Period, by Renee Rajhi, created for the 2023/24 New Works Program and purchased by CABQ Public Art.

OffCenter Arts is so excited to launch the second round of our artist professional development and art creation program: New Works! In partnership with the City of Albuquerque Public Art department, New Works is designed to support underserved artists and connect the city with new artwork from local artists!

With a series of 10 workshops over 3 months, plus materials and support to create new, original artwork, the New Works program is a unique and welcoming opportunity for artists seeking professional development support!

Learn more and apply to New Works 2025 here! 

New Works 2025 Application is here! Apply to be a part of this artist professional development and art creation program here.

Application open now through February 9, 2025.

Program orientations for selected participants: February 16 and 17.

Program runs March-May with a final exhibition of completed work at FUSION for ABQ Artwalk on June 7!

Workshops will cover topics from writing your artist statement and bio to getting finished work framed, and ready to hang. Learn about approaching galleries, photographing your work, plus marketing and talking about your work. Supportive critique groups offered the opportunity for peer and facilitator feedback on works in progress and participants honed their vision for the new work they were creating. The entire program is formatted to offer support for underserved artists, especially those that may have difficulty accessing other artists opportunities or completing traditional professional development programs.

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Look Up by Christopher Hollis; created for the 2023/24 New Works Program and purchased by CABQ Public Art.

In 2023 & 2024 OffCenter Arts partnered with the City of Albuquerque to host the New Works Program, an artist professional development program for underserved artists. 29 artists completed the two month program consisting of weekly workshops and critique group meetings. Workshops covered topics from writing your artist statement and bio to getting finished work framed, photographed, and ready to hang. Supportive critique groups offered the opportunity for peer and facilitator feedback on works in progress and participants honed their vision for the new work they were creating.

In the end, participants presented the City of ABQ’s Public Art department with over 64 pieces of artwork. The Arts Board and art selection committee selected 44 pieces from 25 artists to purchase and add to the city’s Public Art Collection! Most of the artwork has now been installed at the Gateway Center, along with several pieces from ArtStreet. Read more about the installation here.