Salon | Out West: Early Twentieth Century Gay and Lesbian Artists of New Mexico | A presentation by Christian Waguespack | Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 3 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Free for HSFF Members | $10 for non-members | Register here

This talk will offer a survey of the lives and work of gay and lesbian artists in New Mexico from the early twentieth century through the Stonewall Riots of 1969 when the face of queer representation changed dramatically in the United States. While some artists built lives for themselves in states less welcoming to queer people, other areas, including northern New Mexico promised freedom and a sense of community denied to them elsewhere. Yet even in the most open communities, the impact of these early queer artists has yet to be fully recognized. Queer communities played a significant role in developing the art communities throughout this region, although this influence is rarely acknowledged.

Please register in advance. Members email Hanna Churchwell at hanna@historicsantafe.org and non-members register here.