Events

WNMU & Town of Silver City Artist in Residence Virtual Exhibit & Lecture-João Galera

The core feature of ¡Fiesta Latina! at Western New Mexico University is the Artisan Mercado, which is being held virtually this year and which highlights craftspeople who’ve carried on ancient handcraft traditions and have the ability to offer their art through modern technology. In what would be its fourth year, ¡Fiesta Latina! continues to engage border communities with our neighbors to the south while protecting the health of people on both sides of the border. Western New Mexico University hopes to again host the three-day family event on campus in 2021. In the meantime, visit FiestaLatina.org to shop the virtual...

WNMU Cultural Affairs, in conjunction with the WNMU President’s Office, has made the difficult decision to cancel ¡Fiesta Latina! 2020. Given that there is no assurance as of now that large gatherings will be allowed by June, coupled with the logistics of an event this size, which require an enormous amount of pre-planning and coordination with people inside Mexico, making it happen has become less and less feasible. ¡Nos vemos en 2021! As promised, Western New Mexico University is offering a Virtual Artisan Mercado highlighting craftspeople who’ve carried on ancient handcraft traditions and have the ability to offer their art through modern technology. Visit FiestaLatina.org to shop the virtual mercado. A free event for the entire family!! Friday: 4 - 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The signature event of WNMU, Fiesta Latina, provides an opportunity for border communities to engage with our neighbors to the south, through celebration...