National Hispanic Cultural Center

09/12/2026

Join curator hazel batrezchavez and artist Amanda Dannáe Romero in conversation about her creative practices, the familial archive, and the act of tracing memory.

Tues, Sept 22 from 12:30-1:30pm at the Wells Fargo Auditorium at Roy E. Disney Performing Arts Center at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Free admission to the museum following the conversation.

'i thought i saw you yesterday,' is a group exhibition that explores memory and ancestral knowledge to create a dialogue between life cycles, food, land, place and the body. Featuring the work of nine artists: Amanda Dannáe Romero, ashleigh steele chavez, Caroline Liu, claudia hermano, Esteban Ismael Durán, Jesus Miguel Avena, Joe Ramiro Garcia, Margarita Paz-Pedro, and Stephanie J. Woods

Amanda Dannáe Romero is a Nuevomexicanx interdisciplinary artist and musician of Indo-Hispano heritage. Her practice incorporates sound, video, colcha embroidery, tinsmithing, composition, and performance. Her work explores the interconnectivity between humans and environments and the ways that cultural, regional, and environmental practices are shared between families and communities. The work in this exhibition draws from Romero’s ongoing exploration of memory, devotional practices, and artistic lineage. Using imagery from family photo archives dating back five generations in northern New Mexico, she integrates cyanotype prints on muslin fabric with colcha embroidery and tinsmithing, two mediums passed down from her great grandparents. Romero is an art and music educator and received a master's from St. John’s College and a BFA in Art Studio from UNM. She is a founding member of Fourteenfifteen Gallery and the L.o.A. artist collective.

We hope you can make it!

09/11/2026

Tomorrow, please join the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center as we welcome Historian, Micro-Biologist, and Educator Dr. Eppie Rael to the NHCC Campus. The topic of discussion will be The Spanish & Other Pueblo de Cochiti Visitors.

Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of NM Speaker Series: Dr. Eppie Rael
Saturday, September 12 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Dominici Educ. Bldg. Rm.122-124
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/hispanic-genealogical-research-center-of-nm-speaker-series-dr-eppie-rael/

Free Community Event, no advance registration required.

Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of NM Speaker Series: Dr. Eppie Rael Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

09/10/2026

¡Cine Magnífico! Annual Spanish-Language Film Festival continues this weekend.

Since 2013, our partners at Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque have presented ¡Cine Magnífico!, bringing New Mexico audiences a curated selection of contemporary cinema from across the Spanish-speaking world. The festival serves as a vital meeting point for filmmakers, artists, cultural institutions, and local communities—fostering dialogue around language, culture, and storytelling.

This year’s lineup explores themes of identity, family, youth, and women's lived experiences. A key highlight of this edition is the Espacio Femenino (Women’s Space) series, featuring four compelling films: "Sica," "Jone, a veces," "Tengo sueños eléctricos," and "La edad inminente."

¡Cine Magnífico! 2026
September 11–13, 2026

Free community event (limited seating)

Reserve Your Seat Here:
https://my.nmculture.org/overview/61389

09/09/2026

Next Friday, Sept. 18, join us for a dual opening reception as we celebrate the opening of two new NHCC Art Museum exhibitions — 'i thought i saw you yesterday' and ' ¡Aquí Estamos! Catharsis in the Collection' as well as a reimagined gallery layout. Check out the exhibitions for free with music by DJ Estalactita. More info on both exhibitions available at https://nhccnm.org/museum/exhibitions/

DUAL EXHIBITION RECEPTION: i thought i saw you yesterday & ¡Aquí Estamos! Catharsis in the Collection
Friday, September 18 | 5:00pm – 7:30pm | Visual Art Museum
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/dual-reception-i-thought-i-saw-you-yesterday-aqui-estamos-catharsis-in-the-collection/

09/08/2026

We're just one week away from Fiesta Mexicana 2026! The Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque and the National Hispanic Cultural Center invite the community to celebrate Mexican Independence Day next Tuesday, September 15.

Fiesta Mexicana 2026
Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 5:00 – 10:00 pm | NHCC Campus
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/fiesta-mexicana-2026/

Free community event, sponsored by Consulado de México en Albuquerque.

