Oct 7, 2024 · Department of Cultural Affairs

ADVISORY: Ceremony honors 2024 Governor�s Awards for Excellence in the Arts awardees, Governor�s Gallery exhibit shares their work

Ceremony in Santa Fe on Thurs., Oct. 10, 5 p.m.

Hello everyone,

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, which celebrates the diversity of New Mexico’s cultural and artistic traditions, in addition to celebrating new and innovative forms of artistic expression.

What: Seven groundbreaking and impactful individuals will receive the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art. The recipients are John Garrett of Las Cruces, Diana Ingalls Leyba of Silver City, Ross Kagan Marks of Las Cruces, Arlo Namingha (Tewa/Hopi) of Santa Fe, Pamela Shirinne Smith of Abiquiu, Jock Soto (Diné) of Eagle Nest, and Robert and Ellen Vladem of Santa Fe. Additionally, an exhibition of work by the 2024 recipients will be on display in the Governor’s Gallery on the fourth floor of the Roundhouse beginning Friday, Oct. 11 with an opening reception from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. The exhibit closes Dec. 27, 2024. Admission to the ceremony and exhibit is free.

Who: New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and New Mexico Arts

When: Award ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:00 p.m.; Exhibit opening, Friday, Oct. 11, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Award ceremony at the St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501. Exhibit in the Governor’s Gallery on the fourth floor of the Roundhouse, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Why: The annual Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts is a prestigious annual award that recognizes both individuals and organizations and acknowledges the considerable role, both economic and cultural, that artists, craftspeople and arts supporters play in New Mexico. Nominations are reviewed by the New Mexico Arts Commission and the Governor. This year’s Awards are made possible in part by major contributions from Allen Theaters, Ashley Home Furnishings, Century Bank, Gale Family Foundation, Catherine Oppenheimer, The Dale & Leslie Chihuly Foundation, Thornburg Investment Management, Lensic 360, and the members of the New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Music Commission.

Let me know if you would like more information or media images. Thanks, Christina

Christina Claassen christina.claassen@dca.nm.gov 505-946-7149

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