Current Exhibitions 

Gallery 1

On A National Scale

 This new exhibit tells the story of Mary B. Rogers, Millicent Roger's mother, and her advocacy for American Indian art.  Shortly before Millicent Rogers' untimely death, Mary B. Rogers worked tirelessly with former Santa Fe Indian School art instructor Dorothy Dunn to organize a major exhibit of paintings by contemporary American Indian artists.

Artists included in this exhibition are: Julian Martinez, Tonita Pena, Awa Tsireh, Fred Kabotie, Lois Smoky, Acee Blue Eagle, Joe Hilario Herrera, Helen Hardin, Eva Mirabal, Geronima Cruz Montoya, Quincy Tahoma, Harrison Begay, Allan Houser, Pop Chalee, and one unknown Arapaho Ledger Artist. 

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 Earthen Temples: The Life of Adobe Churches

Friday March 23 - June 24

Opening Reception: Palm Sunday, March 25th, 1-3PM

Earthen Temples: The Life of Adobe Churches—This exhibit will share the story of how parish members come together to care for the adobe churches in their communities. The exhibition includes photographs of the annual enjarre (replastering) at San Francisco de Asis church in Ranchos de Taos by Rupert Chambers.

Also included are images of the restoration projects at San Antonio de Padua church in Questa by Carrie Leven, the restoration of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores church in Arroyo Hondo courtesy of Lorenzo Ortiz, and similar projects throughout northern New Mexico. Additional archival information is provided by the Taos News. Historic adobe brick molds and related materials used in the manufacture of adobe structures as well as contemporary santos representing the patron saints of each church from the museum’s permanent collection will be on view.

According to the museum’s curator Carmela Quinto, “There is nothing like using your hands to heal the structure where you have been worshipping all your life. The story of the longevity of the adobe churches in New Mexico is a result of the faith, hard work, and love that has sustained each community through the last 200 years. This exhibit is a story of adobe architecture and a story of the history of a piece of the Catholic faith in northern New Mexico.”

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 Horse Cultures of the Southwest

Horses have been a part of every aspect of life in the Southwest since the sixteenth century. They palyed ab integral role in the entrada for the Spaniards and exploreres. Native American and Hispanic ranchers, farmers and warriors could not be successful without their horses.

Horse Cultures of the Southwest

 

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Gallry 9 

There are many admirable traits that make up the fascinating persona of Millicent Rogers—model, muse, collector, designer, humanitarian, philanthropist, and VISIONARY.  In collaboration with the Taos Visionaries: Art and Culture Consortium, the Millicent Rogers Museum is hosting an exhibition centered on the parallels between Rogers’ life, advocacy, and art collection and the core values of the Millicent Rogers Museum.  Although Rogersdid not envision a museum when she began collecting Southwestern art, her pieces form the heart of our collection.  The Millicent Rogers Museum follows her vision in our support of the arts and cultures of the Southwest and our dedication to collecting and exhibiting these works as a way to continue her legacy.  

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"The Mermaid and The Prince" Drawings by Millicent Rogers

View these hand drawn originals of a story created by Milllicent Rogers.