NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Creative Industries

Welcome to NM CreativeCon 2026

NM CreativeCon is a statewide celebration of New Mexico’s creative community, taking place from March through June 2026. Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, CreativeCon brings together creative entrepreneurs, community partners, and support organizations from across the state to connect, learn, and share ideas.

Whether you’re interested in attending an event or applying to participate as a panelist, you’ll find the relevant registration and application forms below. We look forward to having you join us and being part of this CreativeCon season.

Saturday, March 7, 2026, Carlsbad, NM – Cavern Theater

Saturday, March 28, 2026, Raton, NM – Shuler Theater

Saturday, April 11, 2026, Gallup, NM – El Morro Theater

Saturday, April 25, 2026, Silver City, NM – WNMU Fine Arts Theater

Saturday, May 30, 2026, Pueblo of Pojoaque – Buffalo Thunder Casino

Saturday, June 6, 2026, Albuquerque, NM – National Hispanic Cultural Center

Attend an NM CreativeCon Event:

 $15 plus processing fee

– ABQ Registration Coming Soon $25 plus processing fee

Apply to be a Panelist:

Support NM CreativeCon:

Contact Information

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Arlen Nelson

Creative Industries Division Coordinator
New Mexico Economic Development Department
📧 arlen.nelson@edd.nm.gov

Meet our CreativeCon partners: