A Brief History of the Organization

Initially founded in 1988, the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council was reorganized in 1996. Its mission at that time was expanded to include all of the arts. Board membership was sought to represent this expanded vision and community networking was initiated. At this time the Council is a 501(c)3 organization in good standing with a membership of about 120. It has carried out many arts related activities over the past few years to establish its presence and strengthen the arts in the community. By coordinating resources and expanding opportunity for a number of participating art organizations, the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council is providing a valuable service for this region of New Mexico. Participating art organizations include:

• Brassworks 4
• Farmington Foundation for the Performing Arts
• Showcase Concerts
• San Juan Sumphony League
• Theater Ensemble Arts
• Four Corners Storytelling
• Northern New Mexico Hispanic Association

Annual National Juried Art Competition Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Reception on Saturday, May 10, 2008 NWNMAC Choice Award Two selections by the Arts Council for $200.00 each The show is open through Saturday, July 26, 2008 Other awards Best of Show $750 First Place $500 Second Place $300 Third Place $200 6 Honorable Mentions $50 each Up to $1,000 in Purchase Awards 2 NWNMAC Choice Award $200 each Landscapes of the American West $500

FINE ART SHOW at Riverfest COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT (indoor) Saturday, May 24, FINE ART SHOW AUCTION at 6:30pm Saturday, May 24 from 10-7 Sunday, May 25 from 11-5 Sponsored by ConocoPhillips ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW outdoors at Berg Park Saturday, May 24 from 10-7 Sunday, May 25 from 11-5