Mountainair Sunflower Festival 🌻 Saturday, August 23rd - 10am to 4pm - A free ARTS Event for the entire family! 🌻

In Mountainair, New Mexico, 87036 Corner of Highways: NM 55 & US 60

Come dressed in your favorite Sunflower Attire!!!!

50+FINE ART VENDORS - Hot and Cold Food & Beverage Vendors - Free Live Music - Free Youth Art & Activities - Sunflower Art RAFFLE Basket - Treasure Sale - Wine and Beer Garden - Event T-shirts & Bandannas Available - Sunflower Hat and Costume Contest - ACE the Miniature Donkey - Wrestling Showdown - Rio Grande Mustang Car Club - LOCAL MOUNTAINAIR VENDOR AREA - Strolling Musicians - & MORE

Food Vendors: * Bee Chama Honey * Burrito Baby NM * Cookie Jar, ABQ * Cielo Azul Foods * Hangry Jalapeño * Josie's Sweet Treats & More * Loaded Lemon ABQ * Maggie's Chili * Mister Brat Man * Perez’s Jerky * Pinky’s Italian Ice * Salt & Dill Craft Brinery * Twisted T’s * & MORE!

Our Mission: The Manzano Mountain Art Council showcases the artistic and creative talents within the central mountain and valley communities of New Mexico. Our programs serve to

Main Stage Entertainment:

10:00am to 11:15p = Michael Rascon

11:30a to 12:45p = Night Moves = Classic Rock/Top 40

1:00p to 2:15p = Alvin Suazo y La Razón

2:30p to 4:00p = DB Gomez & the Bosque Boys = Cajun/Zydeco

Jarales Wine and Beer Garden (ages 21+) - MMAC Back Patio - 12pm to 5pm Live Entertainment Schedule:

12p to 2pm = Terri Sunflower 🌻 2p to 3p = Mary Rosenfeld 🌻 3p to 4p = Kathy Liden 🌻

Learn to play an Instrument! All ages - ALL skill levels!

Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Piano, Hand Drums.

Schedule either weekly or every other week. Lessons are 45-minutes to 1-hour. Suggested donation = $10.00 per lesson.

To register: ONLINE: https://forms.gle/nKXmcGbASk61CMxC9 Or Call or Text: (505) 847-5068 Or Email: MMACevents@gmail.com

Classical Guitar and Violin Musical Performance, by Omar Villanueva and Jose Luis Ferero, LIVE at the stunning Quarai ruins of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 2pm Come early for best seating!

(In case of rain, event will be held at MMAC.)

FREE to see! Donations appreciated. Everyone welcome!

Omar Villanueva holds a Master's degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of New Mexico. A multifaceted guitarist, Omar performs classical, Spanish and popular music from Latin-America ranging from the renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, to pop & Latin music arrangements for solo guitar.

Sponsored by New Mexico Arts, a Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the New Mexico Music Commission

MMAC Art Shows for 2025 and 2026 (2027)

• August, 2025: REFLECTIONS OF NEW MEXICO - artistic works representing unique perspectives of the Land of Enchantment

• December, 2025: DWELLINGS - architecture & images of structures that provide shelter made of earth, straw, bricks, wood, tires, metal, stone

• April, 2026: FREE RANGE – portrayals of the home of fences, windmills barbed wire, long vistas, livestock and cowboy dreams.

• August, 2026: THREADS - THE ART OF FIBER - handmade paper, weaving, felting, fabric

• December, 2026: ABSTRACTION IN SHAPE AND FORM - imagination and magic portrayed in non-realistic art

• April, 2027: ANIMALS OF THE SOUTHWEST – wild critters, beloved pets and Spirit animals

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:30pm

MMAC Center 101 E BROADWAY - MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036

Corner of Highways: US 60 & NM 55

2025 SUNFLOWER GIFT BASKET RAFFLE 👍🤠 🌻

One WINNER will receive the 25th Anniversary Basket 💛🧡❤️ Filled with over one dozen local Artist's contributions!

TICKETS: $5 Each or FIVE for $20 Drawing held and WINNER announced at 4:00pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Main Stage on Monte Alto Plaza Need NOT be present to win!

