FUSION
700-708 1st St. NW
www.fusionnm.org - map
FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, December 7th (5-8pm)
"Threads Through Time" Exhibition Opening
Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council presents “Threads Through Time,” a fiber art exhibition celebrating the history, mythology, and lived experience of Route 66, with a special focus on its journey through New Mexico. We invite you to explore the cultural legacy of the Mother Road through innovative fiber-based media. A vibrant narrative that reflects both the nostalgic past and modern-day spirit of Route 66.
GALLERY 806
806 Mountain Road NW - 505.270.2777
angusmacpherson.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 5th (4-6pm)
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Saturday, December 6th, (1-3 pm)
Art Open House!
THE GROOVE ARTSPACE
309 Gold Ave SW - 503.750.1713
thegrooveartspace.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 7th (5-9pm)
IN THE GROOVE
In The Groove features 40 local artists and more than 75 diverse works of art from all mediums and styles. Featuring live music from SwingGrass, food from Alison's International Pop-up Cafe, and an opportunity to buy gifts at all price points. Much work will be offered at a 20% discount. The Groove will also be collecting donations of children's winter coats and new or gently used toys for children aged 6 months through 10 years old for Enlace Comunitario. Donations should be UNWRAPPED and delivered before December 18.
THE GALLERY ABQ
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 5th (5-8pm)
Regular hours: 11:00am-4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday
The Gallery ABQ presents “Holiday Market” with lots of holiday art, including jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber art, leather goods, and original paintings. The Featured Artist will be Laura McIndoo (ceramics). See the gallery website at www.thegalleryabq.com or Facebook@TheGalleryAbq.
NEW MEXICO ART LEAGUE
3409 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE - 505.293.5034
newmexicoartleague.org - map
MEET THE ARTISTS
Exhibition open: December 13, 2025 - January 10, 2026 - Tuesday - Saturday (10 AM - 4 PM)
Reception: December 13, Saturday, 4 PM - 6PM
SMALL WORKS
A lively show that celebrates the creativity of our local artist community, featuring works in all subjects and in a small gift friendly format. Exhibit is in the gallery and online.
GALLERY WITH A CAUSE
4901 Lang Ave NE (inside the NM Cancer Center)- 505.828.3791
gallerywithacause.org- map
The Art of Healing
Reception: Sunday, December 7 from 3 - 5 PM
Door prizes, baked goods, warm drinks, and holiday music by the OK Boomer trio in collaboration with the Albuquerque Folk Festival. 40% of each art sale goes to our patients in need! Participating artists: Lavae Aldrich, Bonnie Binkert, Allen Bourne, Thomas Fore, Diana Gourlay, Sally Harris, Manni Klar, Cherie Martin Irwin, Sharon Mikkelson, Maria Quintero, Carol Sparks, Laura Wilkins, Jeannette Williams, & Kurt Wuerker.
After the reception, gallery visits are by appointment only: Regina Held, 505-803-3345, regina@gallerywithacause.org
RAINBOW ARTISTS
National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street NW, La Fonda del Bosque Restaurant Hallway
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 5, (5-8 pm)
Show Runs December 1 – January 13, Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-3pm
A group exhibition of paintings, prints, and collage. Participating artists: Lannie Alexander, Marie Baron, Marian Berg, Sue Clover, Grace Collins, Roberta Delgado, Nova DeNise, Genie Gray, Martha Heard, Leslie Kryder, Fran Krukar, Maureen Polikoff, Eliza Schmid, Gina Shaw, Angela Storch and Janine Wilson. Reception will be catered by the restaurant!
