Cultures and Creators: Our Ancestors. Our Future.

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area invites artists residing in Taos, Rio Arriba, or Santa Fe County to participate in Cultures and Creators: Our Ancestors. Our Future., an exhibition celebrating the rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity of the region. The exhibition will take place at Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, NM from September 13-22, 2024.

Eligibility: Artists must be current residents of Taos, Rio Arriba, or Santa Fe County. Only original artwork created solely by the submitting artist will be considered. Proof of residency, such as a valid driver's license or utility bill, may be requested. Each artist may submit up to three pieces of artwork in any medium, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, digital art, and mixed media. Submissions must include a title, dimensions, and medium for each artwork.

A panel of jurors will review all submissions based on originality, artistic merit, technical skill, and relevance to the cultural landscape of the region. Selected artists will be notified via email and must provide high-resolution images for promotional purposes. Artworks will be available for sale during the exhibition with no commission retained by the organization. Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of their artwork to and from the venue.