Raton Arts & Humanities Council

05/14/2026

Raton Arts & Humanities Council and the Sloat-Prince Foundation is proud to support NDI in Raton! 🛣️🤠🌵🚗🏖️ The Raton Intermediate School 5th graders got their kicks on Route 66!

04/28/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨

The Old Pass Gallery FY 26/27 Visual Arts Calendar is here — and we want YOU to be part of it!

From “May Flowers” 🌸 to “My America” 🇺🇸, “Route 66” 🛣️, and more — there are exciting themed shows all year long for artists of every style and medium.

✨ Showcase your work
✨ Be part of a vibrant creative community
✨ Exhibit in a full season of inspiring shows

📅 Multiple opportunities to submit throughout 2026–2027
📍 Hosted by Raton Arts & Humanities Council

Don’t miss your chance to get your art on the walls at Old Pass Gallery!

📩 Submit your pieces whether you draw, paint, sculpt, or design!

04/23/2026

Join us for The Ralph R Solano Photography Show & Exhibit from 5-7 tonight!

04/17/2026

The Sidekicks are giving us rockin’ throwbacks! 💕✨🤘🎸

03/31/2026

🎸🔥 Get ready to ROCK, Raton! 🔥🎸

Join us at the historic Shuler Theater for the Sidekicks Show on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM!

Step back in time and experience an electrifying night of 70s & 80s rock music—featuring the hits you know and love! Bring your friends, sing along, and enjoy an unforgettable evening in the heart of downtown Raton.

🎟️ Get your tickets at ratonarts.org or purchase at the door! Don’t miss this high-energy show—let’s pack the theater!

03/25/2026

03/21/2026

NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO - NM CreativeCon is coming to Raton, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across Raton, Cimarron, Clayton, Tucumcari, Santa Rosa, Mosquero, Las Vegas, Mora, Eagle Nest, Enchanted Circle and beyond.

If you create, build, design, write, perform, or run a creative business — this day is for you.

Who Should Attend
• Artists, makers, designers, musicians
• Creative entrepreneurs and small businesses
• Hobbyists exploring next steps
• Nonprofits, arts organizations, and support organizations
• Local and state partners
• Anyone invested in New Mexico’s creative future

What to Expect:
✔ Marketing & magazine placement sweepstakes
✔ Practical tools to turn your creativity into value
✔ Connections with regional and state resources
✔ Conversations shaping the future of Northeast NM’s creative economy
✔ Lunch provided

Why Attend
✔ Learn what resources already exist
✔ Meet people doing the work locally
✔ Understand what it means to be a creative entrepreneur
✔ Leave with ideas, connections, and next steps

Register Now
🔗 https://edd.newmexico.gov/creativecon

03/06/2026

Email from Raton Arts Council Deadline is March 27, 2026 for the R. Solano Memorial Photography Exhibit & Show!   Photography Wanted Call to Artists 2026 Ralph R. Solano Memorial Photography Exhibit &

03/05/2026

🎶 Join Us for a Night of Music with the French Family Band! 🎶

Mark your calendars for March 27 at 7:00 PM and come enjoy an unforgettable evening with the talented French Family Band!This special concert will feature uplifting music, beautiful family harmonies, and a fun atmosphere for all ages.

Bring your friends and family and experience a night filled with great music, community, and inspiration. You won’t want to miss it!

📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
🎤 The French Family Band

🎟 Tickets: Purchase online at RatonArts.org or buy them at the door the night of the concert.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵

02/26/2026

02/24/2026

‼️ Male Artists ‼️ Reminder to pickup your artwork this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.

Female Artists — last call for drop off is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.