Kevin Lenkner_New Mexico Arts
@kevinlenkner-nma.bsky.social
NMA Work Profile-Poetry Out Loud, Arts & Military Coordinator. Arts Education liaison, Grants Administration
www.nmarts.org
www.nmarts.org
ANNOUNCING! > 2026 Poetry Ourselves New Mexico is a statewide original poetry competition for students in grades 9-12. This is a free opportunity for students to share their written poetry.
Online submission of poem and entry form are due January 1/26/26
Visit nmarts.org/all-programs...
Online submission of poem and entry form are due January 1/26/26
Visit nmarts.org/all-programs...
December 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
ANNOUNCING! > 2026 Poetry Ourselves New Mexico is a statewide original poetry competition for students in grades 9-12. This is a free opportunity for students to share their written poetry.
Online submission of poem and entry form are due January 1/26/26
Visit nmarts.org/all-programs...
Online submission of poem and entry form are due January 1/26/26
Visit nmarts.org/all-programs...
DEADLINE – 11/7/25 - New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces the 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants program. Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...
For info: Kevin Lenkner, Arts & The Military Program Coordinator: 505-412-5791 or email kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
For info: Kevin Lenkner, Arts & The Military Program Coordinator: 505-412-5791 or email kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
DEADLINE – 11/7/25 - New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces the 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants program. Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...
For info: Kevin Lenkner, Arts & The Military Program Coordinator: 505-412-5791 or email kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
For info: Kevin Lenkner, Arts & The Military Program Coordinator: 505-412-5791 or email kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
2025-26 registration for POETRY OUT LOUD is now open!
The deadline to register your school or organization is Friday, December 5, 2025. Homeschool students should contact NM POL contact person at email below.
For more information visit: nmarts.org/all-programs...
The deadline to register your school or organization is Friday, December 5, 2025. Homeschool students should contact NM POL contact person at email below.
For more information visit: nmarts.org/all-programs...
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
2025-26 registration for POETRY OUT LOUD is now open!
The deadline to register your school or organization is Friday, December 5, 2025. Homeschool students should contact NM POL contact person at email below.
For more information visit: nmarts.org/all-programs...
The deadline to register your school or organization is Friday, December 5, 2025. Homeschool students should contact NM POL contact person at email below.
For more information visit: nmarts.org/all-programs...
The awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m. at the St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art, followed by a public reception in the courtyard with light refreshments and a sparkling cider toast.
#newmexicoarts #nmtrue #nmarts #governorsawards #nmgovernorsawards #governorsawards2025
#newmexicoarts #nmtrue #nmarts #governorsawards #nmgovernorsawards #governorsawards2025
October 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m. at the St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art, followed by a public reception in the courtyard with light refreshments and a sparkling cider toast.
#newmexicoarts #nmtrue #nmarts #governorsawards #nmgovernorsawards #governorsawards2025
#newmexicoarts #nmtrue #nmarts #governorsawards #nmgovernorsawards #governorsawards2025
Submit a two-page Arts & The Military Mini Grant proposal for advance review. Get feedback from NMA staff on eligibility and project concepts BEFORE final deadline submission.
ALL NEW APPLICANTS should submit their proposal by MONDAY, September 22, 2025.
Guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
ALL NEW APPLICANTS should submit their proposal by MONDAY, September 22, 2025.
Guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
September 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Submit a two-page Arts & The Military Mini Grant proposal for advance review. Get feedback from NMA staff on eligibility and project concepts BEFORE final deadline submission.
ALL NEW APPLICANTS should submit their proposal by MONDAY, September 22, 2025.
Guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
ALL NEW APPLICANTS should submit their proposal by MONDAY, September 22, 2025.
Guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants.
New applicants apply for Advance Review by 9/22/2025
Final deadline 11/7/2025
Grant guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
New applicants apply for Advance Review by 9/22/2025
Final deadline 11/7/2025
Grant guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
September 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants.
New applicants apply for Advance Review by 9/22/2025
Final deadline 11/7/2025
Grant guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
New applicants apply for Advance Review by 9/22/2025
Final deadline 11/7/2025
Grant guidelines: nmarts.org/all-programs...
For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
>Just a reminder < Learn more - Info and Q&A webinar for anyone interested in applying for the $2,500 mini grant.
Wednesday, August 27, at 10. Will be recorded.
Pre-Session registration is required.
Arts & The Military INFO and Q&A webinar registration link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
Wednesday, August 27, at 10. Will be recorded.
Pre-Session registration is required.
Arts & The Military INFO and Q&A webinar registration link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
August 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
>Just a reminder < Learn more - Info and Q&A webinar for anyone interested in applying for the $2,500 mini grant.
Wednesday, August 27, at 10. Will be recorded.
Pre-Session registration is required.
Arts & The Military INFO and Q&A webinar registration link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
Wednesday, August 27, at 10. Will be recorded.
Pre-Session registration is required.
Arts & The Military INFO and Q&A webinar registration link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
Groove Artspace, ABQ, launched their first Arts & The Military pgm with great success. Participants shared enthusiastic approval "a great place in the 505 to learn new art skills & explore creativity with like-minded individuals."> "Enjoyed working alongside other veterans [&] sense of community."
