FUSION
700-708 1st St. NW
www.fusionnm.org - map
FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, February 6th (5-7pm)
Yucca Branch, National League of American Pen Women
“Ekphrastic Poetry and Visual Art Exhibit”
The Pen Women of the Yucca Branch, NLAPW (National League of American Pen Women), invite you to the opening of their Ekphrastic Poetry and Visual Art Exhibit at FUSION on Friday, February 6, from 5–7 PM. In this exhibit, artists have created their own interpretation of an Ekphrastic project. They call it cross ekphrastic, and poets and writers have responded to differing artworks in the collection to create new, original works of verse.
THE GROOVE ARTSPACE
309 Gold Ave SW - 503.750.1713
thegrooveartspace.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, February 6th (5-9pm)
On First Friday, The Groove Artspace will celebrate ARTScrawl with the opening of our newest show: BLUE. BLUE is so much more than a color - this diverse show features a remarkable collection of eclectic art and artists who vibe with BLUE... if you do too, join us from 5-9pm at 309 Gold SW. We will feature live BLUEgrass and BLUEs from the Swinggrass trio, international cafe pop-up and more! Artists include Delfie Martinez, Angela Lindendill, Edward Quigley, Lavae Aldrich, Erika Harding, Hinata Yakabu, Alison Robbenhaar, Rebecca Levine Quigley, Sofia Chavez, Teawnni Moya, Yolanda Howren Jones, Dina Norris Matchael, Colleen McKee, Dina Gourlay, Leslie Pino Durant, Ann Laurie Wells, Gaye Ellen Goodman, Kurt Munz-Raper, Sydney Amin, Patricia Stellamares, Lori Wells, Amanda Wageman Lawson, Lindsay Brenner and Marker Allen Williams.
NEW MEXICO ART LEAGUE
3409 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE - 505.293.5034
newmexicoartleague.org - map
MEET THE ARTISTS
Exhibition open: January 22 - February 21st, 2026 - Tuesday - Saturday (10 AM - 4 PM)
Reception: February 7th, Saturday, 4 PM - 6PM
"Beauty & Decay"
In the gallery and online. An exhibition that invites artists to explore the delicate balance between growth and decline, elegance and erosion...
AMAPOLA GALLERY
205 Romero St - 505.242.4311
Amapola-gallery.com - map
MEET THE ARTISTS
February 6th (10am-5pm)
February continues Amapola Gallery's All-Member show, with displays for art lovers and collectors by all forty of our local artists, as we step into our forty-sixth year in Old Town. Looking for that special gift or token of love? Come shop made-in-New Mexico on a local level. Meet the artists themselves daily from 10 to 5, on the Plaza in Old Town in the Historic Romero House, upstairs at 205 Romero Street, NW.
MOONSHADOWS ART
328-C San Felipe St NW (Poco a Poco Patio) - 505.492.2936
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FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, February 6th (5-8pm)
Feb 6, First Friday. MoonShadows Art. Route 66 Centennial. Sondra Diepen has been driving, exploring, and photographing all the hidden gems along New Mexico’s Route 66 for over a decade and she’s wrapped it all up in one terrific book. She’s coming to share her book, photos, and adventures with you. Come join us! Light refreshments. 5-8 pm. Poco a Poco Patio in the heart of Old Town.
GALLERY HÓZHÓ
2000 Bellamah Ave NW - map
galleryhozho.com
SECOND SATURDAY
February 14th (3-6pm)
Gallery Hózhó at Hotel Chaco presents Big Ideas, featuring works by Jamison Chās Banks, Kelly C. Frye, Russell Frye, Bob Haozous, and Ira Lujan. Join us Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 3–6 pm for a Valentine’s Day gallery reception celebrating bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and new works. Enjoy art, conversation, and light refreshments!
GHOSTWOLF GALLERY
206-1/2 San Felipe St. NW STE 3 - 505.246.9653
ghostwolf.gallery - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday. February 6th (5-8pm)
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
Ghostwolf is back in the swing of things with a small works show for February -- Small But Mighty! Our artists have brought in new works of a petite persuasion perfect for gifting or collecting! Come on by and visit with us this first Friday! And... heads up artists! The call for our annual "Women's Work" juried event is out! Apply here: https://ghostwolf.gallery/2026/01/18/womenswork2026/
WILD HEARTS GALLERY
221-B State Highway 165, Placitas - 505.361.2710
wildheartsgallery.com- map
SUNDAY IN THE VILLAGES
February 1st (10am-2pm)
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MEET THE ARTISTS
February 7th (1-3 pm)
Sandy Johnson and Geri Verble: The Art of Serendipity
Exhibition Dates: February 3 – March 1, 2026
Sandy Johnson is a jewelry designer working primarily in silver, fabricating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and chains. Geri Verble specializes in tribal and ethnic jewelry. She developed a passion for collecting ethnic beads and pendants while traveling with the Peace Corps. To demonstrate how serendipity guides the art of jewelry making, Sandy and Geri invite visitors to create an “Art of Chance” beaded stretch bracelet from 11 am to 1 pm at the gallery on First Sunday in the Villages. Also, join us for the Artists Reception Saturday, February 7th, 1-3 pm!
CONGRATULATIONS AABA GALLERIES & ARTIST MEMBERS -- YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE CITY!
Three of the top five galleries and two of the top five local artists in this year's ABQ the Magazine's Best of the City Awards were AABA members. Congratulations to all!
Janet Bothne, Best Local Artist, 2025
Amy Michelle Ditto, Best Local Artist Top Five (2025)
OPPORTUNITIES
Ghostwolf Gallery invites local female artists to apply for their 8th annual Women's Work exhibition in celebration of Women's History month. Apply here: https://forms.gle/gbf8XT139jyA218y6
