Period, by Renee Rajhi, created for the 2023/24 New Works Program and purchased by CABQ Public Art.
OffCenter Arts New Works Program
OffCenter Arts is excited to be hosting the second round of our artist professional development and art creation program: New Works! In partnership with the City of Albuquerque Public Art department, New Works is designed to support underserved artists and connect the city with new artwork from local artists.
This 12-week professional development program provides artists with educational workshops, a peer-network of artists, plus materials and support to create new, original artwork. The New Works program is a unique and welcoming opportunity for artists seeking professional development support.
Featuring artwork by :
Anagamin
Ana Baranda
Amy Ford
Alexis Verdugo
Candace Baca
Chris Horman
Drew Lauderdale
Esperanza Dodge
Genevieve Buskirk
Jason McInnes
Joyce Depow
Kelly Sophia Grace
Eve Tallula Gottwald
Lus Roca
Natalie Olson
Nikki Joseph
Orlando Herrera
Rhiannon Keams
Robin Golden
shiloh burton
Sabah Ul-Hasan
Tracey Baca
W.L. Lee
Yesenia Morales
Join us for an exhibition at FUSION May 14-June 22, featuring new artworks created this spring as part of this program. This exhibition showcases what individuals can create when given the tools and support to cross boundaries and claim their own creative expression.
Exhibition dates: May 14-June 22, 2025.
Exhibition Reception: Friday, June 6, 5–8 PM.
at FUSION, 708 1st St NW
All Sleep is Seeds by Arlaina Ash; created for the 2023/24 New Works Program and purchased by CABQ Public Art. (Prints available for sale in the OffCenter Gallery!)
Working in a variety of media, this diverse group of artists are united in their boundary-crossing experiences. Whether those boundaries are geographic borders, common social barriers such as housing status, or any of the many restrictive cultural boundaries placed on creative expression, these artists create work that expands their own and viewers' expectations.
This exhibition can be viewed during public FUSION events or by appointment from May 14–June 22! To schedule a visit email FUSION.
On the Other Side, by Darla Wirth, created for the 2023/24 New Works Program and purchased by CABQ Public Art.
Applications for this program were open in February 2025.
Workshops cover topics from writing your artist statement and bio to getting finished work framed, and ready to hang. Learn about approaching galleries, photographing your work, plus marketing and talking about your work. Supportive critique groups offered the opportunity for peer and facilitator feedback on works in progress and participants honed their vision for the new work they were creating. The entire program is formatted to offer support for underserved artists, especially those that may have difficulty accessing other artists opportunities or completing traditional professional development programs.
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Look Up by Christopher Hollis; created for the 2023/24 New Works Program and purchased by CABQ Public Art.
In 2023 & 2024 OffCenter Arts partnered with the City of Albuquerque to host the first New Works Program, an artist professional development program for underserved artists. 29 artists completed the two month program consisting of weekly workshops and critique group meetings. Workshops covered topics from writing your artist statement and bio to getting finished work framed, photographed, and ready to hang. Supportive critique groups offered the opportunity for peer and facilitator feedback on works in progress and participants honed their vision for the new work they were creating.
In the end, participants presented the City of ABQ’s Public Art department with over 64 pieces of artwork. The Arts Board and art selection committee selected 44 pieces from 25 artists to purchase and add to the city’s Public Art Collection! Most of the artwork has now been installed at the Gateway Center, along with several pieces from ArtStreet. Read more about the installation here.