For its May exhibit, The Mad Hatter Gallery is collaborating with two Las Cruces organizations, Success Partnership and NMCO, to recognize Doña Ana County's "Desert Heroines. The "Desert Heroines" project, begun in 2019, is an annual photographic portrait project to recognize women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. This year, "Desert Heroines" celebrates the bond of mentorship, a relationship that profoundly impacts both mentors and mentees.
"The Mad Hatter Gallery is so very proud to give space, and a voice, to this year's Desert Heroines," states Penny Peace, Director of The Mad Hatter Gallery. "Not only are the women celebrated in this exhibit extraordinary and inspirational, their stories also highlight the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences from one generation to the next."
"Desert Heroines" will be on view May 1-May 24, with an open-to-the-public reception May 2, 5pm-8pm.
Located at 221 N. Main St., Suite C, The Mad Hatter Gallery, which focuses exclusively on contemporary art and is committed to artistic and creative freedom, is open Wed.-Fri., 11am-5pm, Sat., 10am-3pm, with extended hours on First Fridays and for other events. For more information about the gallery, contact Penny Peace at 575-528-9297 or
