4 PM.

 Expect a special invitation to the House Tour sometime mid summer, but SAVE THE DATE NOW.

 We will have room for 80 Friends of Folk Art members on this event.  This event is exclusively for

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Enjoy the fabulous live flamenco guitar music in the gallery. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico. This week, Mario Febres performs.  By Museum admission: New Mexico resident seniors (60 & up) with I.D. admitted FREE every Wednesday. The guitar series continues each Wednesday through and including October 5, 2016.

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