The Electric Desert, installation by Andrew Fearnside. More at andrewfearnside.com
OffCenter Community Arts Project - 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ, NM
We are a free community art studio located in downtown Albuquerque!
Everyone is welcome to come create, connect, and learn.
* Join us during Open Studio for free access to our many art-making tools, materials, and supplies.
* Sign up for a class or join a free weekly workgroup.
* Stop by to enjoy our rotating exhibits and shop our artists consignment gallery.
OffCenter Community Arts Project is a non-profit community art studio dedicated to supporting and celebrating creativity in all its forms.
Join the community ⟶ Donate or volunteer today!
“I’m so impressed and appreciative of what you do in the space, how the space is run and held for participants. The breadth and depth of inclusivity and openness is truly unique in public spaces. OffCenter is a model. ”
The Studio
Although we also provide art supplies and materials to many locations off-site, the heart of OC is our studio space! Located in downtown Albuquerque, the studio includes our main art-making space, a printshop, classroom, sewing area, lapidary equipment, and more.
Everyone is welcome to come create, connect, and learn! Join us during Open Studio hours for free access to our many art-making tools, materials, and supplies.
Classes & Workshops
In addition to our open weekly workgroups, OC hosts a wide range of creative classes & workshops! Always available at a sliding scale, classes & workshops are a fun way to play with a new medium, deepen your skills, and connect with your community!
FAQ
Is it really all free? YES! Open Studio time, access to our materials and tools, classes, and workgroups, are all free for all. We invite folks to contribute towards class costs when they are able, but all classes are available with tiered pricing including a free option.
Gallery
OffCenter hosts monthly art exhibits including small group shows & community art exhibits! Join us each month for an opening celebration during Albuquerque Artwalk! Details on past & upcoming exhibits here.
Connect & Donate
OffCenter operates on donated art supplies and materials and with the support of many wonderful volunteers! Want to get more involved? Learn about being a volunteer, sign up for our newsletter, and get all the details on donations here!
Upcoming
Current Exhibit
Current Exhibit
October
Community Exhibit:
Funky, Weird, & Wacky
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. October’s theme is FUNKY, WEIRD, & WACKY! Submit one piece of work to be part of the show by Thursday, September 26.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, October 4, 5-8 p.m.
Puppet Theater Performance at 6:30 p.m.
“Not many places can you be who you dream to be.
In this studio, freedom isn’t a word, it’s a way of life.”
— OC Participant
