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NMA Work Profile-Poetry Out Loud, Arts & Military Coordinator. Arts Education liaison, Grants Administration
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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...
December 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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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...
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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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
October 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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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...
Image with heading: Arts & The Military Mini Grants 2026. Text: Advance Review Deadline banner, Monday September 22, 2025 Logo beneath text: New Mexico Arts & The Military with teal camouflage background.
September 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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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
Image with heading New Mexico Arts & the Military 2026 Mini Grants Call for Proposals. A logo of New Mexico Arts & the Military accompanies heading. Five photos are featured, left to right: Two men in a friendly embrace; Art photo of man in overall sitting down at a table; cover art for the book, Unbreaking the Circle Stories of Service; photo of Woman holding a blow torch over pieces of class in an art studio; Man sitting on stool playing guitar.
September 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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>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
Arts & The Military Mini Grants 2026. Text: Info and Q&A webinar Wednesday August 27, 10 am. Logo beneath text: New Mexico Arts & The Military with teal camouflage background.
August 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Find the 2026 Arts & the Military Application and Guidelines at nmarts.org/all-programs...

Join us on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10 AM for a brief online presentation and an extended Q&A. This session will be recorded and available for later viewing. Register here: bit.ly/4fAARYb
August 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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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."
Image with heading: New Mexico Arts & The Military 2025 Grant Recipient, The Groove Art Space with NM Arts logo. Underneath are two photos, on the left is a woman holding a small blowtorch above pieces of copper jewelry. One the right is an image of adult students at a table in a well-stocked art room working one individual art projects. At bottom of the image is a banner: 2026 Mini Grants Call for Proposals Available Now.
August 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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
Image with heading: Arts & The Military Mini Grants 2026. Text: Info and Q&A webinar Wednesday August 27, 10 am. Logo beneath text: New Mexico Arts & The Military with teal camouflage background.
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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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.
Image with heading: New Mexico Arts & The Military 2025 Grant Recipient with NM Arts logo. A photo of man playing guitar and a photo of man reciting poetry under the logo of Otero Arts Veterans Arts Showcase. At bottom of the image is a banner: 2026 Mini Grants Call for Proposals Available Now.
August 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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
Image with heading New Mexico Arts & the Military 2026 Mini Grants Call for Proposals. A logo of New Mexico Arts & the Military accompanies heading. Five photos are featured, left to right: Two men in a friendly embrace; Art photo of man in overall sitting down at a table; cover art for the book, Unbreaking the Circle Stories of Service; photo of Woman holding a blow torch over pieces of class in an art studio; Man sitting on stool playing guitar.
August 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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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...
2026 Call for Proposals for Arts & The Military Mini Grants. Cover design collage of photos featuring military connected audiences participating in arts activities.
July 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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
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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
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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.

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Photos: Cousineau Studios
April 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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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
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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
March 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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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!
March 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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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!
March 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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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.
February 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Poetry Ourselves New Mexico is a statewide original poetry competition for students grades 9-12. This creative writing competition compliments the NM Poetry Out Loud recitation program rounding out a student’s opportunity to study & recite masterworks along with their own journey of self-expression.
February 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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COURAGE > HARD WORK > EXTRA EFFORT - Congratulations to these talented students and their teachers.
Celebrate Poetry Out Loud New Mexico’s 20th Anniversary on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe.
Doors open at 12:30, Poetry at 1 pm. FREE EVENT is open to the public.
February 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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SAVE THE DATE > Celebrating 20th Anniversary of New Mexico Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1 pm in the LENSIC Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St, Santa Fe. Admission is free!
#pol25 #iampoetryoutloud #poetry #writemorepoetry #poetryoutloud #newmexico
January 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM