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Cruzin’ 2 Success
SCAS | NMHA Community Day in Collaboration with the Española YMCA Teen Center
Saturday, November 1 · 3:00–5:00 PM · Public Event · Free
Sponsored by Santa Fe City Arts and Culture Department / UNESCO Creative Cities
This Community Event will be full of energy and color as the lowrider community graces NMHA grounds with their magnetic presence. A joyful celebration of our relationship with the mentors and youth of the Española YMCA Teen Center and the Lowrider Bike Club. Be sure to catch the art workshops, artist demos, conversations, and lowriders with engines, pedals, and more!
No RSVP needed. We hope to see you there!
3:00 p.m. – Grounds open for SCAS | NMHA Community Day. PLEASE NOTE: NO PARKING AVAILABLE ON-SITE. OFF-SITE PARKING INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED SOON!
3:30 p.m. – Join us for remarks from Española Teen Center Director and head of Cruzin’ 2 Success and the Lowrider Bike Club, Ben Sandoval
4:00 p.m. – Meet the makers! Q&A with the youth behind the impressive artworks in Lowrider Bike Club: Beyond the Bike
4:15 p.m. – Let’s see these mini lowriders do their thing! The kids will demo their creations!
Other Event Happenings:
- Workshop with Lowrider Bike Club mentor Jessica Ortiz: Design and paint your own mini-skateboard!
- Live painting – Stick around until the end of the event for a photo op with the original art piece backdrop and a lowrider bike.
- Lowrider photography pop-up exhibit by Ben Sandoval.
- Plus enjoy a close-up look at some works of art on wheels!
THANKS TO A COYOTE TRAPPED IN SANTA FE
Don Usner sure puts on a delightful presentation! His incredible knowledge, passion, and honest approach to the multifaceted aspects of local history are underscored by his dry wit and good nature.
Don spoke to a full house of SCAS | NMHA supporters and New Mexico enthusiasts about the history of Chimayo and the early connection between SCAS and the Santuario de Chimayo on Wednesday, October 9th as part of our 100 Years of Connecting Centennial Lecture Series. The crowd loved him and did not want to let him go! We hope he will grace us with his stories once again — next time for a few more hours and a popcorn intermission.
Thanks, Don!
Don J. Usner — acclaimed author, celebrated photographer, and community historian. Usner is the author of Benigna’s Chimayó, Sabino’s Map: Life in Chimayó’s Old Plaza, and Chasing Dichos through Chimayó.
TRADITIONS AND RHYTHMS WITH NM STATE HISTORIAN
Lecture and Demonstration with Rob Martinez
Thursday, November 13 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Ticketed Event · $10
When planning the calendar of events to celebrate our centennial anniversary this year, we turned to our founding documents — specifically our Articles of Incorporation — for inspiration on how to best represent all that originally inspired the formation of SCAS 100 years ago.
As stated in those Articles, among the many ways our founders sought to encourage and promote “Spanish Colonial art of every character” was through “entertainments.” We are excited therefore to invite you to join us November 13 as New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez presents an engaging lecture and musical demonstration exploring the history and cultural legacy of Spanish Colonial New Mexico.
A celebrated folklorist, musician, and educator, Martinez brings the past to life through stories, music, and lived experience. This event offers a unique perspective on the traditions and rhythms that have shaped communities across the region — blending history with performance in an accessible, memorable format.
OPEN HOUSE EVENT POSTPONED
SCAS | NMHA Open House scheduled for October 24th is canceled. We look forward to sharing our exciting changes with you at a later date.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
As we celebrate the Spanish Colonial Arts Society’s 100th anniversary during 2025, there are many ways for you to get involved and share your support.
Your generous support today will help to ensure our mission remains vibrant for the next century.
To learn about our Centennial Campaign to raise funds to name and endow leadership positions and funds for the collections, building, and education, as well as other opportunities, please contact our Development team at development@spanishcolonial.org.
There are many ways to support SCAS, and gifts of all sizes make a difference. Your support helps SCAS continue to build an ever-more vibrant and relevant platform for current and future generations to explore, appreciate, and enjoy the heritage arts of New Mexico.
