Regular Finance Committee Meeting - Last Monday
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 · Finance Committee
https://santafeminutes.space/meeting/950

== Executive Summary ==
This document is an event rundown for the City of Santa Fe for the week of February 23rd, not a summary of a government meeting. It highlights several cultural and educational events. Key events include a gallery talk and panel discussion on art and AI related to the 'Truth, Memory, Joy, Resistance: Black Expressions in New Mexico' exhibition, a Black History Month celebration for children at the Southside Library, and two presentations on the novelist Richard Wright. Additionally, the main library will host an 'Opera Makes Sense' performance for young children.

== Public Comment ==
No public comment period, as this is an event announcement.

== Topics ==
- Black History Month Events
- Community Art Gallery Events
- Truth and Memory in AI
- Southside Library Events
- Richard Wright Programming
- Opera Makes Sense
- City Events Information

== Full Transcript ==
Hey Santa Fe, here's your event rundown for the week of February 23rd. On Wednesday, the Santa Fe Community Art Gallery is hosting a gallery talk with co-curator Erin Payne and guest artist from "Truth, Memory, Joy, Resistance: Black Expressions in New Mexico" at 2:00 p.m.

On Wednesday evening, the Santa Fe Community Art Gallery is hosting "Truth and Memory in the Age of AI" from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Join Dr. Shantel Murphy and exhibition artists in a panel discussion on the complexities of art and AI. Space is limited to 25 people, so come early if you want to see.

On Friday, join the Southside Library in a celebration of Black artists and creators in the cafe room from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for children, tweens, and teens. This event will feature games, music, and hands-on projects inspired by Black inventors, artists, and performers.

If you're interested in additional Black History Month programming, you'll have two opportunities to attend "The Power of Indignation with Black American Novelist Richard Wright." The first will be held Friday, February 27th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the main library. The second will be held Saturday, February 28th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Southside Library.

On a musical note, the main library is hosting an "Opera Makes Sense" performance on Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for children age 3 to 5 to explore the world of opera through music and family-friendly storytelling.

For more City of Santa Fe events, visit santafenm.gov/events. That's your roundup, Santa Fe. Hope to see you out there.