GET TICKETS: *ONLINE *Now at MMAC Gift Shop *During Event: Info Booth at Gazebo of Monte Alto Plaza

Sunflower Raffle Basket Over one dozen works from local Artists: Cibola Gallery Artists: *Photograph – Ann Adams *Mug – Ann Adams *Beaded Necklace – Carolyn Bode *Black & White t-shirt – Ana Beall *Jeweled framed Sunflower – Lorrie Crawford *Class Sunflower Hanging – Gene Darnell *Beeswax Candle Box – Anne Ravenstone *Tin/Wood Key Rack – Anne Ravenstone *Metal Painting – James Waller *Fabric Bowl – Cyndie Wright

*Table Runner and Napkins – DelRae Mote *T-shirt (Mikaela Guggino) – MMAC

*Bandana – MMAC

Aspen CRM Solutions recently completed archaeological surveys of the monument units surrounding the Tompiro pueblo of Abó and the Tiwa pueblo of Quaraí at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument near Mountainair, New Mexico, both of which contain the remains of a large pueblo and a Spanish Colonial mission.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:30pm

MMAC Center 101 E BROADWAY - MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036

Corner of Highways: US 60 & NM 55

#MMAC #TCAS #abo #Quarai #EmilyBrown #VisitMountainair #SalinasPuebloMissions #Presentation

Cibola Arts Gallery & Manzano Mountains Arts Council

Community Talent Show & Silent Auction Fundraiser

Sunday, July 13, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Manzano Mountain Art Council 101 E. Broadway, Mountainair

SILENT AUCTION Art donations (paintings, photos, ceramics, wood carvings, jewelry, etc.) for Silent Auction will be accepted by Cibola Arts Gallery until July 1st.

TICKET SALES $10/ticket or $30/ family ticket (2 adults & 4 children)

Ticket Price includes one raffle ticket with multiple drawings throughout the night to win prizes from businesses around the community. Talent show participants receive one free ticket for a guest.

All proceeds from this Art Silent Auction and Talent Show will benefit the Cibola Arts Gallery and the Manzano Mountain Arts Council.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mountainair Community Arts Organizations for over 25 years.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 Immediately following the Mountainair FFA Ranch Rodeo Doors open: 7:00pm Music Starts: 7:30pm

*** Featuring LIVE Music: Ryan Painter and the Resistors!!!! ***

MMAC Center 101 E BROADWAY MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036 Corner of Highways: US 60 & NM 55

ADMISSION: $7.00 Children ages 10 and under: FREE All ages event - everyone welcome!

*Raffle *Food and Beverage available for Purchase

#MMAC #WestFest #Dance #RyanPainterAndTheResistors #FFA #MountainairRanchRodeo

********* IDEAS WANTED FOR THEMED ART SHOWS *********

Every four months, the shows in MMAC's gallery are changed out for a new themed exhibition with original art works by artists from the area. Here are the shows planned for the next year:

August, 2025: REFLECTIONS OF NEW MEXICO - artistic works representing unique perspectives of the Land of Enchantment

December, 2025: DWELLINGS - architecture & images of structures that provide shelter made of earth, straw, bricks, wood, tires, metal, stone

April, 2026: FREE RANGE – portrayals of the home of fences, windmills barbed wire, long vistas, livestock and cowboy dreams

WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR IDEAS FOR FUTURE SHOWS!! PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO US with your suggestions!!! (Email address in first comment.)

#MMAC #Art #ArtShows #ArtExhibits #Themes #VisitMountainair

You are the Artist! Copper Wire Basket Weaving Workshop with Darlene Ryer

Sunday, May 25, 2025 11am to 2pm $10.00 Donation

MMAC Center 101 E Broadway Mountainair, NM 87036

Email address on flyer to RSVP. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Event made possible by funding from New Mexico Arts.

#MMAC #VisitMountainair #YouAreTheArtist #CopperWireBasketWeaving #DarleneRyer

FLAMENCOSA: Flamenco Dance performance featuring Fabian Esquipula Sisneros with live dancers and musicians.

Doors Open at 12pm: Come early to see the new Art Exhibit: "Whimsical Realities and Dreams"

Jarales Wines in attendance. 21+purchase wine or beer by the glass or bottle.

Saturday, April 26, 2024 Performance Start time: 2:00pm All ages welcome Free to see! Donations Accepted.

