Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts
Nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts are NOW OPEN!
The New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division announce a call for nominations for the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Each year, the Governor recognizes the extraordinary contributions and achievement of individuals and organizations in New Mexico.
Nominations are only open to organizations and living artists in New Mexico. Nominations may be made by any New Mexico resident except for New Mexico Arts Commissioners and New Mexico Arts Division staff. Please note: Galleries may not nominate artists they represent. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted.
Click here to complete the 2024 nomination form.
The nomination deadline is Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:00PM MDT.
2023 Governor's Arts Awards
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) and New Mexico Arts (NMA) are proud to recognize a diverse group of worthy individuals for the 2023 Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
2023 Award Recipients:
- Paula Castillo, Visual Artist, Belén
- J.C. Cervantes, Author, Las Cruces
- Raven Chacon (Diné), Musician, Composer and Artist, Albuquerque
- Judy and Ray Dewey, Major Contributors to the Arts, Albuquerque
- Jim Harris, Major Contributor to the Arts, Hobbs
- Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo), Fashion Designer, Taos
- Mark Ian Saxe, Stone Sculptor, Dixon
- Judy Tuwaletstiwa, Visual Artist, Galisteo
- 2023 Awardees Playlist
View a complete list of past Governor's Arts Awards recipients here.