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
NMPAS Season Thirteen features Chamber Concerts, The New Mexico Bach Society, a reprise of our period instrument concerts with BWV of Albuquerque, Season Finale Opera, and educational workshops. Santa Fe performances take place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 Barcelona Road. The 2024-2025 series also offers performances and collaborations in Albuquerque, Las Vegas, and Los Alamos.
Education
Our Educational Outreach addresses two areas of critical training: supplementation of pre-college music study, and professional mentoring for advanced students and recent graduates of New Mexico universities. We do this through educational workshops and networking, including our new membership in the Santa Fe Nonprofit Music Education Consortium. A FY25 grant from the Hancock Family Foundation enables NMPAS to present in-school assemblies at schools in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Many participants in our Educational Outreach programs have told us the experience was professionally important to them and their students.
NMPAS Governing Board
Andre P Garcia-Nuthmann-Board President
David Ponder-Bookkeeper
Aaron Alter-Treasurer
Cynthia Stetson-Secretary
Hank Blackwell
Vic Evans-Board Representative
Trish Henning
Jennifer Perez– Artist Representative
NMPAS Advisory Board
NMPAS Advisory Board
NMPAS Emeritus Board Members
Emeritus Board Information coming soon.
NMPAS Staff and Consultants
Contact
Contact us at info@nmpas.org