Silver City is home to a vibrant arts scene—one of the most renowned in the Southwest. Painters, potters, printmakers, weavers, glass blowers, jewelry makers and other artisans have made their home here.

GALLERIES & STUDIOS


You can’t stroll through our historic downtown district without noticing that we have a lot of art galleries! We’re proud to have been named one of the “100 Best Art Towns in America” by author John Villani. And our active gallery scene doesn’t stop in downtown Silver City–there are a number of galleries in the surrounding communities. For many, taking in our galleries is one of the highlights of their visit!

LOCAL MUSIC


Silver City may be a small town, but it boasts an impressive array of talented musicians and a thriving music scene that a much larger town would be proud of! From solo performers to high energy bands, from songwriters to gifted interpreters, including nearly every style of music out there, there is enough variety to interest nearly every visitor!

OPEN MICS / LIVE VENUES / MUSIC FESTIVALS

OPEN MIC @ BUCKHORN SALOON, MONDAYS 7:00-10:00PM

LIVE MUSIC:  BUCKHORN SALOON & OPERA HOUSE
LIVE MUSIC:  DIANE'S PARLOR
LIVE MUSIC:  LITTLE TOAD CREEK BREWERY & DISTILLERY
LIVE MUSIC:  Q'S SOUTHERN BISTRO
LIVE MUSIC: THE FLAME
LIVE MUSIC: WNMU PRESIDENT'S CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:  SILVER CITY BLUES FESTIVAL

ONGOING: GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
ONGOING: MIMBRES REGION ARTS COUNCIL INDIE/FOLK SERIES
ONGOING: WNMU - THE PRESIDENT'S CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
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THEATERS & FILM

The newly renovated historic Silco Theater, built in 1923, provides a chance to catch the latest releases in a theater with digital upgrades and modern amenities.

Two other theaters in the same block are part of a larger plan to create a Theater District in downtown Silver City. The El Sol Theater is undergoing renovations and will be a performing arts theater, while the Gila Theater is still waiting for the right plan and a little tender, loving care.

Light Hall, built in the late 1920s, was recently renovated on the campus of Western New Mexico University and offers visitors and locals a movie-going experience too.

Also at the university, the Fine Arts Center Theater offers a home for larger indoor concerts and live theater.

MURALS

Silver City is home to more than 50 murals, many of which completed by the Mimbres Region Arts Council Youth Mural Project.

Click the mural image at right to view MRAC's downloadable map.

PERFORMING ARTS