WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! to Feature Artists, Music, Workshops
The Western New Mexico University signature cultural event, ¡Fiesta Latina!, returns to campus June 6-9. Through ¡Fiesta Latina!, WNMU seeks to recognize, celebrate and assist in the preservation of New Mexico’s connection with its Mexican heritage, customs and traditions. At the center of the four-day festival is a juried artisan mercado that features the handmade work of approximately 50 highly skilled traditional artisans from across Mexico. These folk artists will be on-hand to educate fiesta-goers about their processes and to answer questions about their artistic traditions. In addition to traditional art such as metal working, ceramics and textiles, the mercado this year will feature new artists working in media that have not before been part of WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina!, including masks, embellished shoes, leather and wooden utensils. Artisans will also be demonstrating their techniques at a dedicated tent where patrons can get hands-on experience with projects that vary...