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Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, Roswell, NM

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Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

A contemporary art museum in Roswell, New Mexico, that grew out of a local artist-in-residence program.

409 East College Boulevard, Roswell, NM, 88201, United States · Roswell, NM

About Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, often called AMoCA, is an art museum in Roswell, New Mexico. It was founded in 1994 and developed from the Roswell Artist-in-Residence program, so it shows work by former residency participants. The museum offers a collection display and an events calendar, and it can be visited on weekdays and weekends. General admission is free, and donations are welcome.

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