The Sierra County Arts Council is a 501 c 3 non-profit group located in Truth or Consequences, NM. We are dedicated to supporting artistic and cultural diversity through community partnerships and to provide educational, artistic and cultural opportunities to all Sierra County residents. Founded in 1995, the Arts Council’s inception was to facilitate the construction of Las Palomas Fountain ceramic sculpture in downtown Truth or Consequences. Since then we have created and supported numerous arts-related events and projects benefiting the communities in Sierra County, New Mexico.
The Arts Council works to create public art installations like "Joy", a recycled steel steer sculpture, and the "Truth Monument" joined the colorful ceramic Las Palomas Fountain in Truth or Consequences’ historic district. The Council has also sponsored several murals around the downtown area.
During the winter/spring season our annual Art Talks Lectures series features local and regional artists speaking about their careers in art. RioBravoFineArt Gallery hosts these lectures.
The Arts Council sponsors music performances in several spaces in the county. Starlight Performances, a music series in the nearby mountain community of Kingston, happens every summer. The Music Mix classical music series showcases local and regional classical music at Grapes Gallery.
The Arts Council awards annual scholarships to Hot Springs High School graduating seniors pursuing a careers in the Arts.
The Sierra County Artists Directory, an annual publication in its 18th year, features artists, arts locations, musicians, healing artists, hot springs spas and other art-related activities. The Artists Directory has become a premier guide to Sierra County, bringing many tourists to the area.
The Council's board meetings are open to the public and are held the first Wednesday of every month at Grapes Gallery, 407 Main Street in Truth or Consequences at 5:30pm. The Council is governed by a board of directors with 220 supporting members.
