Old Town

OLD TOWN and MOUNTAIN ROAD GALLERIES

Albuquerque's Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque's rich heritage. First settled in 1706, the original colonial Spanish village was a farming village and military outpost along the Camino Real between Chihuahua and Santa Fe. It was built in the traditional Spanish design of a central plaza  surrounded by a church, homes and government buildings. The present San Felipe de Neri church was built in 1793 (the original church stood across the street and was founded in 1706) and has been in continuous use ever since.  Mass is said Sat. 5:30 pm, Sun. 7 am, 8:30 am (in Spanish) and 10:15 am. The plaza has seen five  flags flown - Spain (1598-1821), Mexico (1821-1846), USA (1846), Confederate States (1862), and New Mexico (1912-present). Many of the old homes are still in use, some as residences and many converted to galleries, restaurants and other buildings. Old Town is located just off I-40 (Rio Grande exit) at the corner of Central Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard. For more information on Old Town, go to www.albuquerqueoldtown.com

The tiny Chapel of our Lady of Guadalupe can be found at
404 San Felipe NW tucked away
in the Patio Escondido.

Link to a map of Old Town and Mountain Road with the galleries listed below highlighted.

Amapola Gallery, 205 Romero NW, 242-4311
Amapola is a cooperative of 40 artists creating a wide range of art including    paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, weavings, gourds, baskets and much more.
Bright Rain Gallery, 206-1/2 San Felipe NW, #122 Patio Market, 843-9176
Featuring contemporary, Southwestern and Modern art by owner Travis Pickard and guest artists.
Desert Intarsia Gallery, 306 San Felipe NW, 362-2884
Named for an i=Italian style of gemstone cutting that fits together small stones to make pictures or geometric forms, owner/artist Brian Maggard displays a unique line of jewelry that has been featured in national magazines. Batik paintings and award winning function art pottery are also featured.
Hanging Tree Gallery, 416 Romero NW, 842-1420
Specializing in fine art from the historical WPA period including works by deceased New Mexico artists. plus historical Indian pots, baskets, rugs, jewelry and select primitive southwestern furnishings.
Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St. NW, 242-6367
Built in 1925 as a Methodist Boarding School for girls, Escuela del Sol Montessori took it over in the early 90s and refurbished it as a community art center. It Albuquerque’s oldest community-based organization dedicated to the arts and education housing five gallery spaces and 45 artist’s studios.
Margaret Moses Gallery, 326 San Felipe NW, 842-1808
Offering fine art which includes contemporary southwest work plus Navajo weavings, sculpture, fine jewelry and more.

MoRo Gallery, 806 Mountain Rd. NW, 242-6272
Features the work of Angus Macpherson who is known for his paintings of atmopshere, both stormy vast landscapes and dark haunting interiors and cityscapes and Sarah Hartshorne with her vivid floral and bird images. The gallery hosts special shows by important guest artists. You will also find prints, posters, and hand-crafted jewelry.
Our Summer House, 1101 Forrester NW, 341-3641
Featuring museum-quality handcrafted jewelry with home and garden decor, ceramics, glassware, framed art, limited edition prints and much more.

Rio Grande Gallery, 328 San Felipe NW, 242-8008
This intimate gallery has relocated to Albuquerque after 20 years in Santa Fe. Delight in art in all media by artists such as R.C. Gorman and Miguel Martinez.
Shiprock Trading Company, 413 Romero NW, 242-4080
 Operated by the Foutz family in its 150 year of tradition of trade with the Navajos, they carry unique and authentic American Indian arts and crafts.
Southwest American Art Gallery, 206-1/2 San Felipe NW, #7 Patio Market, 242-3373
Rob and Lee Hanks own Old Town’s newest gallery featuring work by some of the finest Western and Contemporary artists..
Weems Gallery-Old Town, 303 Romero NW, 764-0302
Their motto is "affordability without compromising quality". The gallery offers a non-intimidating environment show-casing top artists and crafts people. They are a haven for the art novice as well as the  collector.

NOTE: FHAB Gallery has moved Downtown to the Agency, 111 Fourth St. SW.

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