Friends of Contemporary Art

Friends of Contemporary Art (FOCA) works actively as an advocate for contemporary art by supporting exhibitions at the New Mexico Museum of Art, helping the Museum acquire exciting new art, sponsoring visiting speakers from the contemporary art world and arranging private studio visits to generate dialogue between artists and members. FOCA usually offers eight member events per year, where members enjoy educational and cultural programs within social settings.

To visit the Museum's exhibition website, click here.

FOCA Steering Committee Members:

Michael Abatemarco, Treasurer
Shana Siegel Baker
Christine Benkert
Raymond Berger
Pamela Frankel Fiedler
Susan Herdman

Lynn Marchand
Carol Sky
Romi Sloboda
Lynn Pitcher Komer, Co-chair 
Christopher Rocca, Co-chair 
Laura Addison, Curator of Contemporary Art, NMMoA


Upcoming Events

AUGUST 2009

13
Thursday

FOCA Annual House Party
5:30 pm - 7 pm
FOCA members celebrate their annual House Party this year at the Governor's Mansion. Enjoy a catered reception and meet with artists, collectors and museum staff.
Contact Info:
Please call 982-6366 ext. 112 for more information or to join FOCA.

SEPTEMBER 2009

26
Saturday

FOCA Artists Studio Tour
1 pm - 5 pm
FOCA members are invited to visit the studios of 4 contemporary artists who live and work in the Santa Fe area: Nic Nicosia, Forrest Moses and Zachariah and Gail Rieke. The date has changed to Saturday, September 26th! Watch this site for more information!
Contact Info:
Please call 982-6366 ext. 112 for more information or to join FOCA.

OCTOBER 2009

8
Thursday

FOCA Private Preview at the NMMoA of the Lannan Exhibit
6 pm - 8 pm
FOCA members will enjoy a sneak peek of an exhibit from the extensive art collection of the Lannan Foundation, at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
Contact Info:
Please call 982.6366 ext 112 for more information or to join FOCA.

DECEMBER 2009

2 - 6
Wednesday-Sunday

FOCA Art Discovery Tour of Art Basel Miami
We are sorry -- unfortunately this year's Art Discovery Tour for FOCA members has been cancelled.
Contact Info:
Please call 982-6366 ext. 112 for more information or to join FOCA.

13
Sunday

FOCA Holiday Party
5 pm - 7 pm
Enjoy the beginning of the holiday season at FOCA's annual Holiday Party. View marvelous works of art at the Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art Gallery, this year's venue.
Contact Info:
Please call 982-6366 ext. 112 for more information or to join FOCA.