Our Art Annex gallery is located in the small house next door to the cobblestone house, and features traveling exhibits, in-house temporary exhibits, and annual events such as the Russell Floore Memorial Art Show and the Artesia Quilters Guild’s yearly display.

Please click for the Art Annex Policy which is needed for all Guest Artists.

February 5th-25th: There will be an opening reception Friday February 5th 5:00-7:00 pm—winners will be announced then.  Be sure to come and cast your vote for the People’s Choice awards too!  Artesia Clean & Beautiful will present their Eddy County Recycled Art Show.  Call (575) 748-3192 or (575) 748-2390 for more information. 

March:  In honor of Women’s History Month, we will feature “New Mexico Women Making A Difference”, a collection of portraits by photographer A.J. Melnick.  Also on display will be a tribute to past women’s organizations in Artesia.  (575) 748-2390. 

April-June:  Local artist Juli Thurman & local photographer Tyler Green will display their works in the Art Annex gallery.  Tyler & Juli have collaborated on a recent portrait series; as an extra added attraction we’ll also display a series of landscapes by Junior Thurman.  There will be an opening reception in early April featuring an acoustic set by local band Shilo—check back for exact dates & times.  (575) 748-2390.

Be sure to check back here to see what else is going on April-June—we have several exciting projects under consideration, such as a chuck wagon & storytelling day for students and our annual Living Treasures ceremony & reception.  (575) 748-2390.

July 20th-August 28th:  The Artesia Quilters Guild’s 10th annual show, featuring all-new works.  We’re planning a special event to celebrate this anniversary, so check back for details.  (575) 748-2390.

September 12th-October 9th:  Our annual Russell Floore Memorial Art Show will open with a reception on Sept. 12th 2:00-4:00 pm.  (575) 748-2390.

October 30th:  Our 3rd annual Día de los Muertos celebration, with lots of fun stuff to do!  We’ll have some new extras this year, so be sure to stop by for refreshments & fun, 1:00-4:00 pm.  (575) 748-2390.

November 11th-December 4th:  Our 4th annual “Honoring Artesia’s Veterans” exhibit, featuring photographs of Artesia’s veterans, past & present, plus an all-new display of military memorabilia.  The exhibit will open with a reception on Nov. 11th 10:00 am-1:00 pm, and the Museum will stay open through the lunch hour that day.  (575) 748-2390.