August 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Groove Artspace, ABQ, launched their first Arts & The Military pgm with great success. Participants shared enthusiastic approval "a great place in the 505 to learn new art skills & explore creativity with like-minded individuals."> "Enjoyed working alongside other veterans [&] sense of community."
Learn more about the 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants program. New Mexico Arts will hold an information and Q&A webinar for anyone interested in applying for the Arts & The Military $2,500 mini grant.
Pre-Session registration is required.
Registration Link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
Pre-Session registration is required.
Registration Link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Learn more about the 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants program. New Mexico Arts will hold an information and Q&A webinar for anyone interested in applying for the Arts & The Military $2,500 mini grant.
Pre-Session registration is required.
Registration Link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
Pre-Session registration is required.
Registration Link: bit.ly/4fAARYb
Otero Arts, located in Alamogordo, continued its successful month-long Veteran Arts Showcase featuring exhibitions, workshops and public readings/performances of original works with veteran-civilian dialogue. NM Arts is proud to support Otero Arts through this Arts & The Military Mini Grant.
August 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Otero Arts, located in Alamogordo, continued its successful month-long Veteran Arts Showcase featuring exhibitions, workshops and public readings/performances of original works with veteran-civilian dialogue. NM Arts is proud to support Otero Arts through this Arts & The Military Mini Grant.
Announcing Call for Proposals - New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces the 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants program to create or expand arts programming.
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Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...
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For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
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Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...
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For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
August 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Announcing Call for Proposals - New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces the 2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants program to create or expand arts programming.
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Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...
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For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
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Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...
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For info: Kevin Lenkner, 505-412-5791 kevin.lenkner@dca.nm.gov
Coming Soon-2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants.
$2,500 Mini Grants program assists organizations creating and expanding arts programming for military connected participants via a streamlined granting process. Visit NMA Website August 1, 2025: nmarts.org/all-programs...
$2,500 Mini Grants program assists organizations creating and expanding arts programming for military connected participants via a streamlined granting process. Visit NMA Website August 1, 2025: nmarts.org/all-programs...
July 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Coming Soon-2026 Arts & The Military Mini Grants.
$2,500 Mini Grants program assists organizations creating and expanding arts programming for military connected participants via a streamlined granting process. Visit NMA Website August 1, 2025: nmarts.org/all-programs...
$2,500 Mini Grants program assists organizations creating and expanding arts programming for military connected participants via a streamlined granting process. Visit NMA Website August 1, 2025: nmarts.org/all-programs...
NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) museums & Historic Sites are OPEN regular hours this 4th of July! New Mexico Arts invites active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve & families to visit FREE through the Blue Star Museums program in honor of Independence Day!
July 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) museums & Historic Sites are OPEN regular hours this 4th of July! New Mexico Arts invites active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve & families to visit FREE through the Blue Star Museums program in honor of Independence Day!
Reposted by Kevin Lenkner_New Mexico Arts
Breaking News! New Mexico’s champion advance to National Finals of Poetry Out Loud. The finals feature the top 9 students of 56 states and jurisdictions. Watch Kaitlyn Lubega vie for the $20,000 top prize on arts.gov Wednesday at 5pm MDT
May 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Breaking News! New Mexico’s champion advance to National Finals of Poetry Out Loud. The finals feature the top 9 students of 56 states and jurisdictions. Watch Kaitlyn Lubega vie for the $20,000 top prize on arts.gov Wednesday at 5pm MDT
Join us for the Poetry Out Loud® National Finals in Washington, DC, May 6–7, 2025 as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the program, which has reached more than 4.5 million students since its inception!
NM POL champion, Kaitlyn Lubega, will be competing on May 6 @ 5 pm EST
youtu.be/w-mwXp2dLvA
NM POL champion, Kaitlyn Lubega, will be competing on May 6 @ 5 pm EST
youtu.be/w-mwXp2dLvA
Join us for the 2025 Poetry Out Loud National Finals!
YouTube video by National Endowment for the Arts
youtu.be
April 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Join us for the Poetry Out Loud® National Finals in Washington, DC, May 6–7, 2025 as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the program, which has reached more than 4.5 million students since its inception!
NM POL champion, Kaitlyn Lubega, will be competing on May 6 @ 5 pm EST
youtu.be/w-mwXp2dLvA
NM POL champion, Kaitlyn Lubega, will be competing on May 6 @ 5 pm EST
youtu.be/w-mwXp2dLvA
Reposted by Kevin Lenkner_New Mexico Arts
Join us at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a special poetry reading featuring the winners and honorable - mention recipients from this year's statewide Ekphrastic Poetry Contest! RSVP here: https://nhccnm.org/event/2nd-annual-dca-ekphrastic-poetry-reading/
April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a special poetry reading featuring the winners and honorable - mention recipients from this year's statewide Ekphrastic Poetry Contest! RSVP here: https://nhccnm.org/event/2nd-annual-dca-ekphrastic-poetry-reading/
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, 3/16/25 at the LENSIC, Santa Fe.
