Gallup Cultural Center Being Reborn. . .
New Events & Support Revive Gallup Landmark
1.Educational Programming The Gallup Cultural Center has begun to offer cultural educational experiences. Recently student groups from California & Georgia participated in a “Storytelling” program where the groups were taught stories and history of regional pueblo and Navajo narratives. The program also carried a creative component of painting their own “Storyteller” pottery image, instructed by art professionals and assisted with Native music from Fernando Cellicion. The groups attending the program were a part of Education First Tours, but such programming is also available for local schools. Local education agencies are encouraged to contact the Gallup Cultural Center to schedule a culturally relevant professional development training for students and teachers by calling 728-8048.
2. Indigenous Dance Program Starting May 2nd the Cultural Center will have Indigenous Dance groups performing every Monday/Wednesday/Friday (7pm-8pm) until August 10th in front of the building. In addition there will be a live cultural art demonstration every Friday from 4pm-8pm.
3. New Exhibits and Support New programming and building improvements are the result of newed support from the City of Gallup, Southwest Indian Foundation, and most recently from state legislators who delivered a $175,000 capital outlay for the building. A grand re-opening of the Storyteller Museum is scheduled for May 30 with many new exhibits to be displayed. The Gallup Cultural Center has also secured new working partnerships with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (Albuquerque,NM), the Belen Harvey House (Belen,NM), and the Indigenous Cultural Advisors (Yatahey, NM).
4. New Director
Teri Frazier is the new director of the Gallup Cultural Center and is working collaboratively with City Tourism Marketing and Manager, Jennifer Lazarz, and City Director of Library and Museums, Tammi Moe, to create a synergistic effort in making the Gallup Cultural Center an immersive experience for tourists and locals alike. The Gallup Cultural Center continues to be a daily Amtrak train station, and home to Angela’s Cafe, and the Enchantment Skate Shop. When asked for a comment about the new educational programming at the center Teri says, “We thoroughly enjoyed providing a one-of-akind experience for the students, and looking forward to providing Indigenous Cultural and Educational experiences for students and adults in our community, surrounding areas, and from out of New Mexico!” For more information you can contact Teri at 728-8048.
