Legacy Society | August 2025

Elmer and Deborah Torres at the Celebrating Our Visionaries event. Elmer is a MNMF trustee and chair of the MIAC Advancement Committee.

Celebrating Our Visionaries: Past, Present and Future | at the Museum of International Folk Art. Thanks to all our supporters who attended Celebrating Our Visionaries: Past, Present and Future at the Museum of International Folk Art on May 22. Legacy and Founders’ Society members were honored for their vision and foresight as major donors to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and the cultural institutions we support. Attendees enjoyed behind-the-scenes small-group tours, offering a rare look at the depth and care behind the collections. They were guided through the Bartlett, Neutrogena and Girard storage areas, and visited the Bartlett Library to view Alexander Girard’s iconic file boxes. We were delighted to offer professional portraits during the event as a way of saying thank you for the significant contributions that honor our past visionaries and inspire future generations. Click here to view photos from that event.

Preserve the Past and Inspire the Future with a Planned Gift | A visionary gift doesn't just preserve the past -- it shapes the future, It inspires generations and brings bold visions to life. Interested in creating your own cultural legacy? To learn more about planned giving options and how you can make an impact, contact Laura Sullivan at laura@museumfoundation.org or 505.216.0829 or visit our website to download an estate planning guide to help you plan for the future. Together, we can preserve the stories, traditions and artistry that define New Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. Thank you for considering this powerful way to give back.