November 4x4 Mini Art Benefit Show

Start working on your submissions for our November benefit exhibition: the OffCenter Arts 4x4 Mini Art Benefit show! Tiny artwork with a big impact! Donate an 4” x 4” artwork in October and then come shop our 4x4 Mini Art in November for ABQ Artwalk on Friday, November 8.

*Up to four submissions per person.
*2D art only. Up to 4” x 4”.
*Use our paper coasters to create on, or make your own base.
*Create a functional 'coaster' or a tiny artwork to be hung or displayed!

Bonus drop off days:
Bring your mini art to OffCenter Thursday, Oct 31 or Saturday, Nov 2 to be included in the benefit show!

Come see the 4x4 Mini Art show & shop these fun tiny works of art at OffCenter during ABQ Artwalk on Friday, November 8, 5-8 pm.

Up Next in 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.

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.