Art Galleries
At the Crossroads of the S
outhwest, it would delight some to know that the Mesilla Valley offers an extensive array of art ranging from galleries, museums, studios, public and fine art, to sculptures, paintings, photographs and historical artifacts. A wonderful variety of performing arts, theater, music and dance are also available in this high desert community.
Within the friendly streets of Las Cruces and historic Old Mesilla, local museums, galleries, and alternative art venues provide visitors the chance to not only observe the talents of our many fine local artists but also to learn about our history, culture, and the diversity of our people.
So, step inside the studios of these artists, visit our public art and galleries, attend one of our many theatrical productions or musical concerts and witness why the arts in Las Cruces are becoming a major cultural and economic force for the community.
ArtsHop Gallery Tour Since 1994, this annual tour of selected galleries has provided an opportunity for participants to enjoy a variety of exhibits in our area's growing gallery scene. All net proceeds from this event go to support the DAAC Career Art Path (CAP) program for middle school.
Downtown Galleries
Blue Gate Gallery
Solo gallery featuring the work of Flo Hosa-Dougherty's in all medias. 311 N. Downtown Mall. (575) 523-2950, www.artgally.com/bluegate/
Carolene de Mesilla Volunteer Center & Gallery
Rotating exhibitions of local artists. 211 N. Downtown Mall, in the Rio Grande Theatre. (575) 523-6403, www.daarts.org
Cottonwood Gallery
Featuring local artist work with an environmental theme. 275 N. Downtown Mall. (Inside the Southwest Environmental Center) (575) 522-5552, www.wildmesquite.org
El Paso Electric Visual Arts Gallery
Rotating exhibitions of local artists. 211 N. Downtown Mall, in the Rio Grande Theatre. (575) 523-6403, www.daarts.org
Griggs at Reymond Arts & Antiques
The working studio of Paula Van Overbeke Voris who creates realistic portraits, painted screens and embellished furniture. 504 W. Griggs. (575) 524-8450, www.griggsandreymond.com
In Effect Gallery
Featuring the two and three dimensional works of several local artists in all media. 514 W.Griggs Avenue. (575) 526-1551
Joyce T. Macrorie Studio Gallery
Paintings and prints available on line. 639 S. San Pedro. (575) 541-0408, www.joycetmacrorie.com
Linda Lundeen Galleries
Fine art in all media. 618 S. Alameda. (575) 526-3326. www.innofthearts.com
Main Street Gallery
Located in the heart of Las Cruces' growing arts and cultural district,
featuring jewelry, sculpture, glass works, textiles, photography and fine artworks created by some of our finest artists. 311 N. Downtown Mall. (575) 647-0508.
M. Phillip's
Emphasizing fine Russian and European art. 300 N. Downtown Mall. (575) 525-1367, http://mphillipsgallery.com
Studio 309
One-of-a-kind beaded jewelry & contemporary fine art landscape and wildlife photography. 309 E. Organ St. (575) 649-3781.
Terrace Gallery at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
Exhibits of local artists, on a rotating basis, include oils, watercolor,
photography, weaving and pottery. 200 E. Picacho Avenue. (575) 528-4028, (575) 528-4005.
Unravel Gallery
Featuring art work in a variety of mediums. 300 N. Downtown Mall. (575) 647-1181
Unsettled Gallery
Featuring traditional and contemporary 2D and 3D art and jewelry with a southwest flavor. 905 N. Mesquite. (575) 647-8053.
Mesilla Galleries
Charles Inc.
An interior design firm which specializes in all facets of design including plan development, custom furniture, window treatments and fine arts. 1885 W. Boutz. (575) 523-1888.
Black Gold From The Sun
Nontraditional retail and gallery. 1910 Calle de Parian. (575) 541-9693.
Dee Groves Gallery
Majestic photographs by LC Groves featuring dynamic desert and Organ Mountain scenes. Also featured are watercolors and pencils by Steve Hanks. 2220 Calle de Parian. (575) 527-0710.
Drawings by Maria-Christina
Paintings and digital art. 1910 Calle de Parian. (575) 639-1088.
Emerald Isle Boutique & Gallery
The Emerald Isle Gallery features original art, Giclee's and stained glass by regional artists. 1750 Calle de Mercado #2. (575) 525-9177, www.emeraldislemesilla.com
Galeria Azul
Folk art and artifacts from New Mexico, Central and South America and occasionally other parts of the world. 2337 Calle de Guadalupe. (575) 523-8783.
Galeria on the Plaza
Featuring folk-art, Santos, retablos, crosses & local artists. Christmas celebrated year-round. 2310 Calle de Principal. (575) 526-9771.
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Laughing at the Sun
Local and regional artists. 1910 Calle de Parian. (575) 523-1890 www.laughingatthesunmesilla.com
Mesilla Cultural Center
Features new, used, first edition and out of print books, art, music as well as ongoing workshops, exhibits, and book signings. 2231 A Calle de Parian. (575) 523-3988. www.borderbookfestival.org
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
Over 30 juried artists working in a broad selection of limited edition Southwestern landscapes, architecture, still-life, flora and fauna, photography, figurative painting, stained glass and jewelry. 2470 A Calle de Guadalupe. (575) 522-2933, www.zianet.com/mvartgallery
Potteries
Handmade porcelain dinnerware, sculptured teapots, clocks, mirrors, whimsical farm equipment paintings and handcrafted lighting fixtures in a working pottery studio. 2260 Calle de Santiago. (575) 524-0538.
Preston Contemporary Art Center
Exhibition and sale of museum-quality contemporary art and outdoor sculputre in all media by international artists. Also, the Mesilla Digital Imaging Workshops, offering computer arts instruction in weekend workshops with nationally recognized instructors. 1755 Avenida de Mesilla. (575) 523-8713, www.prestoncontemporaryart.com
Rothermel Fine Art Gallery
Contemporary lyrical landscapes painted in large formats. Mercado Plaza #3. (575) 522-3824. www.david-rothermel.com
Simply Posh
Hand made contemporary art, jewelry and hand-blown glass.
1740 Ste. D Calle de Mercado. (575) 521-1530.
Tres Manos
Handmade weavings. 1910 Calle de Parian. (575) 524-2334.
William Bonney Gallery
Features Southwestern Art including Native American, Western and Mexican pieces, including fetishes, sculpted wood figures and stone carvings. 2060 Calle de Parian. (575) 526-8275.
University Area Galleries
Connie Hines Interior Design
Featuring local and regional artists in a variety of mediums. Hadley Center, 665 E. University. (575) 523-1809.
University Art Gallery, New Mexico State University - The University Art Gallery is the largest contemporary art gallery in south central New Mexico. The UAG presents 8-10 exhibitions annually of contemporary and historical art. The UAG permanent collection of over 2,600 objects includes prints, photographs and over 1,700 Mexican retablos. The UAG offers a vigorous educational program including school tours, lectures, workshops, symposia, openings and docent training. East of University Ave. & Solano Las Cruces, NM (505)646-2545
Website: www.nmsu.edu/~artgal
