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FUSION

700-708 1st St. NW
www.fusionnm.org - map

FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, June 5th (5-7pm)

The NM Youth Artist Ambassadors Exhibition
The NM Youth Artist Ambassadors will have an exhibit on view at FUSION | 708, opening on June 5, from 5–7 PM. Homelessness impacts our entire community, creating a ripple of instability and generational challenges. NMYAA Cuentistas depict the reality that homelessness can reach anyone, whether a mother, an elder, a soldier, a teenager, or a family. This semester, they told their stories while learning the art of mural-making with local muralist Francisco LeFebre.

HARWOOD ART CENTER

1114 Seventh Street NW - map
harwoodartcenter.org

SURFACE: Emerging Artists of NM
Saturday, June 20th (4:30p - 6:30p)

Runs June 11-25

Harwood Art Center presents SURFACE: Emerging Artists of NM and Hózhó by Maya Perez. SURFACE is an annual juried exhibition, endowed awards and professional development program that supports the creative and professional growth of emerging artists. Participating artists: Adrian Ricca Lucci, Briana Salazar, Eleanor Foy, Eliana Barela, Evan Marquez, Jasmine Venes, Jazmin Novak, Jo Paff, Karl Orozco, Lillian Estes, Maki Kimura, Mariah Scee, Maze Raghavan Cohen, McKenzie Fitz, Mimolo and Victoria DeBlassie.

Photo Credit: EleanorFoy,Stud, ceramic, 9.5 x 10.25 x 4", 2023

THE GROOVE ARTSPACE

309 Gold Ave SW - 503.750.1713
thegrooveartspace.com - map

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, June 5th (5-9pm)

The Groove Artspace (309 Gold SW) will host ABSTRACTIONS, an extraordinary show featuring the work of 29 New Mexico artists throughout the month of June. This show will open with a reception on First Friday, June 5, from 5-9pm. We will have live music from Carroll Cagle, a pop-up international cafe, a Groovy Vendor Market and a groovy vibe overall.

ABSTRACTIONS will feature artists Eric Trust, Kurt Munz-Raper, Jeri Burzin, Nancy Holt, Michelle Vilas, Wendy Ward, Brad (Bard) Samuel, Diana Gourlay, Nancy LaTurner, Lena Ilene Weiss, Gail Sacharczuk, Lavae Aldrich, Angela Lindendill, Becky Gordon, Jessie Holt, Marie Baron, Lynnette Abeyta Rizek, Catalina Salinas, Risa Taylor, Amy Lynn Couch, Meredith Gould, Suzanna Gurule, Alma DeMange, marker allen williams, Richard Barnes, C. Hitoshi Nakagawa, Eliza Schmid, Louise Coleman and Erika Harding.

Image: Gender Reveal by Gail Sacchjarczuk

FIRST UNITARIAN GALLERY

3701 Carlisle Blvd NE
uuabq.org/art-gallery - map

Rare finds on display at church art gallery! Head off the beaten path for an art show at First Unitarian Church, Albuquerque, that features artworks by renowned artists such as Doug Maytubbie, self-taught and a member of the Choctaw Nation. The painting above entitled “The Advice,” is one example. Appraised at $1,000, its price is negotiable. Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase a painting by a historically significant artist!

THE GALLERY ABQ

Hoffmantown, 8210 Menaul Blvd. NE - 505.292.9333
thegalleryabq.com - map

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, June 5th (5-8pm)
Regular hours: 11:00am-4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday

Recycle Arts

The Gallery ABQ presents “Recycle Arts” on June 5, 2026, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Recycle artists transform discarded items, industrial waste, and everyday trash into unique, meaningful art. The gallery Featured Artist will be Rebecca Quigley (fiber arts). See the gallery website at www.thegalleryabq.com or Facebook@TheGalleryAbq.

