Where Creativity and Community Come Together in Silver City: Art Happens Here!

The Southwest Museum of Art and Art Center is founded on love of art and a recognition of what art can do for individuals, families, and communities. The Board of Directors of SWRMA and Art Center invite you to join in the development of an architectural space that will encompass curated exhibitions, lectures, tours, films, social events, art making , research, as well as simple enjoyment.

The Museum’s emphasis in its permanent collection is American Art from 1850 to contemporary times. Invitational exhibitions may include art of other cultures and times. Types of art already in the permanent collection include bronze sculpture, paintings, original prints and drawings, photographs, and contemporary ceramics.  The museum will curate exhibits from the Ralph Johnson major fine art glass collection. Having several galleries within the Museum will allow for a new curated exhibition to appear each month, making a visit to SWRMA and Art Center always exciting, along with a chance to again view artworks that have become old friends. A unique Department among museums, the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center offers the C.W. Flanders Art Research Library, open to use within the Museum by the public. The Library catalogue will be available worldwide online.

The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. The Museum will offer exciting educational opportunities and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art.