The Mimbres Region Arts Council uses the power of the Arts to inspire, enrich, and strengthen our local communities.

Our Mission: The Mimbres Region Arts Council is a leader in building communities inspired, enriched, and strengthened
by the power of the Arts.  We provide: quality programs that foster an appreciation and understanding of the arts, serve
as a resource for artists and cultural entrepreneurs, and positively impact the area's economy by creating events and experiences that enhance the region's appeal as a premier destination.

We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary with our 2009-2010 season.

OUR OUTREACH EXTENDS TO:

• Residents of all ages in the Mimbres Region communities

• Students and educators in the Silver, Cobre and Deming schools
• Local artists
• Arts organizations
• Cultural entrepreneurs
• Tourists
• Business owners
• Eastern New Mexico through an educational partnership

PROGRAMS INCLUDE :
• Performance Series
• Folk Series
• Youth Programs
The YOUTH Mural PROGRAM
Kennedy Center Partners in Education Programs

• Visual Arts – gallery, exhibitions, and
public sculpture programs
• Art Walks
• Artists’ Lecture Series
• Resource/Advocacy Programs

MRAC SIGNATURE EVENTS AND SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES :

• Blues Festival (13 years of success)
• Pickamania! (launched this season)
• Weekend at the Galleries (12 years of success)
• Chocolate Fantasia (9 years of success)

PARTNERSHIPS :
• Eastern New Mexico University
• Grant County Economic Development Advisory Committee
• GilaCommunity.net
• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
• National Hispanic Cultural Center
• New Mexico Presenters Alliance
• New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
• Silver City Arts and Cultural District
• Silver City Press
• Silver City Film Festival
• Silver City Mainstreet
• Silver City Museum
• Town of Silver City
• Theatre New Mexico
• Western New Mexico University
• WNMU Museum
• Virus Theater

IMPORTANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING OUR 2008/09 SEASON:

• MRAC consistently met budget forecast for revenue(Revenues are generated from memberships, grants, sponsorships, donations,ticket sales, and promotional item sales);
• MRAC profits were reinvested to enhance or create new MRAC programs;
• Exceeded 500 individual and business memberships;
• Received strong community support with 207 volunteers, 1,573 volunteer hours, and $20,000 of in-kind contributions;
• Raised $20,000 for the Youth Mural Project;

• Served more than 5,000 students in the Silver, Cobre, and Deming schools through the PNM Fine Arts Fridays Program and youth outreach lecture demonstrations;
• Provided professional development training for local teachers and artists through the local Kennedy Center Partners in Education Through the Arts program;
• Produced the largest free Blues Festival in the Southwest and a new Americana music festival – Pickamania!
• Mentored and provided fiscal sponsorship of fledgling arts organizations;
• Positively impacted the economy and positioning of Silver City as a destination location through the aggressive marketing and production of signature events.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The MRAC has been rated one of the top three Local Arts Council in the state by New Mexico Arts, a division of the
Department of Cultural Affairs, for the years 2002.

“Working with MRAC is a real pleasure. They always make sure we get plenty of advertising exposure for our investment. The events and presentations they produce are always top quality and draw huge crowds. MRAC really contributes to a higher quality of life in Grant County. The tourist draw they produce is an economic generator for the area. I think the investment we make with MRAC is one or the best investments we can make in our community.”

 Lanny Olson, owner, Holiday Inn Express of Silver City

“How do you do it? Every year the Silver City Blues Festival gets better.”

 Naomi Laffinghans, Riverside Mesa

“I sometimes stand back in awe, because in today’s world withall the conflicts, the war, the many troubling social issues, the Arts Council produces events where people can be happy, smile, enjoy one another,
enjoy life. They are not fighting or finding what is wrong, they stop in their busy day and are inspired and rejuvenated by experiencing life¹s beautiful
gift - the arts”

 Sabrina Pack, Silver City Radio

“We were just in Silver City for the Pickamania event,
and we want to tellyou how wonderful it was! The
event was well planned and organized, and your city
very interesting and friendly to visit. We also attended
the children's health fair in the park near Gough Park
with our 5-year-old, and that was excellent too! We
stayed two nights in the Palace Hotel, spent too
much money in Toytown, the Pinos Altos trading post,
and several other stores, ate out three times, filled
our gas tank, and generally left a chunk of money
in Silver City, and we're happy about every
penny of it!

We hope you sponsor Pickamania again next year
so we can come back and enjoy your hospitality again.”

 Nancy Potenza, Family Literacy Coordinator

“The downtown area of Silver City has experienced revitalization due in large part to the arts and cultural expansion. With the help and encouragement of
the Mimbres Region Arts Council, this expansion
has broadened the overall economic base of Silver
City and Grant County, benefiting all its residents
with inflows of capital from entrepreneurs and
tourist dollars.

I encourage the support of funding to organizations
such as Mimbres Region Arts Council who, under
the direction of Faye McCalmont, have helped to
create another economic building block for
our community.

 Sean Ormand, President/CEO ,
First New Mexico Bank of Silver City

CONTACT INFORMATION

Faye McCalmont, Artistic Director
Mailing Address: PO Box 1830, Silver City, NM 88062
Physical Address: 1201 N Pope Street, Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: 575.538.2505 • Toll Free: 888.758.7289
info@mimbresarts.org