Gallery One 2026-2027 Exhibition Call

Gallery One 2026-2027 Exhibition Call
Call for Art Exhibitions for Gallery One at Albuquerque City Hall

Deadline: October 23, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.

Submit Exhibition Application

Gallery One 2026-2027 Exhibition Call - Frequently Asked Questions

PROJECT INTENT/THEME: The City of Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Division seeks up to 4 group or community art exhibitions for Gallery One in 2026-27.

Gallery One is a community art gallery space on the first floor of Albuquerque City Hall (pictured above) at 1 Civic Plaza NW. The goals and mission for the gallery is to foster an intersection between Albuquerque artists, the community and City government that engages and draws new, diverse audiences and provides more exhibition opportunities to local, emerging artists.

The gallery space serves as an educational resource with exhibitions that complement and support existing Public Art Urban Enhancement Division programming.

Gallery One is a non-commercial gallery and the Public Art Urban Enhancement Division does not facilitate sales of artwork. Any artwork sales will be handled by the artist(s).

Gallery One can accommodate approximately 6 exhibitions per year; one to two months total for each exhibition, including install and deinstall.

Applicants are encouraged to visit Gallery One prior to submitting their exhibition proposal. The gallery is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Friday, October 3, 2025, applicants may reach out to Public Art staff at [email protected] to schedule an appointment for visiting the gallery when it is closed.   

SITE: The site for exhibitions is Gallery One on the first floor of the City Hall building at 1 Civic Plaza NW. Below is a plan view drawing of the gallery space with the dimensions of the three wall spaces (43.8 feet x 21.8 feet x 37.5 feet). The walls are approximately 10 feet tall.

MEDIA: Exhibitions may include 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional works suitable for indoor display.

Exhibitions may also utilize the Epson Projector on the exterior wall of Gallery One for video or digital media installations.

PROMOTION: The Public Art Program will promote Gallery One exhibitions through various press networks including, but not limited to social media, public mailing lists, press release, and the City’s webpage.

Additional promotional materials and/or marketing are the responsibility of the selected artist group curating the exhibition.

EXHIBITION CRITERIA: The Public Art Program will consider group/community exhibitions that:

• Include three (3) or more artists (please note: individual artist submissions will not be considered);
• Embody the mission and goals of Gallery One and are educational, cultural and of public interest;
• Are cohesive thematically and/or aesthetically; and
• Envision the full use of the space (see site description above).

Submissions that include ideas for connecting the exhibit to potential programming (artist talks, presentations, screenings, dry workshops, etc.) are strongly encouraged.

The Public Art Program reserves the right to refuse or not allow any display of art which might be offensive to the public. Proposed artwork must not include subject matter such as the apparent representation of violence, inappropriate nudity, denigration of individuals or cultures, or appropriation of and/or desecration of significant cultural symbols.

APPLICATION PROCESS: This is a statewide, open invitation for New Mexico residents. Proof of residency may be required.

The following must be submitted using the online application for consideration:

1. Artist Group Name
2. Point of contact name, email, address, and phone number
3. Description of artist group: including background, past projects, current explorations, etc. Not to exceed 300 words.
4. Contact information and artist statements/bios for each participating artist as a PDF.
5. Detailed description of the proposed exhibition including how it meets the Exhibition Criteria. Not to exceed 500 words.
6. If applicable, a brief description of potential programming (artist talks, presentations, screenings, dry workshops, etc.). Please note that exhibition programming is not required.
7. Examples of Participating Artists’ Work combined as one PDF document. 1-4 examples per Participating Artist should be included along with title, date, media, and dimensions, and type of mounting.
   Examples may include:

• Images of previous work
• Mock-up, sketch, or rendering of proposed work
• Links to audio, digital, and/or video files

8. Description of what installation assistance and/or materials are needed for the exhibition.

All materials should be submitted using the online form: https://coacommunityevents.wufoo.com/forms/202627-gallery-one-exhibition-application

Please note that there is not a save and return function for the application form. For assistance with the online application or help with technical issues, please email Public Art staff at [email protected].

SELECTION PROCESS: The Gallery One Committee will review and score applications that meet the Exhibition Criteria. The selection criteria shall include, but is not limited to:

• The artist groups’ connection to New Mexico and/or the Albuquerque community
• Demonstrated artistic quality (use of media, unique vision, quality of work, etc.)
• Engagement of and impact to the Gallery One community (including City employees, visitors to City Hall, etc.)

ELIGIBILITY: Legal residents of New Mexico are eligible to submit.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:  The application must be submitted electronically by 3:59 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

QUESTIONS/FOLLOW UP: Questions about Gallery One and the 2026-27 exhibition application may be directed to Public Art staff by email at [email protected].

Gallery One 2026 - 2027 Exhibition FAQs

1. Are there examples of previous exhibitions in Gallery One? Applicants can learn more about past exhibitions in Gallery One at cabq.gov/galleryone.
   
   
2. What kind of work examples should be included in the application? The examples of artwork for each participating artist, should give a sense of the artist’s style, aesthetic choices, media, etc. Please note if images are of the work(s) that will be part of the proposed exhibition.
   
   Please be sure to include 1-4 work samples per participating artist in the form of images, mock-ups/renderings, or links to audio/video/digital works.
   
   If selected, Public Art staff may request a listing of the artwork that will be part of the exhibition.
   
   
3. If selected, can the list of participating artists be updated? Yes, Public Art staff will request a listing of participating artists in selected exhibitions. Please include a list of potential participating artists in the application.
   
   
4. Can teachers submit student work for exhibition? Yes, student or youth artwork may be submitted for consideration as long as it meets the Exhibition Criteria.
   
   
5. Is there a stipend or budget for exhibitions in Gallery One? There is not a budget for exhibitions in Gallery One at this time. Gallery One is a free space available for exhibitions and Public Art staff may provide support and assistance with hanging, materials (e.g. hanging hardware, tools, monitors, projector(s), label text printing/mounting, etc.), and promotions.
   
   
6. Can artwork in a proposed exhibition be listed for sale? Yes, artwork may be listed for sale, though all sales must be handled by the artist concluding the end of the exhibition dates and pickup of the artwork by the artist. Gallery One is a non-commercial gallery and Public Art staff do not facilitate sales or exchange of artwork.
   
   
7. Can artist groups create and share an exhibition catalog? Yes, selected groups are welcome to create and share any additional promotional materials they would like (including exhibition catalogs or postcards). Please note that if these materials are shared in the gallery, they must be available for free to the gallery visitors and the public.