Questa Creative Council

Home of the Questa Art Tour

Current Projects

Ceramic Café

Let's play with clay! Part of our Art-for-All series. On Thursdays 5 to 9 pm.

Questa Art Tour

August 9-10, 2025, save the dates! We are the first tour of the season in northern New Mexico, now in our 10th year!

Vino in the Valley

This Art and Wine Festival, June 13-15, 2025, in neighboring Red River will highlight Questa artists!

Questa History Trail

Our History Trail reveals a microcosm of northern NM history along its .6m trail, with great views and information signage along the way.

Northern New Mexico Artists

A directory of area artists with images and contact info.

Art for All! Classes & Workshops

Wide ranging multi-generational classes and workshops, held at the Youth Center next to Questa Library.

Questa Music Series

Hosted in intimate unique venues, these events honor the history of musical gatherings and community

Alumbra Holiday Fair

It's a bright and festive holiday celebration of talent with local art and crafts, foods, community warmth, and good will. Usually on the 2nd Saturday in December.

Art Kits for Kids (with Questa Library)

Art supplies for area kids add to the holiday spirit, distributed for free at Questa library.

Collaborations

Village of Questa Lamppost Banners

Banners displays the artwork of local artists and craftspersons, very colorfully!

Welcome Signs

Handmade wood carving by local artisans

Past Projects

Mayfest Quick-Draw Event

May 26, in Red River! Artists, challenge yourselves to create in a short time frame, and be amazed! Cash prizes & art show reception.

Latin Music Concert Feb. 11, 4 pm

A Valentine concert of desserts with live cello & piano

Northern New Mexico’s Music: Past & Present

Musician and Costilla native Chris J. Arellano directs this initiative, funded by a New Mexico Arts CARES grant.

NeoRio: Inspiration, Reflection & Evolution

These retrospective pieces will provide opportunities to celebrate, reengage with, reflect on and learn from the many featured and contributing artists.

Wild Rivers Plein Air Festival

Four days of open painting, workshops and demos, a Quick-Draw event, and a concluding Art Show with awards and prizes.

This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs,
and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Questa Creative Council
PO Box 1025
Questa, NM 87556

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• 2024 •
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Our Mission

Questa Creative Council seeks to strengthen and sustain community enrichment and economic opportunities through arts, culture, history, and education.

Our Vision

We will enhance opportunities to build cooperation among artists, artisans, cultural creatives and community members. We will help build a beneficial future while nurturing, sustaining or reviving traditional and contemporary creative pursuits.

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This project is supported in part by an award from New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.