Film, Media Arts, Zines: Screening, Speakers, Tabling, and Exhibition on June 28 and 29, International Pride Weekend, NMSU University Art Museum, Las Cruces, NM USA. Admission is Free and Open to the Public.
FBA Festival June 28 & 29, 2024
Welcome to the 9th Annual Feminist Border Arts Film Festival 2024 and the Inaugural Feminist Border Arts Zine Fest.
Together, FBA 2024 is a celebration of digital and analog media arts through film, video, storytelling, and zines.
June 28 and 29, International Pride Weekend, University Art Museum, NMSU, Las Cruces, NM, Free and Open to the Public.
Creativity, Action, TransformationLanded in Las Cruces
“Once We Find Each Other, So Much Else Becomes Possible”
-Sara Ahmed
About FBA24: The Feminist Border Arts Festival (FBAFF, FBAZF, FBAFZF) is an evolving platform transcending traditional boundaries of film, media, scholarly research, and creative practice. We present works from the Borderlands, U.S., and international contributors, spanning thought-provoking animations, documentaries, avant-garde digital storytelling, zine graphic narratives, and video art.
A Different Perspective: More than a platform, FBA24 is a confluence of creative practice and transformative discourse. We bridge geographies, identities, and experiences, pushing the limits of conventional storytelling and offering fresh perspectives on human rights, difference, and social change.
New Voices & Approaches: Committed to authentic representation, FBA24 showcases stories from U.S., global, and transnational women, feminists, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, men, and collaborative voices addressing pressing social issues.
COME AS YOU ARE OR WANNA BE: Show off your best fashion – let your style shine. Strike a pose at our FBA Step and Repeat for epic photos that embody queer feminist Pride & Solidarity.
Enjoy light refreshments, including popcorn, throughout the festival. Each day will feature a 3 PM reception catered by Alma's Kitchen, offering a rainbow of mini-conchas for dessert.
Stay and slay for two days. Admission is free and open to the public. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Sponsored by NMSU Gender & Sexuality Studies, University Art Museum, College of Arts & Sciences, Office for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity, NMSU Global Campus, Research, Creativity, and Strategic Initiatives, Department of English, and Doña Ana Community College
Event Information
FBA 2024 Film & Zine Fest Las Cruces, NM
Celebrate International PRIDE Weekend with Independent Film & Media in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces is situated in the Mesilla Valley, flanked by the Organ Mountains to the east and the Rio Grande to the west in the southern part of New Mexico. Visitors to Las Cruces often choose to fly into El Paso International Airport, located just 50 miles south, or Albuquerque International Sunport, which is about 225 miles to the north. Both locations offer convenient car rental options. Las Cruces Shuttle offers reliable transportation to & from El Paso Airport & Las Cruces.
The event takes place in the University Art Museum, located in Devasthali Hall, near the intersection of University and Solano Avenues in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, on the campus of New Mexico State University. It is free and open to the public.
The building is equipped with disability-accessible features, including automatic doors, curb cutaways, elevators, and designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities displaying a valid disabled placard or plate.
The University Art Museum does not currently require mask use, but masks are welcome. Please wear one at your discretion. Museum facilities have masks available on-site for those who need one.
UAM Phone: 575-646-2545
Free Parking Information: Free 1-Day & 1-Week E-Permits Get yours now. You can print out a new permit up to 5 times per year.
Attendees can also enjoy free parking on campus, including the spacious Lot #30 located east of the Pan American Center. These complimentary parking areas are designated in brown on the campusparking map.
Remember,parking is free accross campus after 4:30 pm. For or any additional questions, email parking@nmsu.edu.
Gender Neutral Restroom Available:For your convenience, a gender-neutral restroom is located in Devasthali Hall on the main floor.
Nursing Privacy Pod: A nursing parent's privacy pod (Mamava pod) is located on the main floor, to the left of the main entrance.
Accommodations Near NMSU:For those traveling from out of town, here are some nearby hotel options:
Comfort Suites 2101 S. Triviz Drive 575-522-1300
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU 456 E. University Avenue 575-526-1722
Hilton Garden Inn 2550 Don Roser Drive 575-522-0900
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2635 S. Valley Drive 575-527-9947
Ramada Las Cruces Hotel and Conference Center 201 E. University Avenue 575-526-4411
WoodSpring Suites Las Cruces 2080 S. Triviz Drive 575-528-2046
Sponsors: Giving Empowers Change
Las Cruces is conveniently located about 52 miles west of White Sands National Park. The drive typically takes just under an hour, making it easy for visitors to spend time exploring the gypsum dune fields of White Sands and the 2024 Feminist Border Arts Film and Zine Festival.
New Mexico has become a pivotal hub for filmmakers, celebrated for its landscapes and supportive local communities, as well as significant tax incentives that benefit film productions. We invite filmmakers, artists, and producers to check out Las Cruces and southern New Mexico for their next project, while they enjoy the festival.
