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FUSION

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

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (5-8pm)
Opening of Walls Of Belonging: La Cueva High School Voices (Exhibition)

The opening of the “Walls of Belonging: La Cueva High School Voices” Exhibition at FUSION is on April 3, from 5–8. The opening reception will feature music from 6:30–7 PM by La Cueva's string ensemble! Walls of Belonging features large-scale 4 x 5 foot canvases created by Painting & Drawing students from La Cueva High School. This exhibition showcases an exploration of public art, murals, and the impact of visual spaces on community experience.

THE GROOVE ARTSPACE

309 Gold Ave SW - 503.750.1713
thegrooveartspace.com - map

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (5-9pm)

The Groove Artspace celebrates spring on First Friday April 3 with the opening reception for the AlbuRquerque Youth Art showcase, featuring artists Jamie Ratliff, Charlotte Leachman, Ella Spitz, Jessica Mercado, Marisa Montoya, Savannah Perez, Sophie Rubeo, Jazmyne Gill, Juliet Gill and Grace Klein-Robbenhaar. Music will be provided by FieldSnake! New works from the Groove community of artists will also be on exhibit. We will be returning to our Groovy vendor market, with a collection of local artisans selling their work, and Alison's International Pop-up Cafe is back!

Attached: Drivin' Downtown by Marisa Montoya (Amy Biehl High School senior)

FIRST UNITARIAN GALLERY & RAINBOW ARTISTS

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

“All the Colors of the Rainbow": Rainbow Artists
March 1- April 16
First Friday ARTScrawl, April 3 (5-8 pm)

In honor of Women's History Month, the First Unitarian Gallery is celebrating women's history through art. Women artists have long struggled for access to training and exhibition opportunities. In response, women artists formed collectives to advocate for themselves. The Rainbow Artists, whose show is now on display, are among these. Stop by, see it and celebrate!

Image info: Temene - The Water Carrier, by Roberta Delgado

THE GALLERY ABQ

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

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (5-8pm)
Regular hours: 11:00am-4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday

The Gallery ABQ presents “Art for the Soul”. Art for the Soul is a group of professional artists who have been meeting for 25 years, helping each other by discussing images, and inspiring new ideas. The exhibition ranges from realistic watercolors to abstract acrylics. The Gallery Featured Artist will be Marlies Diels (pottery). See the gallery website or Facebook@TheGalleryAbq.

BLUE SKY COWORKING NM

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

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (4:30-7:30pm)

Join Julia Mandeville, Harwood’s Chief Programs Officer, and Helen Juliet Atkins, Director of Opportunity, for an engaging fireside chat with SURFACE alumni Jordan Caldwell and Olivia Berkey. Hear the stories behind their work featured in Texture and gain insight into their creative journeys. Be part of a dynamic conversation on how we can actively support and elevate the next generation of New Mexican artists.

AMAPOLA GALLERY

205 Romero Street NW - 505.242.4311
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FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (4-7pm)

Ramble down to Amapola Gallery for “Boots and Bling” featuring paintings by Randi Snidow and wearable art by Pam Troutman. In a collaboration for this show, Ms. Snidow will feature a necklace and earrings by Ms. Troutman in one of her paintings. Meet the artists at their reception on Friday, April 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. “Boots and Bling” is viewable for the entire month of April! Amapola Gallery is open daily from 10 to 5. On The Plaza in Old Town upstairs at 205 Romero, NW. (505) 242-4311 Amapola-gallery.com

MOONSHADOWS ART

328-C San Felipe St NW (Poco a Poco Patio) - 505.492.2936
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FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (5-8pm)

First Friday, April3, MoonShadows Art is throwing an Art Party! Face it: no matter the medium or the tone ~ festive, funky, elegant, whimsical ~ art is always at the top of our favorites list! So come join our artists in our celebration of art; bring your questions, your friends, nosh a little, talk as much as you want, party hats optional. 5-8 pm. Poco a Poco Patio.

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Second Saturday in Old Town

Saturday, April 11th (3-7pm)

MoonShadows Art's featured artist this month is Doreen Garten (#Jewelry by James). In this household, making jewelry is a family affair, with husband Michael cutting and polishing the stones and gems used in their jewelry. Doreen contemplates, designs, and makes the final pieces and she'll be there to explain her process and to demonstrate how it all comes together. 3-7 pm, demonstration at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments served. Poco a Poco Patio.

GHOSTWOLF GALLERY

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

First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, April 3rd (Closing Reception: 5-8pm)

WOMEN'S WORK 2026
Last chance to see! This fantastic show is in its eighth year and better than ever. The exhibition includes the work of 47 women in all mediums. Join us for a closing reception on First Friday, April 3rd. Artists include: Raven Arbuckle, Ronit Ashkenazi, Carole Belliveau, Elaine Bolz, Halli Bourne, Lindsay Brenner, Lisa Casaus, Denise Dorn, Layla Earnest, Phaera Fields, McKenzie Fitzpatrick, Julianne Flores, Erin Fore, Ariel Lynn, Irma Garcia Villalaz, Ashlyn Gentry, Rosario Glezmir, Diana Gourlay, Shyama Helin, Kyle Hollingsworth, Tara Hoyer, Yuko Izawa, Jonna James, Ruby Kraft, Kathleen LaRoque, Ingrid Lindberg, Sandi J Ludescher, Judith Marquez, Trisha McWaters, Jess Merritt, Kylee Moore, Maya Moretti, Emily Pacheco, Emily Rankin, Debora Ratliff, Debra Read, Monica Reazin, Vivienne Riggio, Jenna Ritter, Robyne Robinson, Magdalena Sandor, Renee Sarasvati, Jessica Severs, Patricia Smith, Debi Smith, & Marilee Woolace

CORRALES BOSQUE GALLERY

4685 Corrales Road - 505.898.7203
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FIRST SUNDAY IN THE VILLAGES
April 5th 1st (1-4pm)

The Corrales First Sunday Art Crawl is Sunday, April 5 with a gallery reception from 1 to 4. The gallery features 19 local artists, and we change out the art every three months. Each month there is a guest artist (or artists) or a theme, and the theme for the month of April is “Spring”. An example of the theme is “Passage”, by Gabriele Niegelhell, shown above.

WILD HEARTS GALLERY

221-B State Highway 165, Placitas - 505.361.2710
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1st SUNDAY April 5th (10am-2pm)
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ARTIST RECEPTION April 11th (1-3 pm)
Exhibition Dates: March 31 – April 26, 2026

Bunny & Leland Bowen: We are in the Trees

We are in the Trees showcases Bunny Bowen’s lifelong passion for trees, starting with the maple and dogwood forests of her childhood to the local aspen and juniper. This exhibition is inspired by her relationship with trees, presenting works in wood, fiber, painting and clay. The 1st Sunday ARTScrawl on April 5th will include a demonstration of how she creates her juniper and clay hangings – and join us for the Artist Reception Saturday, April 11th, 1-3 pm.

Photo Credit: View From Within a Tree, Tent Rocks, NM, by Bunny Bowen, rozome (Japanese batik) on kimono silk with juniper hanger