Circles | April 2026

Last month, Circles members at the Governor’s Circle level and above enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour at the New Mexico History Museum on March 19. Members explored the Palace Press, collections storage areas and photo archives, gaining an insider’s view of spaces not typically open to the public. You may view photos from the event on Flickr: Circles Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tour | Flickr.

Next month, Circles members will enjoy an extra 10% discount during the Members’ Extra Discount Shops Sale, taking place Tuesday, May 5, through Sunday, May 10, at all five Museum Shops and at shopmuseum.org. With new spring merchandise in stock, this is a great opportunity to save 25% on your purchase.

We are delighted to welcome Warren Mitchell as the Foundation’s new Director of Circles and Circles Explorers, beginning April 16. Warren joins us from Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed historic house museum, where he built meaningful connections with members through thoughtful programming and engagement.

He brings a strong appreciation for the role membership plays in supporting cultural institutions, along with a warm, relationship-driven approach and a background in writing and communications. We are excited for you to meet Warren and experience his work with our Circles community.

Thank you for your generous support as a Circles member. Your commitment helps advance the Foundation’s mission by supporting exhibitions, education and community programs across the Museum of New Mexico system, preserving the art, culture and history of New Mexico and folk art traditions worldwide.