Frequently Asked About New Mexico Arts

WHAT IS NEW MEXICO ARTS?

New Mexico Arts is the state arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Its primary function is to provide financial support and technical assistance or arts services and programs to non-profit organizations statewide and to administer the 1% public art program for the state of New Mexico.
Other programs include the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails, New Mexico Arts and Cultural Districts, American Masterpieces,  and Poetry Out Loud. New Mexico Arts provides administrative support for the New Mexico Music Commission.

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF NEW MEXICO ARTS?

To preserve, enhance, and develop the arts in New Mexico through partnerships, public awareness, and education, and to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations.

WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR NEW MEXICO ARTS?

Please send mail via U.S. Postal Service to:
New Mexico Arts
P.O. Box 1450
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1450

WHERE ARE THE NEW MEXICO ARTS OFFICES?

Please use our street address to send mail via delivery services such as Federal Express and UPS.
New Mexico Arts
407 Galisteo Street, Suite 270
Santa Fe, NM 87501
We are located on the second floor, southwest corner, of the Bataan Memorial Building, just west of the Capitol. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.