Events

Join Harwood Education Staff for an in-depth look at Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros on this guided one-hour exhibition tour. Tour is included with admission but we suggest at least a $5 per person donation for joining the tour. Sundays are always free to Taos County residents.

We request advance notice for groups of 10 or more. Learn more about our group admission and private tour program here.

Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros is made possible by the generous support of Henry Luce Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art, Betty T.  Foster Endowment Fund, VIA Art Fund, Taos County Lodger’s Tax, The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation, 203 Fine Art, Sheree Livney + Steve Hanks, Richard B. Siegel Foundation, Marcy Rumsfeld + Santiago Vaca, Janara Bornstein, Main Street Cultural Event Fund, Janet Holmberg + Shawn Berman, Dora + Carl Dillistone, Judith Cuddihy, Happy Price, Romy + Carl Colonius. 

In Kind Donations: CU Boulder Computer Science Department, Enchanted Outpost, Goat Tree Orchard, Mary Domito, Chuby Construction, Juniper Leherissey, Linda + Bob Warning, Janet Holmberg + Shawn Berman, Stephanie + Scott Salmon, Vanessa + Ted Dimond, Lisa + David von Gunten, Embudo Valley Vineyards, Sheree Livney + Steve Hanks, Janet + John Mockovciak, The Cellar, Ron Cooper – Del Maguey Founder, Rolling Still Distillery.

mage: Joanna Keane Lopez, Clay Song, 2022, adobe, land sourced colored clays, mica.

Take a moment to slow down with art and experience the special exhibition Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros. Each month, a Harwood educator will lead you through a series of exercises to explore a single work of art. This 30-minute conversation in the galleries will open your eyes and deepen your connection with art. This program is free for Members or included with Museum admission. View our admission rates and free categories here or become a Member.

July Focus: LIMINAL by Ronald Rael

August Focus: Ella vendrá a pagarle todo by Gabriel Chaile

September Focus: Relics (Gina’s Gameboy) by Santino Gonzales

Image: Harwood Museum of Art. 

A Taos concert of the New Mexico Jazz Festival

**This trip has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date.**

Join expert guide and 10th generation San Luis Valley native, Sandra Ortega, for an exciting tour of contemporary and historic adobe structures across Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Ticket includes all admission fees, guide fees, and a box lunch. Guests are responsible for their own transportation.

The program will depart from the Harwood at 8:30am. Final itinerary will be shared closer to departure.

About Sandra Ortega

Born and raised in San Luis, Colorado, Sandra is a 10th-generation native whose family immigrated from Portugal and Spain. Through her family, Sandra cultivated a deep connection with her heritage and the Spanish language. She grew up with strong traditions, longevity in her family, and a sense of belonging that has remained with her throughout her life. This reinforced her commitment to preserving and celebrating her community’s history. One of the most meaningful and visible projects, Sandra embarked on with her husband, Antonio Garcia, was the construction of La Capilla de Todos los Santos (The Chapel of All Saints) in San Luis. With Antonio’s expertise in construction and their shared devotion to Catholicism, they built the chapel using local materials, leaving behind a lasting testament to their faith and heritage. She is also the steward of the San Luis Morada, which was recently named one of the most endangered places by Colorado Preservation, Inc..

In 2022, Sandra was honored as a Corn Mother through History Colorado, a recognition that symbolizes nurturing, resilience, and cultural preservation. The honor reaffirmed her lifelong mission of upholding the traditions and values of her community. She was also the recipient of the prestigious Billy Adams Award from Adams State University, as an acknowledgment of her tireless work in education, advocacy, and service. As a member of the Alamosa Chamber of Commerce, Sandra sees opportunities for businesses and organizations to collaborate for the greater good. She hopes that people will continue to come together, regardless of social status, to support one another.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel without penalty before September 10. If Harwood Museum must cancel, all ticket holders will be notified via email and will be fully refunded.

Image: Courtesy of Sandra Ortega.

Join Harwood Museum’s Curator of Education + Public Programs, Gwendolyn Fernandez, for a virtual town hall event. She will share impact data from the previous year as well as a look at current and future Harwood Education projects. This event is part of Harwood’s annual Thrive Through Art Campaign. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 by October 31. Give today! 

