Come. Create. Celebrate.

St. Francis’s vision of nature and creation affected early Renaissance artists who began incorporating scenes of the natural world into their work. The friars of our Province have a long history of celebrating and honoring the arts. We believe in the importance of art for our communities.

At Holy Cross Retreat Center the annual Festival Franciscano de Bellas Artes is eagerly awaited by artists and art enthusiasts. It is an opportunity to celebrate community and creativity at southern New Mexico’s premier arts event, featuring more than 100 talented artists showcasing fine art, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodwork, photography, textiles, and more.  People from the Borderlands and beyond come explore the best of Southern New Mexico!

Holy Cross Retreat Center, as part of the Franciscan Arts Initiative of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of Our Lady of Consolation Province, ensures that beauty and spirit, brought to life through art, continues to be honored and celebrated.