Events

The Event Calendar serves as a centralized platform for creatives, creative businesses, and organizations across New Mexico to stay informed about upcoming events pertinent to the creative industries and economy. By providing a comprehensive listing of workshops, exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities, the calendar aims to foster connectivity and collaboration within the state’s creative economy.

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to submit their events through an online form. Each submission undergoes a review process to ensure relevance and alignment with the division’s objectives. Approved events are then featured on the calendar, enhancing visibility and participation.

 Qualifies (Include)

Events that directly support creative professionals, entrepreneurs, or businesses in skill-building, growth, or sustainability:

• Workshops & Trainings
  (e.g., grant writing, marketing, financial management, intellectual property, AI in creative work, public speaking, portfolio building)
• Professional Development Classes
  (technical skills like design software, production, creative coding, digital media editing, artisan techniques with market application)
• Industry Conferences & Summits
  (creative economy, arts administration, cultural tourism, tech/innovation crossover)
• Business Development & Funding Opportunities
  (grant info sessions, pitch competitions, investment readiness)
• Networking Events with a Professional Angle
  (mentorship mixers, creative entrepreneur meetups)
• Career Readiness or Workforce Development Programs
  (internship pipelines, apprenticeships, certification opportunities)

Note: Paid classes are fine if they clearly contribute to professional or business growth. Free/low-cost is prioritized.

 Does Not Qualify (Exclude)

Events that are primarily about general participation or audience experience, not professional development:

• Art exhibitions, gallery openings, film screenings, concerts, and theater performances (unless paired with a professional workshop component)
• Festivals and fairs (unless there’s a dedicated professional/business track)
• Hobbyist or purely social gatherings without career/entrepreneurial application
• General community events that don’t focus on creative economy development