AMAPOLA GALLERY
205 Romero St - 505.242.4311
Amapola-gallery.com - map
Regular hours 10-5 daily
December brings to Amapola Gallery our annual All-Member show, with expanded displays by all forty of our local artists. You’ll see a dizzying array of holiday must-haves to please you and your giftee throughout the year and the years to come. Especially timely is our enormous selection of holiday cards, many also individually handmade. This holiday time, experience made in New Mexico. We are open daily from 10 to 5, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Amapola Gallery on The Plaza in Old Town, upstairs at 205 Romero, NW. (505) 242-4311 Amapola-gallery.com
GALLERY HÓZHÓ
2000 Bellamah Ave NW - map
galleryhozho.com
SECOND SATURDAY IN OLD TOWN
Gallery Hózhó presents Holiday Showcase: New Works by Local Artists
Opening Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 4–7 pm
On display through February 20, 2026
Celebrate the season with new works by Donna Martinez, Alex Peña, Manuel Ramirez, A. Thompson, and the debut of Karma Henry and Angie Rehnberg. Explore paintings, mixed-media, metalsmithing, and printmaking—perfect for a holiday gift or your own collection. More info: www.galleryhozho.com
BLUE PORTAL
2107 Church St Albuquerque- 505.243-6005
www.assistanceleague.org/albuquerque/blue-portal - map
Blue Portal enthusiastically greets the season-small business Saturday, the Tree Lighting Stroll on Dec 5th (open until 9PM), the cookie crawl on Dec 13 & 14 (all homemade cookies by our artists and volunteers) and over 2500 items in inventory for your gifting possibilities. All made by your community seniors and they get 100% of the price. We hope to see you for biscochitos and cider on Friday the 5th. Normal hours: Wed-Sun Noon to 3.
GHOSTWOLF GALLERY
206-1/2 San Felipe St. NW STE 3 - 505.246.9653
ghostwolf.gallery - map
FIRST FRIDAY ARTScrawl
Friday, December 5th (5-8pm)
Show runs through December
Join Ghostwolf for Holiday Stroll & Tiny Treasures! Make your holiday gifting meaningful! Our artists have been working hard to bring you affordable, fun ornaments for the tree, great stocking stuffers, and fantastic gifts, as well as that perfect statement piece for your walls to impress your guests. Snag our distinctively different small originals before they are gone!
LAPIS ROOM
“Incantations in Crisis” // Brandon Maldonado Solo Show
December 5, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Artist Reception Thursday, December 11 5-8pm
Brandon Maldonado’s latest solo show dives ever deeper into New Mexico’s unique visual language. An artist of primarily Northern New Mexican descent, Brandon Maldonado has a fascination with the history and culture of the land, as well as its living and historical ties to the story of Mexico and its mestizo legacy. In this show, he continues his exploration of these cultural roots while diving deeply into personal struggles that perhaps resonate universally, too.
YUCCA ART GALLERY
206 1/2 San Felipe NW STE 1 (Patio Market) - 505.247.8931
yuccaartgallery.com - map
First Friday ARTScrawl
Friday, December 5th (5-8pm)
Our 40 hard-working artists are painting, throwing, soldering, and who knows what else in their studios to bring you an entire gallery's worth of wondrous creations to give and receive this holiday season! First Friday showcases works both large and small, quirky and elegant, but all made with skill, dedication, and love to be the best gift under your tree.
CORRALES BOSQUE GALLERY
4685 Corrales Road - 505.898.7203
corralesbosquegallery.com - map
SMALL TREASURES
The Corrales Bosque Gallery is featuring its “Small Treasures” show through December 25, focusing on items that will make for the perfect gifts. We will be open every day until Christmas from 11 to 5. In most cases, shipping can easily be arranged for your items to arrive in time for Christmas.
LAUREN DEYO
Abstract Impressionism
artistdeyo@yahoo.com
Lauren Deyo presents "The Evolution of an Artist" on December 7th at 1pm at ART SCAPE GALLERY -- 4436 Corrales Rd. All are welcome!
WILD HEARTS GALLERY
221-B State Highway 165, Placitas - 505.361.2710
wildheartsgallery.com- map
Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show
Exhibition Dates: December 2 - 28
Guest Artists: Sandra & Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster and Katie Thomas
SUNDAY IN THE VILLAGES
Sunday, December 7th (10am-2pm)
The Holidays bring people together with a sense of joy, tradition and togetherness that is unique to the season. Enjoy the gallery’s Enchanted Forest featuring the creative works of Sandra and Michael Kadisak (ceramics), Alfons Schuster (materials from nature) and Katie Thomas (mixed media, beadwork). Meet the artists during and learn about their processes this first Sunday!
CONGRATULATIONS LOCAL TREASURES!
