Contemporary Fine Art
History of The Gallery ABQ
Twenty-Five Years and Going Strong!
In 2027, The Gallery ABQ will celebrate 25 years of supporting and showcasing the work of local artists and craftspeople. Its longevity reflects the dedication of its artist members and their shared commitment to fostering the arts in Albuquerque.
The gallery began in 2002 when Albuquerque artist Nina Adkins brought together fellow artists to establish the Nob Hill Gallery in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill business district. After several successful years, the gallery relocated to Mossman Center on Montgomery Boulevard in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights before moving to Hoffmantown Shopping Center. In 2010, it reopened as The Gallery ABQ, LLC, with artist members sharing ownership and working together as business partners.
Today, the gallery provides opportunities for the member artists to exhibit and sell their work while offering the public an inviting place to discover original art. As a member of the Albuquerque Art Business Association, The Gallery ABQ supports Albuquerque’s vibrant visual arts community with exhibition opportunities available for visiting artists and art groups. Monthly Salon exhibitions and Featured Artist showcases are celebrated during First Friday ARTScrawl receptions, held from 5 to 8 p.m.
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The Gallery ABQ honored as the Best Art Gallery in Albuquerque!
The Albuquerque Journal's 2026 Readers' Choice special section provides residents and visitors more than just a list of local favorites. It is a tribute to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who define the heart of our community. More than 34,000 nominations and votes were cast across 110 categories with 220 business recognized as winners and finalists. The Gallery ABQ proud to be honored as this year's Best Art Gallery! Thank you, Albuquerque!
The Gallery ABQ received a positive review...
"10 Intimate Art Galleries in New Mexico Tourists Say Are Magical" by Ava Langford
"This place feels like dropping into a group of friends who make things.
...the artist-owned model shows in every corner. Different media share the floor without stepping on each other. Ceramics, wood, watercolor, jewelry, and more rotate through tidy displays that read clearly.
You can trace the maker’s hand in each piece, which makes browsing feel personal. I like how the space invites plain talk. You can ask how a bowl got that soft edge or what paper sits behind a watercolor’s glow. The answers come easy, and you learn as you go.
If you want a gallery that wears its community on its sleeve, you found it. ... I normally circle twice, then step toward the piece I kept thinking about. It is that kind of room, patient and open. New Mexico creativity shows up here like a neighbor waving from the porch."
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The Gallery ABQ artwork now hanging
at ABQ Dentistry and Wellness
At ABQ Dentistry & Wellness in Albuquerque, we believe that the story of your health could be read from your mouth. That’s why our goal is to listen to you, so we can help you identify and address the root cause of what brought you here. Then, we want to help you resolve it so you can feel whole. We offer comprehensive services, from cleanings to crowns, using BPA-free materials, SMART protocol amalgam removal, laser bacterial reduction and 3D imaging. We do it all with a philosophy based on whole-body wellness. And if you’re nervous, we’re not here to judge, but to make you comfortable, even taking baby steps if needed. We’re here to support you in achieving a healthy and beautiful mouth, honoring its connections to the rest of your body.
Participating artists: Russell Bessette, Patricia Cream, Carla Forrest, Tatiana Klimov, Alison Thomas, and Linda Weiss