True NM Art Exhibit
It’s True New Mexico time! Each spring, NMBLC and the NM Asian Family Center host a cohort of Black/African American and/or AAPINH young artists create original self-portraits guided by the prompt “What’s your True New Mexican story?” The art is exceptional every year! Don’t miss your chance to check out the 2026 cohort’s work right […]
Juneteenth Art Showcase and Market
FREE art showcase and market on Sunday, June 14 from 6-9pm. Celebrate Juneteenth with a night of art, tea, food, and sweet cultural vibes at Ayanna Denise Skin Club in Nob Hill’s Juneteenth 2026 Art Showcase and Market! Featuring great artists and fun shopping.
Caribbean Celebration
In honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, enjoy the party vibe at the Caribbean Celebration! This FREE community event features live music, authentic Caribbean cuisine, dance, art, and interactive cultural activities for all ages. Come ready to spend the day! Bring sunscreen, a hat, an umbrella or canopy for shade, a refillable water bottle, and […]
Ujima Collective Night Market & DJ Pool Party
Shop, view, party, and swim at ARRIVE Albuquerque! Check out handmade wares from Black-owned artisans and businesses at the hip Secret Gallery, then kick back and have a cocktail and a great time!
Juneteenth Kickoff Third Thursday
Celebrate the start of Juneteenth weekend at the Albuquerque Museum! This special Third Thursday brings together community, creativity, and culture. Check out the evening’s live performances and vibrant Ujima Collective pop-up market featuring local Black-owned businesses and artisans. Get excited for The Woods Before Sunrise: Environment and Place in New Mexico’s Black Contemporary, an upcoming exhibition […]
2026 AfroMundo Festival
The future is not fixed. Be part of the 2026 AfroMundo festival, “Futurism: Manifesting the Envisioned.” Move toward a better tomorrow with this curated collection of artists, truth-tellers, and visionaries. Full festival details at AfroMundo’s website.
Intro to Urban Sketching
Learn, within a supportive group, what it is to be an urban sketcher. Urban Sketching can be a form of protest, an act of resistance against stress, and a tool for connection and community building. No experience required! This beginner-friendly workshop will include an exploration of tools and supplies, and the opportunity to sketch and paint […]
All Abilities Art Show
Share in the stories presented by Albuquerque’s disability community in this unique, free to enter art showcase on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy music, refreshments, art sales, and crafts at 500 2nd St NW! Park and enter at back of Homewise building.
Drum, Dance & Storytelling: An African Cultural Experience
Join in this thrilling FREE drumming and dance workshop celebrating the vibrant traditions of West Africa! Fuse rhythm, movement, and ancestral stories in a co-created space of learning, connection, and community. Local vendors, cultural food offerings, and an African tea experience round out the day, which will close with a live performance of music and […]
OffCenter Valentine’s Celebration and Potluck
Join OffCenter Arts for a free, all-ages community Valentine’s Day celebration and potluck lunch! Bring food to share, or just come and enjoy your community. Free. All are welcome. Please note: Open Studio will close 30 mins early, as the studio shifts into hosting mode.