Poetry Out Loud is a partnership with New Mexico Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Poetry Foundation.
@poetryfoundation.bsky.social
Photos: Cousineau Studios
Poetry Out Loud is a partnership with New Mexico Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Poetry Foundation.
@poetryfoundation.bsky.social
Photos: Cousineau Studios
April 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, 3/16/25 at the LENSIC, Santa Fe.
Poetry Out Loud is a partnership with New Mexico Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Poetry Foundation.
@poetryfoundation.bsky.social
Photos: Cousineau Studios
Poetry Out Loud is a partnership with New Mexico Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Poetry Foundation.
@poetryfoundation.bsky.social
Photos: Cousineau Studios
Reposted by Kevin Lenkner_New Mexico Arts
Join us for this special FREE Ukrainian short films program featuring Betsy West’s Oscars shortlisted Once Upon a Time in Ukraine and Jordan Campbell’s Ukraine Under Fire. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. RSVP here: my.nmculture.org/36354/43184
March 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Join us for this special FREE Ukrainian short films program featuring Betsy West’s Oscars shortlisted Once Upon a Time in Ukraine and Jordan Campbell’s Ukraine Under Fire. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. RSVP here: my.nmculture.org/36354/43184
Reposted by Kevin Lenkner_New Mexico Arts
"Enchanted Chiles" Pop-up Museum w/ the NM Dept of Cultural Affairs
#LaFargeLibrary
Weds Mar 26
2-3pm
#SouthsideLibrary
Thurs Mar 27
2-3pm
Join museum educator Jennifer Hasty for a Culture Lab exploration of the taste, heat, the history, and the magic of New Mexico #Chiles.
#LaFargeLibrary
Weds Mar 26
2-3pm
#SouthsideLibrary
Thurs Mar 27
2-3pm
Join museum educator Jennifer Hasty for a Culture Lab exploration of the taste, heat, the history, and the magic of New Mexico #Chiles.
March 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Enchanted Chiles" Pop-up Museum w/ the NM Dept of Cultural Affairs
#LaFargeLibrary
Weds Mar 26
2-3pm
#SouthsideLibrary
Thurs Mar 27
2-3pm
Join museum educator Jennifer Hasty for a Culture Lab exploration of the taste, heat, the history, and the magic of New Mexico #Chiles.
#LaFargeLibrary
Weds Mar 26
2-3pm
#SouthsideLibrary
Thurs Mar 27
2-3pm
Join museum educator Jennifer Hasty for a Culture Lab exploration of the taste, heat, the history, and the magic of New Mexico #Chiles.
Announcing the 2025 New Mexico Poetry Out Loud champion, Kaitlyn Lubega. Kaitlyn attends UWC-USA in Montezuma, NM. Next, Kaitlyn will represent New Mexico at the National Finals in Washington DC. May 5-7, 2025.
March 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Announcing the 2025 New Mexico Poetry Out Loud champion, Kaitlyn Lubega. Kaitlyn attends UWC-USA in Montezuma, NM. Next, Kaitlyn will represent New Mexico at the National Finals in Washington DC. May 5-7, 2025.
See Santa Fe’s own, Capitol High School Jaguars Guitar Ensemble at the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1 pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome!
#poetryoutloud
#POL25
#iampoetryoutloud
#musiceducation
#poetryoutloud
#POL25
#iampoetryoutloud
#musiceducation
March 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
See Santa Fe’s own, Capitol High School Jaguars Guitar Ensemble at the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1 pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome!
#poetryoutloud
#POL25
#iampoetryoutloud
#musiceducation
#poetryoutloud
#POL25
#iampoetryoutloud
#musiceducation
Welcome poet, Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras to New Mexico Poetry Out Loud
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals event, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe.
Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome!
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals event, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe.
Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome!
March 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Welcome poet, Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras to New Mexico Poetry Out Loud
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals event, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe.
Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome!
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals event, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe.
Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome!
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe. Watch high school students from New Mexico compete to represent NM at National Finals in Washington DC.
Admission is FREE and open to public!
Admission is FREE and open to public!
March 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe. Watch high school students from New Mexico compete to represent NM at National Finals in Washington DC.
Admission is FREE and open to public!
Admission is FREE and open to public!
Hey past New Mexico Poetry Out Loud Champions!
You're invited to the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals.
Reach out and let us know if you can attend….or leave a Favorite Poetry Out Loud memory in the comments…of send a word of encouragement to this year’s finalists.
You're invited to the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals.
Reach out and let us know if you can attend….or leave a Favorite Poetry Out Loud memory in the comments…of send a word of encouragement to this year’s finalists.
February 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Hey past New Mexico Poetry Out Loud Champions!
You're invited to the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals.
Reach out and let us know if you can attend….or leave a Favorite Poetry Out Loud memory in the comments…of send a word of encouragement to this year’s finalists.
You're invited to the 20th Anniversary of New Mexico’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals.
Reach out and let us know if you can attend….or leave a Favorite Poetry Out Loud memory in the comments…of send a word of encouragement to this year’s finalists.