09/07/2026

¡VIVA Mexico! Music, Dance, & Poetry of Mexico

Sunday, September 27, 2026
6:00 pm

NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre

¡Viva México! The Music, Dance, and Poetry of México. A Spectacular Cultural Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month and Fiestas Patrias!

Experience an unforgettable journey through Mexico’s rich heritage in this vibrant production bringing together a stellar cast of local talent, ¡Viva México! sweeps across centuries—from ancient Aztec blessings and Spanish colonial roots to revolutionary anthems, rock and roll, and modern-day classics. Featuring dynamic performances of 19th-century varsovianas, sweeping waltzes, expressively spoken poesía costumbrista, and crowd favorites like “La Cucaracha” alongside the high-energy rhythms of Sones Huastecos and live Mariachi Xochitl, this captivating show delivers a high-energy, heartwarming celebration of culture, music, and community spirit you won’t want to miss!

Free community event with limited tickets available. Please let us know who will be attending below.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/56904/61262

09/05/2026

COMING SOON---

'i thought i saw you yesterday' opens with a FREE reception on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 from 5:00pm-7:30pm, curated tunes by DJ Estalacita

Can't make it to the opening? Save the date and join curator hazel batrezchavez and artist Amanda Dannáe Romero in conversation about her creative practices, the familial archive, and the act of tracing memory.

Tues, Sept 22 from 12:30-1:30pm at the Wells Fargo Auditorium at Roy E. Disney Performing Arts Center at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Free admission to the museum following the conversation.

'i thought i saw you yesterday' is a group exhibition that explores memory and ancestral knowledge to create a dialogue between life cycles, food, land, place and the body. Featuring the work of nine artists: Amanda Dannáe Romero, ashleigh steele chavez, Caroline Liu, claudia hermano, Esteban Ismael Durán, Jesus Miguel Avena, Joe Ramiro Garcia, Margarita Paz-Pedro, and Stephanie J. Woods

Amanda Dannáe Romero is a Nuevomexicanx interdisciplinary artist and musician of Indo-Hispano heritage. Her practice incorporates sound, video, colcha embroidery, tinsmithing, composition, and performance. Her work explores the interconnectivity between humans and environments and the ways that cultural, regional, and environmental practices are shared between families and communities. The work in this exhibition draws from Romero’s ongoing exploration of memory, devotional practices, and artistic lineage. Using imagery from family photo archives dating back five generations in northern New Mexico, she integrates cyanotype prints on muslin fabric with colcha embroidery and tinsmithing, two mediums passed down from her great grandparents. Romero is an art and music educator and received a master's from St. John’s College and a BFA in Art Studio from UNM. She is a founding member of Fourteenfifteen Gallery and the L.o.A. artist collective.

We hope you can make it!

09/04/2026

Don't forget, you have a few days left to apply to join our team as a Educator & Instructional Coordinator!

Learn more and apply today at https://careers.share.nm.gov/psp/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=166782&PostingSeq=1

Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

09/04/2026

¡Cine Magnífico! Annual Spanish-Language Film Festival

Since 2013, our partners at Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque have presented ¡Cine Magnífico!, bringing New Mexico audiences a curated selection of contemporary cinema from across the Spanish-speaking world. The festival serves as a vital meeting point for filmmakers, artists, cultural institutions, and local communities—fostering dialogue around language, culture, and storytelling.

This year’s lineup explores themes of identity, family, youth, and women's lived experiences. A key highlight of this edition is the Espacio Femenino (Women’s Space) series, featuring four compelling films: "Sica," "Jone, a veces," "Tengo sueños eléctricos," and "La edad inminente."

¡Cine Magnífico! 2026
September 4–6 & September 11–13, 2026
Free community event (limited seating)

Reserve Your Seat Here: https://my.nmculture.org/overview/61389

09/02/2026

After six years, we are excited to welcome a new iteration of the NHCC Art Museum’s Permanent Collection exhibition! This iteration is called '¡Aquí Estamos! Catharsis in the Collection' and it explores themes such as joy, playfulness, love, humor, catharsis, recovery, and perseverance.

Join us for a joint exhibition opening alongside the new Community Gallery exhibition, i thought i saw you yesterday, on Friday, September 18 from 5pm-7:30pm! To learn more, visit nhccnm.org/events