New Mexico Arts is the state arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 15-member governor-appointed New Mexico Arts Commission serves as our advisory body. Our primary function is to provide financial support for arts services and programs to non-profit organizations statewide and to administer the 1% public art program for the state of New Mexico.

NEA logoUnited States of Arts: New Mexico is a film created collaboratively with the National Endowment for the Arts in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. It explores art and culture in New Mexico and is part of the Tell Us Your Art Story series. Join the celebration by sharing a story about how the arts have influenced your life! We hope you enjoy the NEA Film and share your art stories.
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Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts
The Governor's Arts Awards were established in 1974 by Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the enormous roles - both economic and cultural - that artists, craftspeople and arts supporters play in the life of New Mexico. During its 4

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Art in Public Places
The art in public places program enriches New Mexico's public spaces through an innovative and diverse public art collection.

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Grants
New Mexico Arts contracts arts services on behalf of the state for the people of New Mexico.

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Folk Arts
The Folk Arts Program preserves and perpetuates performing and visual art forms of the traditional arts practiced by various cultures within the state of New Mexico.

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Arts and Cultural Districts
The Arts and Cultural Districts approved by the Legislature have the potential of spurring new development crucial to smaller New Mexico communities. The New Mexico Arts Commission serves as the authorizing authority for the Arts and Cultural Districts.

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New Mexico Arts and the Military


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Poetry Out Loud
The National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation have partnered with state arts agencies to support the expansion of Poetry Out Loud, which encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation.