Events Calendar of
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1—4 P.M.
Public Opening:
Focus on Youth
Join us in celebrating the opening of Focus on Youth, an annual juried exhibition of photographs and films created by high school students from the Albuquerque Public Schools. The exhibition includes nearly 100 photographs and short films, reflecting mastery across a range of techniques including silver print, digital and special techniques in photography, art books and digital film. An awards ceremony will take place in Ventana Salon at 2 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 5—8:30 P.M.
Third Thursday
Free event
In honor of the Good Dogs exhibition, join the Animal Welfare Department for the first ever dog adoption event to be held in the Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Garden. Enjoy the galleries, music, art activities, and food as you learn about how you can help get good dogs good homes.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2 P.M.
Opening Conversation: Open to All: Reflections on a Century of Service
Free event
Join us for a special conversation with current and former library staff as we reflect on the rich history of service at the Special Collections Library in Albuquerque. In conjunction with the exhibition Open to All: A Century of Access at the Special Collections Library, this event will explore the library’s legacy of providing access to a world of learning for generations of Albuquerque residents. Whether you are a longtime library patron or new to the Special Collections Library, this conversation promises to offer a deeper understanding of the institution’s impact and the people who have helped shape its history.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 5—8:30 P.M.
Third Thursday
Free event
Celebrate Juneteenth at Albuquerque Museum, in collaboration with the Office of Black Community Engagement. Join us for an evening of food, music, and celebration, featuring special performances and the goods and services of the Ujima Collective, ending with a walk through the sculpture garden in honor of Dr. Opal Lee.
Photo: Yanelle Mexicano, Hide, West Mesa High, Grade 11
Photo: Brooks Studio, Dog with a Stool, ca. 1930, gelatin silver print, gift of Channell Graham
Photo: Barnes & Caplin, Book Stacks in Main Library, 1949, gelatin silver print, gift of Albuquerque National Bank
Photo: Juneteenth Celebration from the City of Albuquerque Office of Equity and Inclusion
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2—3 P.M.
Opening Conversation: Abstracting Nature
Free event
Join us for a conversation with artists Judy Tuwaletstiwa, Joanna Keane Lopez, and Joan Weissman, whose work reflects a deep personal connection to glass, adobe, or textile. Held in celebration of Abstracting Nature, this event highlights how these artists blend natural elements with innovative takes on traditional mediums to express history, place, and belonging. This exhibition is supported in part by the Chicago Woodman Foundation.
EVENTS AT CASA SAN YSIDRO
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 10 A.M—4 P.M. Festival: Heritage Day
Free event at Casa San Ysidro
Each May, Casa San Ysidro and the Corrales Historical Society celebrate local heritage with a free event featuring New Mexico’s living traditions. Enjoy hands-on activities that bring the historical heart of Corrales to life, presented by Casa and the Albuquerque Museum.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1:30—3 P.M. Workshop: Heritage Spinning & Weaving Dyeing Purposes and Uses
Free event at Casa San Ysidro
This class with Myra Chang Thompson and Carla Wackenheim teaches traditional wool dyeing using local plants. Participants will learn historic color practices and see demonstrations of mordanting techniques.
Tours of Casa San Ysidro
MAY: TUESDAYS—FRIDAYS: 9:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M.
SATURDAY: 10:30 A.M., NOON, & 1:30 P.M.
JUNE: TUESDAYS—SATURDAYS: 10:30 A.M., NOON, & 1:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1—3 P.M.
Second Saturday: William Watts Hart Davis in the New Mexico Territory
Free event at Casa San Ysidro
From 1853 to 1857, William Watts Hart Davis served as U.S. district attorney, acting governor, and superintendent of Indian Affairs in the New
ONGOING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, AND SUNDAYS, 11 A.M.—12 P.M.
Old Town Walking Tours
Explore historic Old Town on foot with an informative guide.
TUESDAYS—SUNDAYS, 2 P.M. Gallery Tours
Select exhibitions offered all year around.
SATURDAYS, 1—2:30 P.M.
Family Art Workshops
Make art with the whole family.
WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS 11 A.M.—12 P.M.
Sculpture Garden Tours
A friendly guide will share stories about the artists and thier works.
MAY 7, 16 AND JUNE 4, 20, 10 A.M.—12 P.M.
Conversation with Collections
Staff from the Photo Archives bring photographs from the permanent collection to the lobby and share with visitors to spark curiosity, engage in conversation, and share enthusiasm. Each month features a different theme and all are welcome to stop by for a chat.
