Now in its fifth year, Southwest Contemporary’s 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now project has become a popular and well-regarded presentation of the most exceptional talent and compelling contemporary artwork being made throughout New Mexico.

This year’s selection was juried by Danyelle Means, curator and arts administrator, executive director of the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe; Rachelle B. Pablo, curator at 516 ARTS in Albuquerque; and Aaron Wilder, curator of collections and exhibitions at the Roswell Museum.