Arts & Culture News
Albuquerque Museum Presents "Nuclear Communities of the Southwest"
Exhibition features artists’ responses to NM’s ties to nuclear technology.
An Elephant-sized Effort Went Into Helping Irene the Elephant When She Needed Eye Surgery
Follow up on Irene the elephant's eye surgery performed in late 2022.
Revamping the Mother Road: City Announces Winners of Route 66 Sign Improvement Grants
14 historic Route 66 signs will be funded for restoration and rehabilitation.
Applications Now Open for Paid Arts Mentorships
City’s popular MCYC summer program supports local youth interested in careers in arts and culture.
New Anthology Presents a Poetic Tapestry of Albuquerque
Community invited to celebrate creativity and diverse voices at launch event
The ABQ Biopark Says a Heart-breaking Goodbye to Tonka the Sumatran Orangutan
Tonka, 44, was the second oldest male Sumatran orangutan in the United States.
Creative Bravos Awards Recipients Announced for 2024
Nine awardees join a long list of distinguished locals elevating the creative community.
Become a Mentor for Mayor's Creative Youth Corps
City Seeking Host Sites and Mentors for Summer Program.
Albuquerque Museum Receives Prestigious Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Grant to support upcoming exhibition, Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialog.
Oscar Winners Head to the Public Library for "Books to the Big Screen"
The Public Library of ABQ/BernCo and Friends of the Public Library Present Annual Movie Extravaganza.
Full STEAM Ahead at Balloon Museum in 2024
Evening event for all ages features art opening among other fun activities.
Discover a World of Possibilities
New exhibit "The Field of Possibilities" opens at South Broadway Cultural Center
ABQ BioPark gives “gold star” treatment in the golden years
Reticulated giraffes June and Buccaneer receive individualized geriatric care
ABQ BioPark celebrates the first kangaroo joey at the Zoo since 2013
Western grey kangaroo joey is peeking out of the pouch
34 Local Artists Selected for Resiliency Residency
Award amounts doubled for 2024 round of innovative City arts program.
Albuquerque Museum Presents Coast to Coast to Coast: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Exhibition is the first large-scale survey of Indigenous art from Canada to be presented internationally.
“Gallery One” Makes its Debut, and You’re Invited
Come Celebrate New Art Gallery and Public Facing Offices at City Hall.
Find Festive Freebies and Family Fun at “New Year’s Eve Before Dark”
Enjoy bubbles, live music, and one last look at the O’Keeffe and Moore exhibition.
Landis Pulido Selected as CityMaker
Program Brings Local Artists to the Public Sector to Impact and Inspire Communities.
Route 66 Takes Reality Down the Road
City’s Department of Arts & Culture Seeks Augmented Reality Projects for Route 66 Centennial Celebration.
City Publishes Let’s Explore Albuquerque! Activity Book Geared Toward Kids and Tweens
Launch event on Dec. 30; free copies available on ABQ Ride and City public venues.
New Research Uncovers Economic Influence of $271 Million Generated by the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in Albuquerque
The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study underscores the significant impact of arts and culture in creating better communities.
South Broadway Cultural Center Celebrates 28 Years of Our Lady of Guadalupe Exhibition
Annual Art Reception on Dec. 9 Features Community Altar by April Gallegos.
ABQ BioPark Investing in Cutting-Edge DNA Lab to Quickly Test Elephants for Often-Fatal Virus
Only seven zoo labs in the country exist to conduct on-site EEHV testing
Step into the Magic of Old Town Holiday Stroll
Festive fun, timeless traditions and holiday tree lighting highlight event that also features shopping, entertainment, and free admission to area museums.
Twinkle Light Parade Illuminates Nob Hill for an Evening of Enchantment
Holiday shopping throughout Nob Hill encouraged before and after event.
ABQ BioPark Brings in Some New Animals, Helps Others Move to New Homes
Moves are all part of a holistic vision for animal welfare.