Photo credits from left to right: Joan Weissman, Joanna Keane Lopez, photo by Damon Casarez, Judy Tuwaletstiwa, photo by Diana Gaston
MAY 3—JUNE 1, 2025
Focus on Youth
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
For the most up to date exhibition information visit albuquerquemuseum.org
Focus on Youth is a juried student photography and film exhibition showcasing the creativity and perspectives of Albuquerque’s next generation. A long-standing partnership between Albuquerque Public Schools Fine Arts department and Albuquerque Museum, the exhibition highlights student work in a professional museum setting, emphasizing self-expression, skill-building, and creative problem-solving.
THROUGH
JULY 20, 2025
Light, Space, and the Shape of Time
Light, Space, and the Shape of Time explores the evolution of the Light and Space movement from its 1960s Southern California origins to its contemporary expressions, highlighting how a wide diversity of artists continue to expand its themes using breakthroughs in optical and material sciences, with New Mexico’s unique landscape and spirit of experimentation playing a vital role.
Neal Ambrose-Smith (Confederated Salish and Kootenai NaRon of Montana)
Abstract in Your Home, 2009 glass tubing, neon gas, electrical elements, 92 x 71 in. Albuquerque Museum, museum purchase, PC2021.87.1, photo: Albuquerque Museum
Trevor Martinez, Guitar Highlights, Sandia High School, Grade 12
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
For the most up to date exhibition information visit albuquerquemuseum.org
THROUGH AUGUST 24, 2025
Good in Everything
A reflection on the roles we embody in public and the ways urban life shapes our identities. In contrast, nature offers a space for freedom and authenticity, free from performance.
JUNE 21—OCTOBER 12, 2025
Abstracting Nature
Abstracting Nature highlights ten New Mexico-based artists—past and present—whose work reflects deep, personal connections to the local landscape through abstraction. Using materials like glass, adobe, silk, and pastels, artists such as Agnes Martin, Emmi Whitehorse, and Joanna Keane Lopez explore themes of memory, time, and the human relationship to nature. Spanning more than seventy years, the exhibition invites viewers to reconnect with the land that sustains us.
MAY
24—NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Open to all: A Century of Access at the Special Collections Library
Open to All: A Century of Access at the Special Collections Library celebrates the centennial of Albuquerque’s former Main Library, which opened in 1925 and became the Special Collections Library in 1978. Featuring over 100,000 archival materials, the exhibition explores the library’s history, its role in the community, and the ongoing importance of open access to knowledge. Organized by Albuquerque Museum in partnership with the Public Library of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County.
FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
Only in Albuquerque
Our story is told through four galleries: Spirited, Courageous, Resourceful, and Innovative, all connecting to a central gallery entitled Our Land
Common Ground: Art in New Mexico
Artwork from the permanent collection celebrates the diverse creativity of artists living in or influenced by this region.
Barnes & Caplin, Three Children at the Main Library, 1949, gelatin silver print, Albuquerque Museum, gift of Albuquerque National Bank
This exhibition is supported in part by the Chicago Woodman Foundation.
Joan Weissman, Pyramids, 1999, hand-stitched needle-point tapestry, Albuquerque Museum, gift of Joan Weissman
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM FOUNDATION
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Joining the Albuquerque Museum Foundation gives you more opportunities to experience the art, history, events, and educational programming offered at the Albuquerque Museum. Your annual membership entitles you to free admission, invitations to exclusive member previews, and discounts. Learn more at abqmf.org/membership.
MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 5:30—6:15 P.M.
Patrons’ Circle Exclusive
Experience: Six Degrees of Mabel
Patrons’ Circle members are invited to join Museum Guide David Bower for a 35-minute dive into four northern New Mexican paintings, uncovering hidden tales of jealousy, illness, feuds, and untimely death in Mabel Dodge Luhan’s circle.
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 10 A.M.—4 P.M.
Member Exhibition Preview Day of Open to All: A Century of Access at the Special Collections Library
Members enjoy exclusive early access to Open to All: A Century of Access at the Special Collections Library before it opens to the public, offering a first look at this captivating exhibition in a relaxed and intimate setting.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 20,10 A.M.—4 P.M.
Member Exhibition Preview Day of Abstracting Nature
Members enjoy exclusive early access to Abstracting Nature before it opens to the public, offering a first look at this captivating exhibition in a relaxed and intimate setting.
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FRONT COVER Photo of Juneteenth Celebration from the City of Albuquerque Office of Equity & Inclusion