Local Events

A special exhibit of clay work by Chuck Hindes (1942-2021), nationally known ceramic artist will be featured at the POP- UP MUSEUM  October 10, 11 and 17, 18, an event of Southwest Regional Museum of Art.

Hindes philosophy of working with clay expresses two influences: the Japanese  aesthetic simplified by Westerners as "Happy Accident" sees beauty in the imperfect. Abstract Expressionism, an influence often associated with free painting, influenced Hindes expressive handling of clay as he hand built forms, mostly non-functional, that have a life of their own.  The results of what happens in the kiln as clay is transformed by wood fire was one of the great satisfactions for Hindes in his process that viewers  can see was thoughtfully accidental and amazingly contemplative.

"Hindes created hand-built pots with imperfect shapes and weathered, unglazed surfaces that gave people something to contemplate rather than worship. He used a special wood-firing process to expose the clay's true character as trapped oxides rose to the surface in beautiful, unpredictable hues. His pots became weathered celebrations of life rather than pursuits of perfection." (Excerpt from ARTe Magazine)

Rehearsals are well underway, as we took advantage of the rainy day today to rehearse almost all day. We are so excited to present our program to you, starting this Thursday in Gila, as we set off on our tour of Grant and Luna counties!

Also, given our new status as a non-profit through Grant Community Foundation, we can now receive your tax deductible donations at this portal if you wish to use it: https://gilacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2191. We will still accept cash and check donations at our concerts, and we will further guide you through that process in person at our concerts.

Here is a quick rundown of our dates, and I am so looking forward to seeing you at them:

We are so excited for the 2026 Silver City Community Film Festival, taking place October 1-4 at the historic Silco Theater. In its 3rd year with new ideas, events and people it is sure to be a good time. We have been thrilled each year with the response, and this year is sure to be great fun!

The Silco Theater is home base for the 10 blocks of films with special events at Seedboat Collective, Whiskey Creek Zócalo and June June's.

Full Schedule for Silver City Community Film Festival

The Southwest Chamber Music Festival proudly announces its fifth annual concert series, taking place from October 1 through October 4, 2026. Bringing world-class classical music performances out of conventional metropolitan concert halls and directly into rural desert sanctuaries, the festival will stage four free public performances across Grant and Luna counties.

This year's iteration features a specialized, low-register string quintet configuration consisting of two violins, a viola, and two cellos. Returning festival foundations James Keene (violin), Stephen Fine (viola), and Charlie Akert (cello) will perform alongside newly arriving guest artists Noah Baum (violin) and James Jaffe (cello). The dual-cello instrumentation unlocks rare, symphonically dense masterworks explicitly composed to leverage a deep, vocal lower register.

Ilya Yakushev

The Grant County Community Concert Association presents Ilya Yakushev, pianist, on Thursday, October 15th in the WNMU Fine Arts Theater at 7 PM. 

A classical pianist, Ilya has played with symphonies around the world and won many honors and awards. His technical expertise covers the classics then reaches into the world of jazz and back again. Through conversations with the audience, he enriches your understanding of the technical, emotional and historical aspects of the pieces he plays. 

You will be carried away by his expressive and passionate playing. 

Come join us in welcoming Ilya back to Silver City and WNMU and share with him the love of the music he plays.

Individual tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at the Pink Store on Bullard, on-line at www.gcconcerts.org or at the door the night of the concert. Children to age 17 are admitted free of charge.

A special thanks to our concert sponsors: 1st New Mexico Bank and WNMU.

For more information call 575-538-5862 or go to www.gcconcerts.org 

September 2026 Luncheon -- Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 

Join us on September 3

Luncheon features updates from the Chamber, networking opportunities, and a guest presenter.
Presenter: William Hawkins, Silver Schools Superintendent

Please join us for the September 2026 Chamber Luncheon with our featured guest speaker, William Hawkins.

Two Art Events in Silver City This October

Southwest Print Fiesta (Oct 9–12) and the Southwest Regional Museum of Art Pop-Up (Oct 10–11 & 17–18)

SW REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ART

Borrego Desert, an oil painting by Darwin Duncan

October will produce two related art events in the nationally-known art town of Silver City, New Mexico. Listen to the Big Blend Radio "World of Art" Podcast episode with Victoria Chick who discusses the events and progression of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center:

By Marcia Tinker

The SCAA Red Dot Studio Tour returns Labor Day Weekend with more studios and an additional day! The Silver City Art Association is thrilled to have 27 member studios open for the Studio Tour. With the addition of eight more studios this year, it was decided to add one more optional day on Labor Day Monday.  The Studio Tour has become an annual Labor Day event offering a rare glimpse into otherwise private studios. 

The diverse group of SCAA Studio members create their art using materials like steel, wood, fiber, clay, wax, pigments, found objects and utilize processes like digital and conventional photography. They work in dedicated studio spaces throughout Grant County. These eclectic spaces offer solitude, inspiration, creativity, a retreat, and a place to truly focus. During the Red Dot Studio Tour, you are invited to see how and where these artists create!