Silver City Art Association

Silver City Art Association Art Galleries, Studios and Artists of Silver City, New Mexico Art lovers and collectors can find wonderful art at affordable prices when they visit in person.

Highlights members in Silver City/Grant County, New Mexico and showcases many forms and genres of art. Local, regional and national artists are represented here as well as unique and interesting venues.

06/20/2026

Saturday is packed with opportunities to experience CLAY Festival!

🛍 CLAY Market
10 AM–4 PM | Historic Murray Hotel Ballroom
Shop work by ceramic artists from across the Southwest.

🏺 Mata Ortiz Demonstrations & Sales
Silver City Museum Annex (10 AM–3 PM)
Light Art Space (11 AM–3 PM)

🎨 Tile Mural Dedication
3–5 PM
Celebrate the completion of Where the Mountains Remember, a collaborative mural created with artist Delia deVer and the Youth Mural Project.

🏆 Convergence & Divergence Closing Reception
5–7 PM | Light Art Space
Meet exhibiting artists, hear remarks from this year's featured artists and jurors, and celebrate the conclusion of the exhibitions with awards for the juried show.

Visit clayfestival.com for details and the full festival schedule.

06/19/2026

Friday brings a full day of exhibitions, demonstrations, presentations, museum tours, and workshops throughout Silver City.

Highlights include:
🎨 Mata Ortiz Demonstration & Sale at Light Art Space (11 AM–4 PM)
🏛 WNMU Museum Tours featuring the Mimbres Collection (10 AM & 1 PM, RSVP required)
✨ Exhibition Receptions (5–7 PM)
• Finding Flow at Made in Silver City
• Sacred Architecture at Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio & Gallery
• Janet Burner at Bear Mountain Lodge
🍺 Nan Ranch Room 74: Brewing in the Mimbres at Open Space Brewing • 5 PM

Many of today's events are free and open to the public. Visit clayfestival.com for details and the full festival schedule.

06/18/2026

Workshop participants continue exploring clay, surface design, and creative practice across Silver City, and there's another opportunity today for the community to join in the fun!

🎨 Create a Mimbres-Inspired Plate
📍 WNMU Museum
🕙 10 AM–2 PM

This hands-on activity is free and open to the public. Stop by and create your own clay plate inspired by the distinctive designs of the Mimbres culture.

Festival workshops continue throughout the day, with artists and participants gathering from around the region for a week of creativity, learning, and connection through clay.

Visit clayfestival.com for the full schedule.

06/18/2026

A cherished Silver City tradition for four decades, the Ice Cream Social stands as one of our community's most anticipated summer gatherings, drawing generations of families to celebrate both Independence Day and our shared local traditions.
Enjoy performances by talented local musicians while exploring food and craft vendors and indulging in popcorn, ice cream, sodas, and the famous cake walk. This free-admission celebration offers family activities for all ages in our charming shady courtyard and provides the perfect opportunity to visit our latest exhibits and browse The Museum Store.
As the museum's signature annual event, this festivity has evolved into an essential cultural touchstone—where newcomers are welcomed, old friends reconnect, and the connection within our community is strengthened through music, food, and shared experiences.

Schedule of Live Performances:
11:15 - Flicker
12:15 - Acoustic Gap
1:15 - Conservatory of Dance
2:00 - Silver City String Beans

Kids Activities: Mosaic Tile Picture Frames, Eagles of the Americas, Clay Crafts, Temporary Tattoos, Face Painting, Story Corner, Sensory Corner

06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

Workshops continue across Silver City, but tonight's featured event is one you won't want to miss:

🗣 Artist Talk with Penelope Van Grinsven, Bradley Klem, and Stephanie Seguin
📍 WNMU Light Hall Theater
🕕 6–7 PM

Join this year's featured artists for a public talk exploring their work, influences, materials, and contemporary ceramic practice. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from three accomplished ceramic artists whose work is featured throughout this year's festival.

Free and open to the public.

Visit clayfestival.com for the full festival schedule.

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