To enrich the lives of the people of our community through art and culture and to foster a spirit of mutual support and cooperation through the arts.

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Current Events and Programs
Weekly


EVENT LIST
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​​2025
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Journaling Workshop with Kathy Roark-Diehl
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00pm on Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 4​​
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Middle Eastern Dance Classes Weekly on Thursdays @ 5:30
Ewetopian Fiber Artists Monthly on 2nd Saturdays @ 10:00​​
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Jan. 10
Rebel Music Theatre Broadway Revue 7:00
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Jan. 11
Rebel Music Theatre Broadway Revue 7:00
Free Kids Workshop 10-12
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​Jan 12
Rebel Music Theatre Broadway Revue 2:00​​
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Jan. 21
Lecture Series by Jornada Research Institute: Matt Cuba Gypsum Overlook on 6 PM
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Jan. 26
Movie Matinee: "The Man Who Wasn't There" at Otero Artspace @ 2 PM
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Feb 6
Meet & Greet, 10 -11:30
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Feb. 7
First Friday Show Opening Kim Melton and Linda Cherepow, 5-7 PM
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Feb. 8
Children's Art Workshop: Abstract Painting, 10 AM - 12 PM
​Adult Art Workshop: Abstract Painting, 1 - 3 PM
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Feb. 18
Lecture Series by Jornada Research Institute 6 PM
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Feb. 21
Otero Arts Reading Series, Open Mic, Friday 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Feb. 22
Writers' workshop with Rochelle Williams and Kathy Roark-Diehl 10 AM - 1 PM
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Feb. 28
Friday Art Exhibit Reception: STILL LIFE EXHIBIT, Reception 5-7 PM
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March 1
Veteran Writers Group 10 AM - 1 PM. Military, Veterans and Civilians Invited.
Registration Required : 845-797-3642 or drloria@gmail.com
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March 18
Lecture Series by Jornada Research Institute 6 PM
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April 3
Meet & Greet, 10 – 11:30
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April 4
First Friday Student art Exhibition Reception, 4 – 6 pm
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April 18
Otero Arts Reading Series: Natachee Momaday Gray, 6 PM
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April 15
Lecture Series by Jornada Research Institute 6 PM
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May 1
Meet and Greet, 1 – 11: 30 am
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May 2
First Friday Art Exhibit: VETERAN ARTS SHOWCASE Opening Ceremony & Reception
5-7 PM
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May 9
VETERAN WRITERS GROUP (registration required 845-797-3642) 5:30 – 8:30 PM
May 16
Open Mic: Veteran Arts Showcase 5:30 – 8:30pm
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May 20
Lecture Series by Jornada Research Institute 6 PM
May 23​​
MUSIC and READINGS BY VETERAN WRITERS and CIVILIAN-VETERAN DIALOGUE 2-5 PM
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May 24
INVITED SPEAKER/PRESENTATION ON VETERAN EXPRESSIVE ARTS Featuring Combat Paper, and EXIT12 Dance
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT: FOOTPRINTS featuring vocalist JESSIKA BRUST 7-9 PM
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May 25
​SHOWCASE CLOSING CEREMONIES and COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE 2:00 – 4:00pm​​​​
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June 1
Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction at the Artspace
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June 5
Meet and Greet, 10 – 11:30 am
Exhibition Opening Reception, 5-7 pm. Artist: Deborah Wenzel
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June 6-8
Rebel Music Theater Broadway Review 7 PM Friday & Sunday, 2 PM & 7 PM on Saturday
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June 14
All Ages Workshops: Sandpainting, Kids 10-12, Adults 1-3
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June 17
Lecture Series by Jornada Research Institute 6 PM
July 3
Meet and Greet, 10 -11:30 am
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July 4
Exhibition Opening Reception, 5-7 pm: Landscape Exhibition
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July 12
All Ages Workshops: Paper Dolls (kids) 10-12 , Collage (adults), 1-3 PM
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July 18
Reading Series TBA
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July 27
Movie Matinee, 2 pm: “Yellow Submarine”
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August 1
Exhibition Opening Reception, Dan Pilgreen & Guest, 5 – 7 pm
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August 7
Meet and Greet, 10 am – 11:30
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August 12
OA ANNUAL MEETING Time and place TBA
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August 9
All Ages Workshops: Collage, Kids 10-12, Adults 1-3 PM
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