Please register to attend this virtual program: https://unm.zoom.us/meeting/register/iXIi6VKBTBiKZtcANCF4rQ

Image: Harwood School Tour, March 2025. Nicholas Herrera: El Rito Santero, September 21, 2024–June1, 2025, Harwood Museum of Art. Shayla Blatchford Photography.

Join us for a showing of “The River and the Wall” a documentary about boarder security projects that would forever change one of the US’s great wild places, the Rio Grande borderlands near Big Bend National Park.

Following the showing an expert panel, former river ranger Marcos Paredes and longtime river guide Steve Harris will discuss current events and explore what we can do to protect the endangered Rio Grande from the border wall.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.nobigbendwall.org

Join Harwood Education Staff for an in-depth look at Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros on this guided one-hour exhibition tour. Tour is included with admission but we suggest at least a $5 per person donation for joining the tour.

We request advance notice for groups of 10 or more. Learn more about our group admission and private tour program here.

Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros is made possible by the generous support of Henry Luce Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art, Betty T.  Foster Endowment Fund, VIA Art Fund, Taos County Lodger’s Tax, The Sherman and Joyce Scott Family Foundation, 203 Fine Art, Sheree Livney + Steve Hanks, Richard B. Siegel Foundation, Marcy Rumsfeld + Santiago Vaca, Janara Bornstein, Main Street Cultural Event Fund, Janet Holmberg + Shawn Berman, Dora + Carl Dillistone, Judith Cuddihy, Happy Price, Romy + Carl Colonius. 

In Kind Donations: CU Boulder Computer Science Department, Enchanted Outpost, Goat Tree Orchard, Mary Domito, Chuby Construction, Juniper Leherissey, Linda + Bob Warning, Janet Holmberg + Shawn Berman, Stephanie + Scott Salmon, Vanessa + Ted Dimond, Lisa + David von Gunten, Embudo Valley Vineyards, Sheree Livney + Steve Hanks, Janet + John Mockovciak, The Cellar, Ron Cooper – Del Maguey Founder, Rolling Still Distillery. 

Image: Joanna Keane Lopez, Clay Song, 2022, adobe, land sourced colored clays, mica.

**This trip has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date.**

Join expert guide and 10th generation San Luis Valley native, Sandra Ortega, for an exciting tour of contemporary and historic adobe structures across Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Ticket includes all admission fees, guide fees, and a box lunch. Guests are responsible for their own transportation.

The program will depart from the Harwood at 8:30am. Final itinerary will be shared closer to departure.

About Sandra Ortega

Born and raised in San Luis, Colorado, Sandra is a 10th-generation native whose family immigrated from Portugal and Spain. Through her family, Sandra cultivated a deep connection with her heritage and the Spanish language. She grew up with strong traditions, longevity in her family, and a sense of belonging that has remained with her throughout her life. This reinforced her commitment to preserving and celebrating her community’s history. One of the most meaningful and visible projects, Sandra embarked on with her husband, Antonio Garcia, was the construction of La Capilla de Todos los Santos (The Chapel of All Saints) in San Luis. With Antonio’s expertise in construction and their shared devotion to Catholicism, they built the chapel using local materials, leaving behind a lasting testament to their faith and heritage. She is also the steward of the San Luis Morada, which was recently named one of the most endangered places by Colorado Preservation, Inc..

In 2022, Sandra was honored as a Corn Mother through History Colorado, a recognition that symbolizes nurturing, resilience, and cultural preservation. The honor reaffirmed her lifelong mission of upholding the traditions and values of her community. She was also the recipient of the prestigious Billy Adams Award from Adams State University, as an acknowledgment of her tireless work in education, advocacy, and service. As a member of the Alamosa Chamber of Commerce, Sandra sees opportunities for businesses and organizations to collaborate for the greater good. She hopes that people will continue to come together, regardless of social status, to support one another.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel without penalty before September 10. If Harwood Museum must cancel, all ticket holders will be notified via email and will be fully refunded.

Image: Courtesy of Sandra Ortega.