Arts & Culture News
StoryCorps, the Groundbreaking Oral History Project, to Preserve Stories of Albuquerque Residents During Visit
Albuquerque Museum will host event to record the stories of local residents through both in-person and virtual interviews and preserve them in the Library of Congress.
New Public Art Sculpture Emphasizes Responsible Water Use
City dedicates Sawmill Public Art project installation by artist Thomas Sayre at Mill Pond Refuge.
BioPark Breaks Ground on Heritage Farm Renovations
Expanded homes for animals, orchard improvements, and electric train included in project
CABQ Media Rebrand Celebrates Community
New look and name for City’s platform for Burqueños to express themselves through video and audio.
ABQ BioPark Completes Seasonal Silvery Minnow Release
Conservation effort has released over 50,000 endangered fish into the Rio Grande river since December.
Arts & Culture Department Celebrates Women’s Voices at Albuquerque Museum
Michelle Otero to read from memoir "Vessels" on March 19
Local Artist Honors "Changemakers" With Murals; Recognizes Anti-violence Work in the Community
Public invited to Grow the Future unveiling and celebration at the International District Library on March 18.
UPDATE: Painting Begins on Vision Zero Mural at Expo New Mexico on March 20
Community mural in the International District to encourage more cautious driving to prevent traffic fatalities and serious injuries
City at the Crossroads Author Joline Gutierrez Krueger to Speak at Albuquerque Museum Third Thursday Event
Journalist documented Albuquerque’s emergency response to COVID-19, protests, and political unrest of 2020.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper II (Elephants)
The ABQ BioPark’s Elephant team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to serve as an Assistant Zookeeper of Elephants at the ABQ BioPark.
Exhibition Invites Reflection on One’s Perspective
Show opens at South Broadway Cultural Center on March 7.
Albuquerque Museum Presents Celebrated Photographer’s Exploration of the West
“Journey West: Danny Lyon” exhibition opens March 11, highlighting the work of the internationally known photographer.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 8: City Recruiting Host Sites for 2023 Mayor's Creative Youth Corps
Summer mentorship provides youth arts based leadership opportunities; chance for local orgs to engage youth.
Lions Kenya and Dixie may soon leave the ABQ BioPark.
Siblings’ relocation part of modernization of zoo’s oldest habitats
Albuquerque Museum Announces Casa San Ysidro's 2023 Season
Discover a late 19th century building turned into a plazuela-style rancho, living museum.
City Recruiting Host Sites for 2023 Mayor's Creative Youth Corps
Summer mentorship provides youth arts based leadership opportunities; chance for local orgs to engage youth.
City Seeks to Celebrate the Next Group of Creatives Who Shape the Greater Albuquerque Area
Creative Bravos Awards nominations now open; recognize the diversity of creative work in the community.
South Broadway Neighborhood Featured in Docuseries
Latest episode of Neighborhoods at a Crossroads premieres on Feb. 9, includes Kirtland and East End additions.
Albuquerque Museum Presents Indigenous Art, Culture, and Community
Award-winning Works from the Ruth and Sidney Schultz Collection.
New Works from Living Local Artists at Albuquerque Museum
From prints and photographs to neon sculptures.
Public Library Presents Books to the Big Screen Featuring Film Adaptations of Roald Dahl
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory among free offerings at 8 branches.
KiMo Theatre Hosts Screening of Bands of Enchantment Season 2
Emmy nominated series filmed entirely in Albuquerque last September.
New SBCC Exhibition Explores Artists’ Spiritual Connections to the Land
Show opens at South Broadway Cultural Center with reception on Jan. 19.
ABQ BioPark Helps to Rescue Tiger Cub
Cub to receive temporary care from experienced animal care staff
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut Publicly Debuts Two Seals
Duo had previously lived behind the scenes at the ABQ BioPark.
City of Albuquerque and Explora Celebrate Opening of X Studio, Designed by Teens for Teens
Will serve over 6,000 teens each year, connecting them to STEAM learning opportunities,
President Biden Appoints Albuquerque Museum Director to National Committee
Andrew Connors began his term with the Cultural Property Advisory Committee in August.
ABQ BioPark Celebrates a Successful 2022
New babies, conservation success, animal wellness advances and staff leadership all top the list.
Birds at the ABQ BioPark Again have Access to Their Outdoor Homes
Many were brought indoors to protect them from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
City of Albuquerque & Albuquerque Public Library Foundation Release One Albuquerque, One Hundred Poets: a Poets in the Libraries Anthology
Anthology celebrates Albuquerque's vibrant and diverse poetry scene.