Mission

NMPAS is the leading nonprofit performing arts organization in New Mexico that exclusively uses and develops New Mexican talent. We bring high quality performances to communities throughout the state, we train talented young people to become even better performers, and we do so with a sustainable model that both pays our artists a living wage and keeps our overhead costs low.

Vision

NMPAS seeks to build on its history of high quality performances by New Mexican artists. We envision an even stronger nonprofit organization with a renewed emphasis on developing and showcasing exceptional New Mexican talent, on broadening our reach throughout the state, and on developing a succession plan for the organization’s leadership. NMPAS has been and will continue to be a careful steward of its resources, both artistic and financial. We welcome philanthropic investment to help us bring more beauty, joy, and exceptional performances to our community.

Concerts

In Fall 2025, the NMPAS Season Fourteen included several vocal recitals and two Autumn Celebration concerts in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Spring 2026 will feature four concerts, two chamber music programs with mixed vocal and instrumental ensembles, as well as New Mexico Bach Society and Season Finale Opera programs. Unless otherwise posted, Santa Fe performances will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 Barcelona Road. Albuquerque programs will be at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Please check the EVENTS pages and NEWS on the Homepage for all dates and locations before heading to a concert.

Education

A FY25 grant from the Hancock Family Foundation enables NMPAS to present in-school assemblies at schools in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

NMPAS Governing Board

Aaron Alter
Linda Marianiello, Secretary
David Ponder
Franz Vote

NMPAS Advisory Board

James Bonnell ✚ (July 2025) 
Greg Gallagher

NMPAS Emeritus Board Members

Allan Affeldt
John Andrews ✚
Bob Ansheles
John Berkenfield
Chuck Case
Linda Childers, Founder
Monika Cosson, Founder
Donna Elliot
Robert Glick
Scott Hayley
Christopher Ihlefeld, Founder
Brian Lee
Kayla Liechty
Peter Merrill
Steven Rudnick
Richard Skolnik
Lori Stevens
David Van Winkle

NMPAS Staff and Consultants

David Ponder – Operations Manager
Leah Romero – Media Outreach Consultant
Shannon Whitehead – Webmaster

Contact

Contact us at info@nmpas.org