Current Exhibitions

Bunny Conlon Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery:

JI Inside Outside Backstage

Jamie Isenstein, “Cameo”
March 27th-July 18th, 2026
Bunny Conlon Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery

The University Art Museum (UAM) is excited to present Cameo, an interactive exhibition developed via collaboration between the NMSU Department of Art students and faculty, the UAM, and Portland-based visual artist Jamie Isenstein. The exhibition features a brand-new work by Isenstein, Still Life with Flowers (2026), in her signature format: a sculptural performance showcasing parts of a living human body.

A hand grips a bunch of flowers. Gleaming objects rest in a pool of light. A sheet of paper is crumpled by an invisible hand. Which of this is real? Which of this is fake? How can we trust what we see? These simple questions are at the root of art history and museums. And they are central to current debates about artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI). This spring, NMSU students and the University Art Museum’s broader community are invited to reflect on these ideas through an exhibition that playfully engages viewers as an essential part of the experience.

For more information, visit: Jamie Isenstein, “Cameo”

Jamie Isenstein, “Cameo”
Fechas de la exposición: del 27 de marzo al 18 de julio del 2026
Apertura: 27 de marzo de 5:30 a 7:30 pm

El Museo de Arte de la Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México (UAM) se complace en presentar Cameo, una exposición interactiva desarrollada mediante la colaboración de los los estudiantes y profesores del Departamento de Arte de NMSU, el UAM y la artista visual Jamie Isenstein, con sede en Portland, OR. La exposición cuenta con una nueva obra de Isenstein, Still Life with Flowers (2026), en su formato característico de ella: una escultura- performance que muestra partes de un cuerpo humano vivo.

Una mano sostiene un ramo de flores. Objetos brillantes reposan en un charco de luz. ¿Cual de estas cosas son reales? ¿Cual de estas cosas son falsas? ¿Cómo podemos confiar en lo que vemos? Estas preguntas simples están en las raíces de la historia del arte y los museos–e igual son fundamentales en los debates actuales sobre la inteligencia artificial (IA) y la inteligencia artificial general (IAG). Esta primavera, se invita a los estudiantes de NMSU y la comunidad del Museo de Arte de la Universidad a reflexionar sobre estas ideas a través de una exposición que, de forma lúdica, involucra al espectador como parte esencial de la experiencia.

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Contemporary Gallery:

MFA 2026

Where We Ended Up: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
May 1- 16, 2026
Contemporary Gallery

The UAM proudly presents Where We Ended Up: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition, featuring artworks by two NMSU Department of Art MFA Candidates, Arch Jones and Ezekiel Martey. This exhibition opens on May 1, 2026 with an opening reception from 5 - 7 pm and will be on display through May 16, 2026. This two-person show showcases the culmination of both artists’ individual research and development during their time in the NMSU Department of Art graduate program. Where We Ended Up: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition features a variety of media and processes from ceramics and paintings, to found objects and immersive installation.

Image Credits:
Left: Arch Jones, Waking Nightmare I, 2026, 4' x 3', acrylic and oil pastel. Courtesy of the artist.
Right: Ezekiel Martey, Untitled, 2026, Shipping Pallet, Kente cloth. Photography credit: Andrew Williams.

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Where We Ended Up: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
May 1- 16, 2026
Contemporary Gallery

El Museo de Arte de la Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México (UAM) se enorgullece en presentar Where We Ended Up: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition con obras de Arch Jones e Ezekiel Martey, candidatos a la Maestría en Bellas Artes del Departamento de Arte en NMSU. La exposición se inaugurará el 1 de mayo del 2026 con una recepción de 5:30 - 7:30 pm y estará en exhibición hasta el 16 de mayo del 2026. Esta exposición de los dos artistas muestra la culminación de su investigación y progreso durante el programa de maestría del Departamento de Arte. Where We Ended Up: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition incluye una variedad de medios artísticos y procesos, desde la cerámica y pintura a objetos encontrados e instalación inmersiva.

Credito de imagen:
Izquierda: Arch Jones, Waking Nightmare I, 2026, 4' x 3', acrílico y pasteles al oleo. Fotografía de cortesía del artista.
Dercha: Ezekiel Martey, Through the System, 2026, pallet de envio, tela Kente. Credito de la fotografia: Andrew Williams.

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Mullennix Bridge Gallery:

Bfa raw perception 2026

Raw Perception - BFA Exhibition
May 1- 16, 2026
Mullennix Bridge Gallery

The NMSU Department of Art and University Art Museum is pleased to announce the 2026 BFA Exhibition, Raw Perception, featuring work by Melise Butler, Zoë Char, Candace Deskin, Imperio Hernandez, Chantay Herrera, Grace Kyle, Asa Lambert, Angelina Lopez, and Meredith Rose.

The exhibition will run from May 1, 2026, through May 16, 2026, in the Mullennix Bridge Art Gallery and throughout Devasthali Hall. Please join us for an artist Q&A and walk-through on Friday, May 1st at 4:00 pm, followed by an Opening Reception from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery:

Retablo

Trinities of Heaven and Earth 
Opening Date: March 21st, 2025 5:30-7:30pm
Exhibition Dates: March 21st, 2025-December 23, 2026

The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of Trinities of Heaven and Earth, an exhibition exploring two central themes in Catholic iconography and Mexican culture: the Holy Family and the Holy Trinity. The exhibition will open on March 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery, and will be open until December 23, 2026.

Drawing from the UAM’s extensive collection of over 2,200 Mexican retablos, Trinities of Heaven and Earth explores the spiritual and cultural importance of these sacred images. Retablos, small devotional paintings traditionally displayed in Mexican homes, served as vital expressions of Catholic faith and values within the household. The imagery of the Holy Family conveys blessings related to family life, while depictions of the Holy Trinity invoke divine guidance. Together, these themes explore the connection between sacred devotion and earthly life, bridging the divine and the domestic

Trinities of Heaven and Earth 
Apertura: 21 de marzo del 2025
Fechas de la exposición: 21 de marzo del 2025 - 23 de diciembre del 2026

El Museo de Arte de la Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México (UAM) se enorgullece en presentar Stone, Glass, Light, Silk: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition, con obras de los candidatos a la Maestría en Bellas Artes: Alfred Gyasi, Elham Sabri, Johanna Typaldos y William Morée. Esta exposición se inaugurará el viernes 25 de abril y estará abierta hasta el 23 de diciembre del 2025.

Mostrando la culminación de su investigación y desarrollo artístico en la Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México, esta exposición destaca una amplia gama de materiales y medios, desde cerámica y tela hasta fotografía y joyería.

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