BLUE SKY COWORKING NM

3214 Purdue NE - 505.750.9002
blueskynm.com/arts-entrepreneurship - map

June 13th (4PM demo Reception 5-7PM)

Multidisciplinary artist Leigh Oviatt brings her weaving obsession to Albuquerque for a special mini-loom demo at Blue Sky Coworking, inspired by her hit “Eclosion” solo show at the UNM Ingham Chapman Gallery. Registration through Harwood is required, and spots for the 4 PM demo are limited. Stay for the closing reception of “Texture” from 5–7 PM. Free material scraps from Submaterial will be available for participants and take-home projects. - Registration Link

GALLERY WITH A CAUSE

4901 Lang Ave NE - 505.828.3791
gallerywithacause.org- map

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, June 5th (6-8:00pm)

Exhibition title: On the Rise – Works by Artists in Early and Mid-Career
A special fundraiser with food truck, door prizes, snacks and live music in collaboration with the Albuquerque Folk Festival. 40% of each art sale goes to our patients in need.
Participating artists: Brandon Allebach, Ruan Bacigalupa, Kevin Black, Mary Burns, Collin Delker, Sharon Eldridge, Nancy Grabowski, Judith Jasinski, Melissa Kirkendall, Tamara McDonald, Ray Prudhomme, Amir Rahimi, Cate Stetson, Jim Walther

After the reception, gallery visits are by appointment only: Regina Held, 505-803-3345, regina@gallerywithacause.org

Image: Kevin Black, For Ukraine, Photography on Gilded Vellum, 20x16” framed, 2025

N4ARTS INITIATIVE

4904 4th St NW
N4Arts.org - map
FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, June 5th (5:00 - 9:00pm)

Summer in Bloom: Exhibition Opening

Start your summer off with beautiful art, food and music this Friday, January 5th during ARTScrawl for the opening of Summer in Bloom, a collection of works from N4Arts’ program for adults with developmental disabilities. Hosted by The Bloomstone, an artisan boutique in downtown ABQ, this 2-month exhibit will feature works from student participants, including large-scale paintings and a unique ceramic “city”.

GHOSTWOLF GALLERY

206-1/2 San Felipe St. NW STE 3 - 505.246.9653
ghostwolf.gallery - map

SECOND SATURDAY IN OLD TOWN -- PRIDE
Saturday, June 13th (5-8pm)

SUPERFUNKADELIC! 2026
“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” — anonymous

Ghostwolf presents an exhibition of local artists celebrating well, everything! "Superfunkadelic" is a visual dance party, full of art that is joyful, fun, upbeat, maybe a little weird... and generally Superfunkadelic! Participating artists include: Lemony Artt, Crystal Bustos, Lisa Casaus, Susanna Chavez, Amy Couch, Jessie Lynn Dean, Judson Frondorf, Christian Michael Gallegos, Stephanie Galloway, Jeff Gonzales, Diana Gourlay, Kim Gulino, Robin Hesse, Isabell Last, Clay Looney, Sandi Ludescher, Christopher MacQueen Kylee Moore, Debra Read, Lynn Redmond, Cindy Ritzman, Roam Robles, Gail Sacharczuk, Debbie, Smith, Patricia Smith, Vanessa Svihla, Angelique Tepper, Dana Thomas, Ellie Weadock, Denise Weaver Ross, Maki Yamazaki, Irma Garcia Villalaz, Caylah Mazur

View the work, support a local New Mexican Artist, & purchase your passion here!

LAPIS ROOM

303 Romero St NW - map

www.lapisroom.com

Neon Trinity
Adam Bustamante
Opening Reception June 4th, 5 - 8pm
On View through July 5

Explore the thin line between chaos and civilization in the newest exhibition by painter Adam Bustamante. Through balanced, technical precision, Bustamante contrasts raw textures with fluid motion as he builds layers of vibrant, neon paint and mixed media object. These striking works comment on the relationship between lava, land, and society while exploring the delicate boundaries of our daily existence.

WILD HEARTS GALLERY

221-B State Highway 165, Placitas - 505.361.2710
wildheartsgallery.com- map

First Sunday ARTScrawl with artist talk, June 7, 10 am – 2 pm
Artist Reception Saturday, June 13, 1-3 pm

Joan Fenicle: In the Spirit of Haiku
Exhibition Dates: June 2-28, 2026

In the true spirit of Haiku, Joan Fenicle creates oil paintings that capture the poetic experiences of the New Mexican landscape. Inspired by decades of exploring the caminos and callejones of New Mexico and Colorado, these paintings capture the journal entries of her wanderings. The First Sunday ARTScrawl on June 7 from 10 am to 2 pm will include a meet the artist segment as Joan shares the stories behind her images. And join us for the Artist Reception Saturday, June 13, 1-3 pm.

Image: Colorado Gold, 16x20, Joan Fenicle