Arts & Culture News
Get Out the Boat Shoes: Yacht Rock Revue Docks at Civic Plaza for Downtown Summerfest
Free family friendly event includes an artisan market and more.
ABQ BioPark's Obon Festival to feature traditional Japanese drummers and dancers, tea ceremony demo, floating lanterns and more
Tickets available online for the August 13 event.
Sixty Artists From Across New Mexico, California, and Texas Converge in Albuquerque for a Four-Venue Exhibition and Artist Exchange
Exhibition reveals the impact of place in shaping the identity and practice of artists working in landscapes with deeply shared histories.
ABQ BioPark’s Most Vulnerable Animals Now Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Great apes and big cats were the first priorities to receive the vaccine
Department of Arts & Culture Currently in Search of Four Local Artists for a Year Long, Paid Artist Residency
DAC will hire four artists through Artists at Work program to collaborate on social impact initiatives.
From Bonnaroo to the Mother Road: Las Cafeteras to Headline Route 66 Summerfest
Free family friendly event includes multiple stages full of local bands.
ABQ BioPark to Celebrate Animal Care Staff for National Zookeeper Appreciation Week
The week-long event from July 17-23 will include public education and staff appreciation events.
Second Cohort of CityMakers Ready to Bring Their Creativity to City Government
Initiative brings local artists to the public sector to impact and inspire communities.
International District Becomes Home to the Newest Public Library Branch After More Than a Decade of Advocacy
$16.5 million dollar project is the19th branch of The Public Library of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
Shenandoah to Headline Family Friendly Freedom 4th at Balloon Fiesta Park
Free event features the state's brightest fireworks show.
The Office Performing Arts + Film Brings WPA-Inspired Initiative Artists At Work to U.S.-Mexico Borderlands States
8 Cultural Partners Will Host 21 Artists Across Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California, and Texas.
Llamas and Alpaca Move to Heritage Farm
The move will offer more opportunities for the group to graze and take part in other natural behaviors.
Community Members' Reflections on the Pandemic Collected in Lost + Found
Art installation opens at Alpaca Gallery this Friday.
All Black & White S.T.E.A.M Night Event
Monthly event for curious minds of all ages on June 18 includes live music.
New SBCC Art Exhibition Reveals Lessons in Isolation
The work of six artists on display June 9 through July 23
Heights Summerfest Brings New Orleans Jazz to North Domingo Baca Park
Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for 5 decades.
Third Summer of Mayor's Creative Youth Corps Currently Underway
Summer Internship Lays the Foundation for Local Arts Based Leadership Opportunities.
Creative Bravos Awards Names Eight New Recipients
Awards Recognize the Breadth of Creative Work That Exists in the Albuquerque Area.
ABQ BioPark Excited to Welcome New Siamang Family
Eve, Wayan and Rahsia come from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Albuquerque Summerfest and Freedom 4th Headliners Announced
Free, family friendly concerts feature a variety of national and local entertainers.
New Evening Event at the Botanic Garden Features Food, Fun, and Live Music
Family Picnic Night is on May 20.
Deputy Director of Arts & Culture Chosen to be a Cultural Facilitator in Poland
Elsa Menendez will work with Ukrainian artist refugees as part of Mother of Exiles program.
Lola the Grand Cayman blue iguana is carrying eggs!
This is exciting news for this endangered species.
ABQ BioPark Zookeeper Visits Grand Cayman Island to Help With Iguana Conservation
Reptile keeper Phil Mayhew says his experience will help inform the Zoo’s Grand Cayman blue iguana care program.
The Public Library of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Announces the 2022 Summer Reading Program Oceans of Possibilities
Registration for 8-week program opens May 13.
New Teen Volunteer Opportunities This Summer
Nature guides and camp counselors can now learn more about career paths and participate in on-grounds projects.