Las Cruces Public Libraries announced a "Palabras y Artesanias" event on February 18, exploring Latino poetry and resistance, where attendees will create pulseras as symbols of their beliefs.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art hosts "Engaging Masters: Parody Art," an exhibition featuring over 80 parody pieces of famous artworks, open from February 7 to May 3, 2025.

The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces opens the "Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley" exhibit, showcasing local fauna through sculptures and nature journaling.

Las Cruces invites artists to the "Chalk Walk" event on March 8, 2025, offering an honorarium and a competition with a cash prize for creating sidewalk chalk art. Submissions due by February 21.

Las Cruces City Hall hosts an art open house to showcase new installations, featuring works by notable artists. The event on Feb. 6, 2025, promotes local culture and engagement.

Las Cruces Public Libraries begins Palabras y Artesanías, blending poetry and crafts to explore Latino heritage, needing advance registration. The event starts January 14, 2025, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

Hector Serrano, creator of "Viva! El Paso," died at 83 from a heart attack while on a cruise. His legacy as a cultural icon and educator resonates in the El Paso community.

Local artists will present their public art proposals for La Buena Vida Park at City Hall, with public attendance encouraged to witness the idea pitches.

Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department opens registration for step-by-step painting classes on November 13 and December 11, costing $20 per session.

Las Cruces is seeking artists within 150 miles to create a sculpture for La Buena Vida Park, aiming to enhance the space without discriminating based on various personal attributes.

The Branigan Cultural Center is hosting 'The Dinner Party: Multicultural Crossroads in Clay,' an exhibit from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 18, 2025, featuring local artists' works inspired by Mesilla and Las Cruces, N.M. history.

The City of Las Cruces offers monthly Paint by Numbers classes for residents to explore painting in an accessible way at the East Mesa Recreation Center, requiring registration and a $20 fee.

Las Cruces is beautifying transit stations with "Art Stop," integrating artwork into public spaces and reflecting the city's commitment to cultural enrichment.