NRGNHA News:
ALCALDE —The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is excited to announce its first-annual Cultures & Creators Visual Arts Festival happening Sept. 23-24 at the Los Luceros Historic Site in Northern New Mexico.
For thousands of years, people have touched this land, each adding to its story in their own way. Los Luceros is a place where the memories of the past have been preserved on the landscape, and its story shared for generations. The picturesque 148-acre ranch located north of Alcalde on the east bank of the Río Grande is one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historically rich properties and will be the site for the Northern Río Grande’s 1st Annual Cultures and Creators Visual Arts Festival.
This art festival, the first of its kind in the area, promotes local artists who practice traditional and contemporary art forms and celebrates the area’s rich culture and heritage. Artists from across the region will showcase their work and demonstrate various art methods.
“By connecting diverse communities and serving as a cohesive voice for all, we are proud to bring together our many partners, grant recipients, and smaller non-profits in a celebration as diverse as our heritage and culture.”
The picturesque 148-acre ranch located north of Alcalde on the east bank of the Río Grande is one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historically rich properties. It is an officially designated New Mexico Historic Site. Local residents and tourists alike who are interested in the arts are invited to experience something new and exciting in the community. Admission Saturday is $7, and Harvest Festival admission Sunday is $10 for adults. Children 16 and under are free!
About NRGNHA
The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area is a responsible steward and advocate for preserving the culture, heritage, language, and environment in Northern New Mexico. We work collaboratively through outreach and continued cultural education to increase economic growth, awareness of our shared heritage, and community advancement. As a proactive advocate for preserving the culture, heritage, and natural resources in the Northern Río Grande area, we are increasing awareness and working for economic expansion in the area to ensure that the culture, heritage, and environment are preserved for future generations. As educators to the public on the cultures and heritage of Northern New Mexico, we provide grant opportunities for outreach and continued community education.
A special thank you to community partners Los Luceros Historic Site and the Department of Cultural Affairs, for helping to make this event possible. For information, visit www.culturesandcreators.com.