Art in the Park Day

Celebrate #NationalParkWeek and #ArtsInParks with us at Valles Caldera National Preserve on Saturday, April 26! Participate in a silent disco overlooking Valle Grande, a photography program, watercolor painting, writing prose, viewing the Caldera Reverie art exhibit, or watching a demonstration by a local artist. These activities and more will occur throughout the day at the Ranger Station.

 

During this event, Valles Caldera National Preserve will make National Park Service history by hosting a silent disco featuring Puebloan, Tribal, and Native Hawaiian artists along with other New Mexico DJs. Artists performing include Burn the Disco, Mr. Biggs, Swift Money, Midnight Wolf, Pocket Elephant, Fission Project, TrillBot, and West of Time (Cowboy Curtis & Betty Benedeadly).

 

Having a silent disco instead of a traditional speaker setup minimizes sound pollution—which protects wildlife and the serene natural soundscapes of the park—and provides a more accessible avenue for individuals with hearing impairments to enjoy the music.

Fifty headsets have been graciously donated by Phoenix-based event planners Satyr Entertainment to allow for the silent disco to take place.

We hope to see you there!

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 am - 3:00 pm     Silent Disco

11:00 am - 4:00 pm     Community Watercolor Painting & Nature Writing

                                    Caldera Reverie Opening Reception

11:00 am                      Pottery Demonstration with Madeline Naranjo

1:00 pm                        Ranger-led iNaturalist Walk         

2:00 pm                        Photo Editing Workshop with Stan Ford

3:00 pm                        Ranger-led Instant Film Photography Program