There are many things about Albuquerque that might catch you by surprise. One of them is that Albuquerque is one of America's great unsung art hubs, a haven for creativity in the Southwest. 

Our brokers are excited to share their favorite art spaces, studios, and galleries in Albuquerque. These are some of the best places to experience New Mexico's local and regional art scene at its finest.

• Mariposa Gallery - 3500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  Established in 1974, Mariposa Gallery is located on Route 66 in Albuquerque's historic Nob Hill area. With a focus on local handmade jewelry, art, and ceramics, it's one of the oldest contemporary craft galleries in the United States. Mariposa Gallery's colorful storefront remains a classic place to find unique New Mexico arts and crafts.
  
  
• Wright's Indian Art - 2677 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
  Bringing handmade Native American art directly from the artists to the public, Wright's Indian Art is a long-running staple of Albuquerque's art and culture scene. From its humble beginnings as a trading post in 1907, Wright's has grown to become a respected institution as well as a very popular tourist destination. Every piece in the gallery and shop is unique and original. 
  
  
• Albuquerque Photographers Gallery - 328 San Felipe St NW Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87104
  The art of photography is alive and well in Albuquerque, and you'll find the best works by top local photographers at the Albuquerque Photographers Gallery. This artist-owned cooperative gallery is the only one of its kind in New Mexico to be devoted solely to the work of local photographers. The gallery recently moved to a new location in Old Town, and they're open every day of the week. 
  
  
• Amapola Gallery - 205 Romero St NW D, Albuquerque, NM 87104
  Started as a creative partnership between a handful of local artists in 1980, Amapola Gallery has grown to become a thriving art community. Works by 40-plus artists are currently displayed in their warm, welcoming space in Old Town Albuquerque. Amipola Gallery's offerings are ever-changing and include everything from paintings and sculptures to pottery and macrame. 
  
  
• Aurora Borealis Glassworks - 5001 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
  Although Aurora Borealis Glassworks does include an art gallery space, it is also much more than that. This unique Albuquerque institution also functions as an art school, passing on the craft of glass blowing, fusing, casting, etching, and stained glass to future generations. Glass-making classes are open for enrollment, and the instructors are all talented glass artists who also offer custom glass art on commission. 
  
  
• 516 Arts - 516 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  A non-collecting contemporary art museum established in 2016, 516 Arts aims to showcase today's best and most thought-provoking new art. The museum displays ever-changing programs and exhibitions by local, national, and international artists, ensuring that 516 Arts' offerings are diverse and engaging.
  
  
• Yucca Art Gallery - 1 Patio Market, 206 1/2, San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
  An artists' cooperative located in the heart of Albuquerque's vibrant and historic Old Town, Yucca Art Gallery offers a beautiful array of artworks. Everything you see in the gallery is made by the local artists who cooperatively own the space. Representing a broad spectrum of styles, genres, and mediums, the work here is unique and original, and Yucca Art Gallery remains a staple of New Mexico's art world, just as it has since 1964. 

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