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Ruidoso Art Festival

Recurring
Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso
Theatre & Literary Arts

Art lovers, from the serious collector to the first-time buyer, will be sure to discover treasures to complement any lifestyle or budget at the Ruidoso Art Festival. First held as an outdoor tent show, the Ruidoso Art Festival has evolved into an annual event which attracts thousands of art enthusiasts. Now an indoor event held at the Ruidoso Convention Center, artists arrive from around the United States to display a dazzling array of fine art. The Ruidoso Art Festival also features a Silent Auction to benefit the Chamber's Special Project Fund which funds philanthropic endeavors in local communities. In addition to fine art, this year we have added wine tasting and craft beer to the festival. For an additional wine tasting fee, enjoy tastings at some of our New Mexico Wineries and craft breweries. Admission: $7 for adults $1 for children under 10 $4 for military $17 adults with wine tasting Wine Tasting: $10 per day (plus admission). Good for wine tasting at each winery. Day passes:  $12 for two days and $15 for three days

Celebration of the Arts

Recurring
Bush Convention Center 105 N. Main Street, Midland
Humanities

Celebration of the Arts (COA), organized by the Arts Council of Midland, returns for our 39th year! COA is the cornerstone fine art, fine craft event in the Permian Basin, and is the longest running downtown event in Midland, Texas. COA has a strong reputation locally, with community support year after year, and draws out of town visitors. The festival hosts local entertainers and performers, non-profit organizations, family-friendly activities, and special events throughout the weekend. On Friday evening, we hold a ticketed Premier Party showcasing our juried visual artists to sponsors and ticketed guests. On the following Saturday & Sunday, the festival opens to the general public. Beat the heat inside the air conditioned Bush Convention Center and enjoy a great time with the family!   Premiere Party:  Friday, July 21, 2023  |  7 - 10PM  |  Ticketed EventFestival Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023  |  10AM - 5PM  |  Free AdmissionFestival Day: Sunday, July 23, 2023  |  Noon - 5PM  |  Free Admission Come one, Come all! Get your tickets and join us on the evening of July 21 for a three-ring good time of pure entertainment at our Premier Party! Enjoy a wide assortment of heavy hors d’ oeuvres […]