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 The Doña Ana Arts Council, Inc. (DAAC) is a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life in Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico by ensuring that the performing, visual, and literary arts are an integral part of education, economic growth, and community development.
Through exciting events, innovative programs and aggressive advocacy, DAAC lays economic foundations, provides administrative services, and assists in broadening the vision of the arts in the greater Mesilla Valley. |
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DAAC is a non-profit organization that relies on the financial support of corporations, businesses and individuals. Among our Business Benefactors, Sustainers and Patrons are Pepsi Cola, the City of Las Cruces (in-kind services), Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn, the Las Cruces Sun News, the Las Cruces Bulletin, Wells Fargo Bank and Michael & Jeanne Stout of The Only Company. DAAC also benefits from grants by the Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico Arts Division, the Stocker Foundation, New Mexico Department of Tourism and the Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau. Please visit the Sponsors section of our website.
How do I become an individual financial supporter? Download the Support Contribution Form.
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Founded in 1974 by a group of thirteen Las Crucens determined to expand art and cultural activities in the community, DAAC now has over 1,000 individual and business supporters making it one of the largest arts councils in New Mexico. DAACs early efforts include helping to establish the Branigan Cultural Center and, in 1980, taking over the 10 year-old annual Renaissance CraftFaire. 2006 marked the now-named Renaissance ArtsFaire's 35th anniversary. RAF was voted "One of the top 100 events in North America" by the American Bus Association and draws 25,000 to 30,000 visitors annually. Proceeds from the Faire go to support DAAC programs. |
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The offices of DAAC are located on the second floor of the historic Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001. Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1721
Las Cruces, NM 88004 Telephone: (575) 523-6403
Fax: (575) 523-4760
Email:
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Sign up for Newsletter, E-Mail Lists, Arts Networking Notices, Volunteering Newsletter The DAAC newsletter, DAAC Works, is published quarterly. If you would like to add your name to our mailing list call our offices at (505)523-6403 or email us at
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See our most current newsletter. You will need the free Adobe Reader to view this file. CalendarWe compile an Arts Calendar that is available on this web site. The calendar includes arts related activities and events in our area. If you would like to add your event, contact us at (505)523-6403 or email the information to
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NetworkingDAAC offers monthly Arts Networking Luncheons to give individuals and groups the opportunity to connect with other members of the arts community. Luncheons are held the first Friday of the month and may be in the DAAC Conference Room in the Rio Grande Theatre or may be hosted by another organization at a venue of their choice. Lunches are catered and arrangements are made by the sponsoring organization at a minimal cost to attendees. If you would like to receive information about our arts luncheons or want to host one please call (505)523-6403 or email us at
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VolunteersAs with any non-profit organization we depend upon Volunteers and DAAC has many opportunities for individuals or groups to contribute to our programs – from gallery receptions to ushers at the Rio Grande Theatre to the Renaissance ArtsFaire – we can always use your help. Call (505)523-6403 or email us at
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DAAC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization funded primarily through financial gifts from individuals and business in the Las Cruces area. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, selected from current financial donors. The Executive Committee is made up of the officers of the organization selected from the current Board of Directors. The Board of Directors oversees the operations of the organization through the staff and works to ensure DAAC’s mission is met through a variety of diverse programs, cultural events, and aggressive advocacy.
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