CURRENT EXHIBIT: Portrait Art
New Exhibit Opening Reception ABQ Artwalk: Friday, April 5 , 5-8 p.m.
Puppet Theater performance at 6:30 p.m.
This community exhibit features PORTRAIT art in a range of mediums! Come check out the fun self portraits, pet portraits, and more in this month’s show.
Stay in the loop on every month’s exhibits and other OffCenter events by purchasing an OffCenter calendar! Available to purchase here or in our studio, these gorgeous wall calendars list each month’s exhibit theme, ABQ Artwalk dates, and other important reminders! **2024 Calendars are now available by donation of any amount, in our studio only!
Be part of our next Community Exhibit! Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. Next up in June is Nature Art!
How it works:
Make your art! (Consider the theme: Nature Art!)
Bring it to OffCenter by Thursday, May 30.
Tell your friends & family to come see the show on Friday, June 7, from 5 -8 p.m.
Stop by during ABQ Artwalk to see all the fantastic art created by the community!
We welcome all ages and mediums to submit art around the theme of self portrait. One piece of artwork per person. (Please check with staff first pieces larger than 24x18" and 3-D artwork.) If you'd like to have your artwork for sale, artists keep 95% of sale.
In addition to our monthly rotating exhibits, we have an artist consignment gallery with fine art, jewelry, wearables, stickers & cards!
Check out the OffCenter Community Arts Project gallery anytime you need a gift or artwork!
Located inside our community art studio at 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ, NM, our gallery and retail space fills the northwest corner of our storefront.
The gallery showcases the beautiful and varied art created in our community -- and provides a fun and unique spot to shop local in downtown ABQ!
2024 Exhibits
January
OC Volunteers
Artwork created by OffCenter volunteers & board members!
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, January 5, 5-8 p.m.
Puppet Theater performance at 6:30 p.m.
February
Community Exhibit: Steampunk
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. February's theme is STEAMPUNK!
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, February 2, 5-8 p.m.
Puppet Theater performance at 6:30 p.m.
Deadline to drop off artwork at OffCenter is Thursday, January 25. See information above for details on participating in community exhibits!
March
OC Fiber Art Group & Open Sew show
Fiber and fabric art created by OffCenter’s weekly fiber art workgroup and Open Sew participants! Join the fiber art group on Wednesdays during Open Studio, from 3-5 p.m. and join in Open Sew on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, March 8, 5-8 p.m.
Puppet Theater performance at 6:30 p.m.
April
Community Exhibit: Portraits
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. April’s theme is PORTRAITS! Submit one piece of work to be part of the show by Thursday, March 28.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m.
May
Printmakers & Drawing Group
Artwork created in OffCenter’s printmaking studio and during the weekly Drop in and Draw group! Don’t miss this show featuring a wide variety of fantastic works on paper! Join the Drawing group on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Find info on upcoming Printmaking classes here.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, May 3, 5-8 p.m.
PLUS: Little House Preview at FUSION!
June
Community Exhibit: Nature
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. June’s theme is NATURE! Submit one piece of work to be part of the show by Thursday, May 30.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, June 7, 5-8 p.m.
July
Puppets!
Check out the many puppets that are part of OffCenter’s Puppet Theater group plus our fantastic Giant Puppet collection!
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, July 5, 5-8 p.m.
August
Community Exhibit:
Snapshot
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. June’s theme is SNAPSHOT! Submit one piece of work to be part of the show by Thursday, July 25.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, August 2, 5-8 p.m.
September
Collage Group & Writing Group
Come see collage art, broadsides, zines, and prints created by members of our Card & Collage Group and our Writing Group members! Join the Card Group on Thursdays, from 3-5 p.m. during Open Studio, and join the Writing Group on Mondays, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, September 6, 5-8 p.m.
October
Community Exhbit:
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.
November
Coaster Show Benefit
Tiny artwork with a big impact!
We’re hosting our second annual benefit exhibit featuring mini creations. Donate an 4” x 4” artwork in October (deadline October 30) and then come shop our Coaster Show in November!
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, November 8, 5-8 p.m.
December
Community Exhibit: Layers
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. December’s theme is LAYERS! Submit one piece of work to be part of the show by Wednesday, November 27.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m.