NNMRAC
The Plaza de Española--A Place Where Cultures Unite!

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Mision Museum and Convento Gallery
Española was founded in 1598 by Spain as the first European settlement in New Mexico. It sits in the northern Rio Grande Valley between the Jemez Mountains and Truchas Peak, There are excellent lodging options and wonderful restaurants serving regional cuisine.  Española is a very convenient base for exploring northern New Mexico. Begin your visit at the Plaza de Española where you can enjoy NNMRAC's Convento Gallery and Gift Shop, the Mision and Bond House Museums, and the Veterans Memorial. 

Learn more about the history and people of New Mexico
                                                              

CONVENTO GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS 
A Family Affair
Clare Cresap Villa & Jesús Villa
April 16 - May 25

MATERIAL MATTERS: The Art of Fiber, Cloth and Apparel
June 1- July 6
Sponsored by the
 Española Valley Fiber Arts Center

CALL FOR ARTISTS
ON AND OFF THE PRESS
Prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, artists books 
and other works on or made of paper
July 13 - August 31

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On and Off the Press

Tourism Campaigns
The Santa Claran Region Partnership 
& 
Visit Georgia O'Keeffe Country 

NMRAC is proud to be a member of the the Santa Claran Region Partnership, and the Georgia O'Keeffe Country tourism campaign. Both partnerships are dedicated to promoting the region as a "must see" destination for visitors. Click on the graphic to visit any and all of these sites.