New Mexico Arts is the state arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 15-member governor-appointed New Mexico Arts Commission serves as our advisory body. Our primary function is to provide financial support for arts services and programs to non-profit organizations statewide and to administer the 1% public art program for the state of New Mexico.

NEA logoUnited States of Arts: New Mexico is a film created collaboratively with the National Endowment for the Arts in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. It explores art and culture in New Mexico and is part of the Tell Us Your Art Story series. Join the celebration by sharing a story about how the arts have influenced your life! We hope you enjoy the NEA Film and share your art stories.