Third Thursday: Border Stories
Schedule
Thu Nov 21 2024 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104 | Albuquerque, NM
Free night at the Museum!
Thursday, November 21, 5:00 – 8:30pm
This month’s Third Thursday celebrates “Puertas fronterizas / Border Doors” an exhibition of multimedia doors created by students from Sandia Preparatory School. The doors tell the stories of the people they met along the US/Mexico border and reflect on major themes of immigration.
Learn about the exhibition from Albuquerque Museum History Curator Alicia Romero and Claudio Pérez, a Spanish teacher at Sandia Preparatory School who started the project.
Create artwork inspired by the exhibition facilitated by students from the school.
Enjoy performances by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana and Albuquerque High Mariachi Band.
Schedule of Events:
5:30–8pm
Art Activity: Activist Inspired Mini Doors
Celebrate the exhibition Puertas Fronterizas/Border Doors (on view in Gallery 6) by designing a mini-door. Quotes from activists and philosophers will be provided for inspiration.
Lobby
6–6:30pm
Conversation: Puertas fronterizas / Border Doors
History Curator Alicia Romero and Claudio Pérez, Spanish teacher, Sandia Preparatory School
Ventana Salon
6:30–7:30pm
Performances: Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana & Albuquerque High Mariachi Band
Ventana Salon
6:30–7:30pm
Movement: Yoga with Bliss in the City
Gallery 5
Where is it happening?
2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104Event Location & Nearby Stays: