October 30, 2025Ten projects across New Mexico have been awarded Arts & Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grants, powering economic growth and celebrating the cultural identities of local creative districts.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob...
New grant to strengthen New Mexico’s Creative Economy
September 29, 2025Organizations that support creative industries across New Mexico now have access to new grant funding of up to $62,500 designed to strengthen the state’s growing creative economy.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...
State grant will fuel local creative economy
August 4, 2025The New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts (ACD) Pilot Grant Program is a one-time collaborative initiative organized by New Mexico Arts, EDD’s Mainstreet program, and the Creative Industries Division to demonstrate the economic potential and cultural...
Creative Industries Week Shines Spotlight on New Mexico’s Creative Brilliance, June 3-9
May 30, 2024Santa Fe, N.M. – Creative Industries Week is set to electrify New Mexico from June 3 to 9, showcasing the state’s rich tapestry of creativity and innovation. This unprecedented celebration, organized by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s...
Fueling Creativity: Latest Developments from New Mexico’s Creative Industries Division
April 4, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Creative Startups continues to make significant strides in their groundbreaking study of the state’s creative industries, aiming to craft a...
Creative Industries Funds Awarded to 18 Projects Statewide
October 2, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that 18 projects in 15 communities and 3 pueblos across New Mexico are recipients of the inaugural Creative Industries Grant Awards.