SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico is an annual juried exhibition, endowed awards and professional development program presented by Harwood Art Center, to support the creative and professional growth of emerging artists and to expand their visibility and viability in our community. SURFACE 2020 features Robyn A. Frank, Celine Gordon, Nate Lemuel, MB Ramos, George Richardson, Amy Vensel, and Mark Weaver

Through his collection of garments inspired by the political state in 1942, Dante Betsch explores Americas complex past to converse about the cyclical nature within race relations in our country. Dante is the 2019 SURFACE: Emerging Artist of New Mexico Solo Exhibition Award.