OLD TOWN & SAWMILL
AMAPOLA GALLERY
205 Romero St - 505.242.4311
Amapola-gallery.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (3-5pm)
Open 10 to 5 daily
All Members Show
What would it be like to get all of your Made in New Mexico gifts in one place? Come find out at Amapola Gallery and explore the varied works of 40 local artists on the second floor of the historic Romero House in Old Town. December is the only month artists are allowed to bring in “something special” not normally in their spaces. Meet some of the artists this first Friday!
BLUE PORTAL
2107 Church St NW - 505.243.6005
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First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd - open 'til 9pm!
Regular hours: Wed-Sat 11-4 Sundays 1-4
Blue Portal in Old Town welcomes all to the holiday's official start! Join us for cider and biscochitos, artist demonstrations, and fabulous creations perfect for many occasions.
Photo: "Sancho Claus"
BROWN BEAR GALLERY
303 Romero St Ste N209 (upstairs) - 505.269.0105
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First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (6-9pm)
15% off in Brown Bear Gallery during First Friday ARTScrawl! The Mayor will visit between 5 and 6 PM! Come by and support local New Mexico Artists!
GALLERY HOZHO
2000 Bellamah Ave NW - 505.318.3992
galleryhozho.com- map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-8pm)
Vibrant!
Featuring bright colors to counter the grey winter nights. With new works by Chelsea A. Benally, Omar Ganzo, Adrian Standing Elk Pinnecoose, Deborah Sipple, and Vicente Telles. Join us from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to meet the artists and share a complimentary glass from Crafted, the wine bar next door.
CARLA FORREST FINE ART GALLERY & STUDIO
404 San Felipe NW Unit C5 - 505.410.2444
carlaforrest.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-9pm)
Celebrate the Season!
Join us for Old Town Holiday Stroll and a holiday party at Carla Forrest Fine Art Studio & Gallery! Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvre refreshments, gift buying opportunities, and a raffle of an original oil painting. Carla’s showing of new works includes contemporary landscape, floral, and objective abstract paintings. Choose from a special selection of reduced-priced paintings perfect for presents to put under the tree! Lay-away and gift certificates are available.
Image: “Alpestrine” by Carla Forrest
GHOSTWOLF GALLERY
206-1/2 San Felipe St. NW STE 3 - 505.246.9653
ghostwolf.gallery - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-9pm)
Open 11-6 daily
It's Holiday Stroll! Join us for cookies, hot cider and other libations, warm up by the fire, and take advantage of the numerous deals our artists are offering for the holiday season. From original handmade Christmas ornaments, to tees and totes, to discounted prints, you are sure to find that distinctively different gift for your favorite "distinctively different" loved one! As always, our artists will be onhand to have a cuppa and chat. See you there!
YUCCA ART GALLERY
206 1/2 San Felipe NW STE 1 (Patio Market) - 505.247.8931
yuccaartgallery.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-8pm)
Join us for the Holiday Stroll! Come find a special gift for your loved ones and celebrate the holiday season with Yucca Art Gallery where you’ll find vibrant artwork and stimulating conversation as well as music by folk singer Brother Barnaby and yummy refreshment.
MEMBER ARTIST EVENTS & POPUPS
PopUp POTTERS HOLIDAY SHOW!
Saturday, December 3rd (10am-3pm)
804 Lafayette Street NE - map
Over a dozen local artisans selling their handcrafted wears just in time for gift giving! Pottery, baskets, handbags, wall hangings, greeting cards and more.
POWDER KEG STUDIO
105 4th St SW - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5.30pm-7.30pm)
Powder Keg Studio located inside The Mothership Alumni presents Tears of the Desert: A selection of printed images from local artist Sean Wright. Meet Sean, ask questions, and talk about the process and inspiration for the collection.
