This December
When you shop at the OffCenter Arts Gallery, a generous donor has agreed to match EVERY dollar spent with an equal donation to OffCenter! The more you SHOP, the more they'll GIVE!
The gallery is stocked with fantastic art and fun gifts and we're bringing in new work all month. Come treat yourself and shop for your friends & family & coworkers.
What better reason to come and buy art than knowing your purchase will result in a matched donation to OffCenter?! All you have to do is shop at the gallery this December and there will be a matched donation to OffCenter in support of our free community programs!
Our next Community Exhibit:
FEBRUARY 2025
Opposites Attract
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. Anyone in the community is invited to make a piece of art to exhibit in the show.
February’s theme is OPPOSITES ATTRACT! Submit one piece of work to be part of the show by Thursday, January 30.
ABQ Artwalk: Friday, February, 5-8 p.m.
January Exhibit: Doodles, Scribbles, & Masterpieces
The paper that covers OffCenter's studio tables is often the site for surprising and delightful art works. Collected over the years these left behind drawings and paintings will be displayed in January along with other donated artwork shared with OC over the past two decades!
Plus: special short Puppet Theater improv skits from 6 to 7 pm.
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 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.
November
4x4 Mini Art 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 31) and then come shop our 4x4 Mini Art Benefit 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.