MMAC Center 101 E Broadway - Mountainair, NM 87036 Corner of intersection of Highways: US 60 & NM 55

Event made possible by funding from New Mexico Arts and the New Mexico Music Commission.

Annual Community Poetry Event - OPEN MIC! #JoinUS

Hosted by : Local Poet, Davine Torres Visiting Poet, Charles Simon

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm Light snacks & beverages All ages welcome! Free to see - Donations accepted

MMAC Center 101 E BROADWAY MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036 Corner of Highways: US60 & NM55

Sponsored by: Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry, NMarts, National Endowment for the Arts, and MMAC.

See the latest EXHIBIT from Local Artists in MMAC's new show, "Whimsical Realities and Dreams" - Ethereal, anime, otherworldly and magical representations.

Show Opens: SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 Time: 1:00pm

2:00pm: DANCE EVENT - Baile with Lone Pinon and Lucy Salazar

All ages! Free to see! Donations accepted.

MMAC Center 101 E BROADWAY, MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036 Corner of Highways: US 60 & NM 55

You are invited to submit your ART for inclusion in MMAC's next Art Exhibit: "WHIMSICAL REALITIES AND DREAMS" ~ ethereal, anime, otherworldly and magical representations.

Sculpture, paintings, photographs - any medium. Also requesting whimsical poems and writings (must be mounted or framed); and dreamy original music (original recorded music will be played during the run of the show).

Application DUE: Thursday, March 20 Acceptance date: Friday, March 21 Approved work DUE by: Wednesday, March 26 Show opening reception: Saturday, March 29, 1:00pm

Pick up an application during regular MMAC hours or SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE HERE.

Baile with Lone Pinon - Traditional Dances taught and led by Lucy Salazar.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm

MMAC Center 101 E BROADWAY - MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036 Corner of Highways: US 60 & NM 55

Free to see! All ages! Donations accepted.

The AMAZING Presentations from our recent 2025 SPEAKER SERIES are now available to view on our YouTube Channel! Links in comments. Check them out!

Ghost Towns of New Mexico

John Mulhouse, Author: "Abandoned New Mexico"

"Women of the West" - A Living History of the Pioneer Women of Torrance County

Dixie Boyle and Donna Deiner

Maria de Agreda - "The Blue Nun"

Martha Vera, Honorary Consul of Spain

Events made possible through funding provided by New Mexico Arts.

MMAC Center

101 E BROADWAY

MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036

Corner of Highways US 60 & NM 55

Presentations start at 2:00pm

Free to see! All ages. Donations accepted. Events made possible by funding from New Mexico Arts.

Inaugural Organ Recital & Fundraiser for our local Independent Mountainair Pharmacy: Mountainair Meds & More

Sunday, January 12, 2025,

2 p.m.

101 E. Broadway,

Mountainair NM 87036

Corner of US 60 & NM 55

Featuring:

James Albert Yeager, Organist

With Albuquerque String Quartet :

Ruxandra Marquardt, Nicolle Maniaci, Violins;

Laura Steiner, Viola;

Melinda Mack, Cello

James moved to New Mexico in 2009. He has performed regularly as conductor, organist, harpsichordist, and choral accompanist. He is Professor of Sacred Music (emeritus) and taught at the Josephinum College in Columbus, Ohio (1984-2009). In addition to his formal education (Doctor of Musical Arts, Univ. Colorado, Boulder), James studied organ improvisation in Paris with Dr. Naji Hakim for six months at grand organ of the Eglise de la Sainte Trinité.

The program lasting about one hour is free and open to the public. A contribution box will be available for donations to the Meds & More Pharmacy Fund.

Program includes the following music:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Adagio & Rondo K.617, for Organ & Strings

Daniel Pinkham Sonata 1 for Organ & Strings,

George Friedrich Handel, Organ Concerto in G Op. 4 n.1 HWV 289. for Organ & Strings

Plus solo organ works by François Couperin, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Sebastian Bach.

The Kilgen Petite Ensemble Organ was rescued from Kansas (1976), via Colorado, and is now at MMAC.

280 pipes ranging in size from 8 feet to less than 1 inch tall!

Appreciation Party for Nancy and Jack Lockridge!

Sunday, January 12, 2025 1:00pm PARTY 2:00pm Organ and String Recital Fundraiser for Mountainair Meds & More

Jarreles Wines available for purchase (21+) Light Snacks Provided