NORTH VALLEY
GALLERY WITH A CAUSE
4901 Lang Ave NE - 505.828.3791
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The Art of Healing
Reception: Sunday, December 11, 4 - 6 pm
Runs through February 17, 2023
Gallery visits by appointment only: Regina Held, regina@gallerywithacause.org
Curated by Regina Held, featuring 380 uplifting works predominantly by artists whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Opening reception includes a special event with caroling by the Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, home-baked goodies, warm beverages, and a special fundraiser by members of Escribiente - our local calligraphy society – creating custom bookmarks while you wait! Artists include: Michael Andryc, Kari Bell, Emmitt Booher, Vicki Caucutt, Richard Gonzales, Rozanne Hakala, Richard Hatfield, Katherine Irish, Elzbieta Kaleta, Barbara Marx, Martin Matlack, Paul Rodenhauser, Bill Sabatini, Martha Searle, Steve Webb, Darryl Willison, Nolan Winkler, Frederick G Yost. Forty-percent of each art sale goes to our patients in need.
NTH 4TH
4904 Fourth Street NW - 345.2872
northfourthnm.org - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-7pm)
10am-4pm Monday – Friday
On view through December 30
Fun, playful, tender and profound, Bright Spaces, Welcome Places: A Celebration of Queer & Trans Joy features artwork in a range of media by eighteen queer and trans artists in the LGBTQ+ community. The juried group show holds space for both/and, transformation, self-creation, gender creativity and the joy of queer and trans lives. Join us for an artists’ reception on First Friday when results of the People’s Choice award will be announced.
SUNSHINE ALCHEMISTS & SOAP Co.
7205 Fourth St NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107
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First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, November 4th (11:30-8pm)
Sunshine Alchemists & Soap Co features artwork by modern abstract expressionist, Maaike Fettah, and other local Albuquerque artists. Maaike's work uses vibrant color, texture, shape, and movement to tell stories by imbuing the canvas with energy and emotion using acrylic, pastels, charcoal, ink, and spray paint. New Mexico, the Olympic Peninsula, New Orleans, and Morocco are heavy influences. Open 11:30am-8pm Friday 11/4 for your after work viewing pleasure. Come on by. Easy & plentiful parking.
DOWNTOWN & MOUNTAIN ROAD
HOTEL ANDALUZ
125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - 505.242.9090
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In cooperation with the AABA, the Hotel Andaluz hosts quarterly exhibitions that showcase work from local galleries. The gallery is on the mezzanine alongside the Ibiza Lounge, one of three hotel dining experiences. The current exhibition features Amapola Gallery, Dragon Matthew Books, Arts, and Gifts, Ghostwolf Gallery, and Yucca Gallery.
THE GARDEN
521 Central Ave NE - 503.432.3065
ariellerenee.com - map
Figuring Show
Friday, December 9th (6-8:30pm)
The Garden has been hosting live figure drawing sessions every Wednesday since it opened its doors last May. These sessions bring together established and novice artists and models in a meaningful way in order to share skills and support. The Garden would like to honor their talent and dedication with a showing of their drawings. Please come out to support them as well!
HEIGHTS
THE GALLERY ABQ
Hoffmantown, 8210 Menaul Blvd. NE - 505.292.9333
thegalleryabq.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-8pm)
Regular hours: 11:00am-4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday
The Gallery ABQ presents the December 2022 Salon Show “Ode to Joy and Peace.” In the main gallery, the Featured Artists are Amelia (Mellie) Myer (oil and acrylics) and Dana Millen (acrylics). Reception sponsored by Tractor Brewing. For more information, see the gallery website at www.thegalleryabq.com or Facebook@TheGalleryAbq.
WEEMS GALLERY & FRAMING
5935 Wyoming Blvd NE - 505.293.6133
weemsgallery.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 2nd (5-7pm)
We will be staying open later for you to shop! Come celebrate the start of the Christmas Season with us! This Friday, December 2nd - 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Refreshments from 5-7 p.m.) (Frame Shop Closed 5pm - 7pm)
In Memorium: A Tribute to Jeff Warren
