New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • SOMOS Festival 2025: A Love Letter to Albuquerque

    SOMOS Festival 2025: A Love Letter to Albuquerque

    See the National Hispanic Cultural Center transformed into a place where music, creativity, and culture collide in a kaleidoscope of color, movement, sound and connection. The day will bring large-scale art installations, hands-on activities, performances, and interactive experiences that invite all ages to create, play, and explore. (And eat and shop!) Then as the sun sets, prepare to dance the night away!

    Get your SOMOS tickets (and more details) HERE!

    FESTIVAL
    Doors at 3:30 pm; Live Music & Performance from 4:00pm – 11pm

    $50 advance tickets (March 22 – May 9), $60 Day of Show (May 10), Children 12 years old and younger free with the purchase of an adult ticket, and $130 VIP Pass. 50% discount for students – use your .edu address for purchase, and enter the code SOMOSSTUDENTS at checkout. Make sure to bring your student ID with you to the event, as it will be checked at the entrance!

  • Art Installation Planning and Restorative Design Workshop

    Art Installation Planning and Restorative Design Workshop

    Join Together 4 Brothers at the International District Library for a Restorative Design Workshop led by Samuel Sisneros. Help to plan an art installation at the International District Library Park in collaboration with City of Albuquerque Arts & Culture, Friends of Orphan Signs, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and T4B.

  • Focus on Youth Juried Student Photography Exhibit Reception

    Focus on Youth Juried Student Photography Exhibit Reception

    Focus on Youth includes nearly 100 photographs and short films,  including silver print, digital, and special techniques in photography, art books, and digital film. This juried student exhibition of high school photographers and filmmakers is jointly sponsored by Albuquerque Public Schools Fine Arts and Albuquerque Museum. Reception from 1:00 to 3:00; awards given at 2:00. The exhibit will be viewable until June 1.

  • OffCenter Little House Auction 2025

    OffCenter Little House Auction 2025

    Made with wood, clay, paper, and even fabric, Little Houses are unique 3D artworks that highlight the incredible and diverse creative talent in ABQ.

    Join OffCenter Arts at FUSION on Friday, May 9 for music, food trucks, an exhibition of local artwork—and 250 Little Houses for you to bid on in a silent auction. This year’s event will include music on the patio by Cee Mo, food trucks, and an exhibition of paintings by local artists including Thomas Carney, SOKWA, Ana Baranda, Pamela Heater, Allison Jones Hunt, Shea Jarjusey and Birdnoise!

  • Mothership Alumni Rt 66 Centennial Art Exhibit

    Mothership Alumni Rt 66 Centennial Art Exhibit

    Join the artists of Mothership Alumni to celebrate of 100 years of Route 66! This homage to the Mother Road will bring together art, history, and culture at the historic crossroads at 4th Street & Central in Albuquerque, with local vendors, live music, and an art exhibition.

  • Free Sunday Mornings At the Albuquerque Museum

    Free Sunday Mornings At the Albuquerque Museum

    Get your art on! Free admission to the Albuquerque Museum every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Except during Balloon Fiesta.)

  • Isotopes Jackie Robinson Night

    Isotopes Jackie Robinson Night

    Join the Isotopes to celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson! All K-12 students who submit an essay or art project about Robinson’s life and legacy (drop off at Isotopes Park administrative offices on the second floor by April 11) will receive 4 free tickets to tonight’s game.

    Check out the Isotopes web page for more details.

  • True NM Sawubona+ Exhibition art opening

    True NM Sawubona+ Exhibition art opening

    Did you miss it? Or wanna see it again? Now’s your chance to peep these exciting works of art by the 2024 True NM cohort: 12 Black and AAPINH New Mexicans sharing their True New Mexican lives through their art.

    Eight of the 12 youth artists will be present, plus four mentor artists. As a special bonus, True NM alum and singer-songwriter Kai Warrior will perform!

  • “Come Together” Women in Art Show Opening Celebration

    “Come Together” Women in Art Show Opening Celebration

    Mothership Alumni presents a new show featuring more than 30 New Mexico women artists and makers! Join the celebration at the Opening Night party featuring vendors, live music, and opportunities to tour artist studios. (And don’t miss the gift shop!)

  • Without Permission or Apology: The Life and Career of Mary Edmonia Lewis

    Without Permission or Apology: The Life and Career of Mary Edmonia Lewis

    “In the first study of its kind about Lewis’ career, Dr. Buick will illustrate how 19th century mixed African-American and Native American (Mississauga Ojibwe) artist Mary Edmonia Lewis, also known as “Wildfire,” navigated through 19th century U.S. and European cultures. Learn how Lewis’ art was perceived, and how she created distinctly “American” art touching upon themes of indigeneity, sentimentality, gender, and race.”

    Register to receive Zoom connection info for this free event.

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