Over the last three years, the Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District (LCACD) has celebrated the unique makers, creators, and artists who live and work in the district through a video spotlight program. Historically, this program has been titled “Artists in Residence” (AIR), a play on the traditional program of bringing in an outside artist to breathe creativity into a designated place and produce lasting art in a community. Our program, born in the darkest days of COVID, sought to investigate our own backyard and showcase the artists who were already part of the district, who were interwoven into the fabric of the community.
This year the LCACD has decided to continue the program but under a new name, “ACD Icons.” ACD Icons will showcase and promote businesses and artists from various sectors of the creative economy. In the current cycle of the program, we will spotlight six artists/creators who exemplify the LACAD tagline: “Authentically Southern New Mexico.” Those chosen will be featured in a series of videos that discuss the creative process and what it means to be a creator in our vibrant and culturally rich community.
Say hello to Garrett Denmark, the head brewer at Icebox Brewing Company! We are excited to feature him and his work as an artist and creator in our community.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, DLCP is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
The City of Las Cruces has a well-established public-private partnership with DLCP. The partnership combines our respective strengths to support the growth of a safe, vibrant, diverse, and walkable downtown community. We seek to invigorate residential and business redevelopment through good planning and responsible, targeted investments. Our continuing collaboration is essential to promote downtown Las Cruces as a premier destination in the region.
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