🎨 Join us at the Deming Art Center for a special Meet the Artist reception celebrating our annual DAC Membership Exhibit! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the talented artists who make up our DAC community and discover the inspiration behind their work.

Explore a diverse collection of artwork created in a variety of mediums, hear the stories behind the pieces, and get to know the artists who bring creativity to life in our community. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a little inspiration, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00–2:30 PM

📍 Deming Art Center
100 S. Gold St., Deming, NM

Stop by, meet the artists, and celebrate the creativity and talent of our DAC members. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet the artists behind Things That Fly on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 1–2:30 PM at the Deming Art Center. This special event gives visitors the opportunity to meet participating artists, learn about the inspiration behind their work, and explore a creative collection of artwork celebrating flight, movement, and imagination.

Check out all the beautiful pieces during the August 2026 exhibit at the Deming Art Center. This display will showcase the many talents of Jeff Cooper, Jesse Keigel, and Mary Jo Stenson. There will be a time to meet the artists on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 1-2:30PM. The exhibit will be up from August 2-29, 2026.

Check out the Fire and Fiber Show as the July 2026 exhibit at the Deming Art Center. This display will showcase the many talents made with paper, wood, leather, fiber clay, and small fabric items. There will be a time to meet the artists on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 1-2:30PM. The exhibit will be up from July 2-30, 2026.

Meet the artists behind the June exhibit on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1–2:30 PM at the Deming Art Center. This relaxed event gives visitors a chance to connect with Dorothy Waddell’s students, hear about their creative process, and celebrate their first exhibition together.

The Deming Arts Council will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 5 PM at the Deming Arts Center.

During the meeting, members will elect new Board members and officers. Members interested in serving on the Board must submit a written request at least one week prior to the meeting.

This is a members-only event. If you’re unable to attend, Vote by Proxy forms are available at the DAC front desk.

The annual Luna County Fine Arts & Crafts Show will be presented as the May 2026 exhibit at the Deming Art Center. Featured will be local artists and crafters from Luna County. It showcases many different mediums including painting, sculpture, fiber arts, jewelry and more. Anyone living in Luna County is eligible to participate with up to 3 items. The exhibit will be up from May 3-29, 2026 (Closed Memorial Day). There will be a time to meet the artists on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1PM- 2:30PM.

Stop in to meet the many talented student artists from the Deming High School on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 from 1-2:30 PM. It is always exciting to see what they have created, and we invite the community to support these young artists by stopping by to see for yourselves.  The exhibit will be up from April 2 – 29, 2026. 

Stop in to meet the artists of the 2026 Annual Quilt Show on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 1-2:30 PM. The DAC turns into a wonderland of color and an exciting fabric display in March. The show will exhibit bed-size quilts, along with wall hangings, challenges, dolls, bead art and smaller quilted items. Many will be for sale. The exhibit will be up from March 2-28, 2026.

Join us for a special opportunity to meet Deming native and internationally recognized sacred artist Joseph Chavez on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM at the Deming Art Center. This meet-the-artist event is held in conjunction with Chavez’s One Man Show, which highlights the significant contributions of Indigenous tribes throughout the Americas and will be on display from February 3–27, 2026.

Join us for a fun Candy Class on February 7 at 10:00 AM!
The cost is $45 per person, and you’ll be creating delicious Valentine-themed chocolate treats.

All participants will take their handmade chocolates home at the end of the class. Advance payment is required, and space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early.

Call 575-546-3663 to reserve your spot.

Join us on January 25th from 1 pm - 4 pm for a beginner stained glass class. Registration is $45, and is due before the class. Please stop into the Deming Arts Center to pay and reserve your spot. Class is limited to 6 participants.

Join us on January 24th from 1 pm - 4 pm for a beginner stained glass class. Registration is $45, and is due before the class. Please stop into the Deming Arts Center to pay and reserve your spot. Class is limited to 6 participants.

Meet the artists featured in the Holiday Gift Boutique on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 1–2:30 PM at the Deming Art Center. Enjoy the opportunity to meet local and regional artists, discover the stories behind their handcrafted creations, and find unique gifts while supporting the arts during the holiday season.

Check out the Latino Cultural Artists and the variety of pieces that will be on display. The exhibit will be up from May 2-30, 2025 (closed Memorial Day). There will be a time to meet the artists on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1PM- 2:30PM.

Stop by to meet the artists of the April 2025 Deming High School Student Show. The open house will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1PM- 2:30PM.