CENTER

05/29/2026

"I remember going to a funeral by my church in La Union, New Mexico, and immediately noticing the distinction and uniqueness of the space. Even in cartoons, you see the traditional marble— you see traditional stone. The desert landscape provided a different setting, but was sometimes literally incorporated with the headstones—cholla crosses, native plant life planted directly and intentionally onto burial mounds." — JC Gonzo

Read about JC Gonzo's A New Mexican Burial in the Santa Fe Reporter's article, "Desert Dead," at sfreporter.com/arts/desert-dead-in-santa-fe, and join us this evening for the opening reception, 5–7 PM at CENTER.

EXHIBITION DATES • May 29–June 28, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION • May 29, 5–7 PM (MT)
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING • June 18, 2026, 6 PM (MT)
POLAROID WORKSHOP • June 20, 2026, 1 PM (MT)
GALLERY HOURS • Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM (MT)
WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
HOW • Free & Public
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/a-new-mexican-burial

JC Gonzo debuts his newest show depicting New Mexico Graveyards at CENTER

05/28/2026

A behind the scenes sneak peek as ’s A New Mexican Burial makes its way into the main gallery at CENTER! 👀

Join us tomorrow evening, 5–7 PM, for the opening reception of A New Mexican Burial by JC Gonzo and Sống by Ocean Vuong.

EXHIBITION DATES • May 29 – June 28, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION • Friday, May 29, 5–7 PM (MT)
WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
HOW • Free & Public
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/a-new-mexican-burial

05/24/2026

From the Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust on the recent AI image of Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico

05/22/2026

We are thrilled that the photographic works of Ocean Vuong, award-winning author, poet, professor at NYU and voice of a generation, are coming to CENTER. Images from his long-standing photographic practice will be up May 29-June 28, 2026.

Please see this LENSCRATCH article for a preview of the work.

05/15/2026

Don't forget to stop by CENTER this weekend, May 16–18, 11 AM–5 PM (MT), for a special preview of Sống by Ocean Vuong, and the last chance to see Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art by Jon McCormack.

This preview of Sống, by acclaimed poet, novelist, and essayist Ocean Vuong, coincides with Vuong’s sold-out appearance at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, and features a selection of work from the full exhibition, which will be on view at CENTER May 29–June 28.

WHEN • May 16–18, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MT)
WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
HOW • Free & Public
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org

Image: American brothers © Ocean Vuong

05/15/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of photographic artist Muriel Hasbun. Muriel was a celebrated CENTER Award winner and four-time Review Santa Fe alum. Her beautiful work inspired us all and we extend our condolences to all who knew her.

05/14/2026

This weekend is the final chance to experience Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art by Jon McCormack, before it closes after Monday, May 18. To celebrate the final weekend, we’ll be offering special gallery hours alongside our preview of Ocean Vuong's exhibition, Sống.

WEEKEND HOURS:
Saturday, May 16 • 11 AM–5 PM (MT)
Sunday, May 17 • 11 AM–5 PM (MT)
Monday, May 18 • 11 AM–5 PM (MT)

If you missed Jon McCormack’s online artist talk, Patterns of Wonder: How Nature and Photography Transform the Mind, the recording is now available to watch online at the link below. The conversation explores pattern recognition, awe, attention, and the ways photography can deepen our relationship to the natural world.

Watch the talk and plan your final visit before the exhibition closes!

ARTIST TALK • vimeo.com/1192006420?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/elements-of-wonder

On Thursday, April 30, 2026, CENTER hosted photographer Jon McCormack for an online artist talk, Patterns of Wonder: How Nature and Photography Transform the Mind, presented in conjunction with his exhibition Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art. In this recorded conversation, McCormack discu...

05/13/2026

CENTER will remain open this weekend for special preview hours of Sống, a photographic exhibition by acclaimed poet, novelist, and essayist Ocean Vuong. The preview coincides with Vuong’s sold-out appearance at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival.

Known as one of the defining literary voices of his generation, Vuong extends his deeply personal storytelling into photography through images that reflect on grief, family, survival, and belonging.

WHAT • Exhibition Preview of Sống by Ocean Vuong
WHEN • May 16–18, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MT)
WHERE • CENTER, 1570 Pacheco St, B-1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
HOW • Free & Public
LEARN MORE • centersantafe.org/song

Image: From the series Sống © Ocean Vuong

05/12/2026

CENTER is proud to be a MADA partner! On Weds, May 13, please join us in showing your support of bringing Midtown back to life on May 13 at City Hall. We need all arts and photography lovers to show up and pack the room! Starts at 5pm, public comment at 7pm.