MasterWorks of New Mexico Program

The MasterWorks of New Mexico Spring Art Show is now in its thirteenth year of exhibition! It began with a unique vision, that of combining the talents and experiences of existing fine arts organizations, each representing artists throughout New Mexico, to sponsor a show of New Mexico's finest art. The charter board of representatives consisted of the Pastel Society of New Mexico, the New Mexico Watercolor Society, and Miniature Arts Bardean. During the second year a fourth arts society Rio Grande Art Association was added. It is for oils, acrylics, and mixed media not framed under glass. The societies are always open for new membership but this is not a requirement for entry in MasterWorks. The Spring Show is in fact four separately juried shows, which are hung together after judging and the awarding of ribbons and prizes.

MasterWorks is held in April at Expo New Mexico, this year in the Hispanic Arts Building. The Opening Ceremony and Preview will be held Friday, April 1st, 2011, 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the show venue. The show will remain open to the public April 1 - April 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, except Mondays. There is an Open House / Artist Paint-in April 17th and numerous other scheduled events throughout the month including workshops in most media, artist demonstrations, educational events and other presentations.