• September 2025: “Poetrees” Art Exhibition

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    “Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” — Kahlil Gibran Artists were asked to create a portrait of a tree or trees or to explore the abstract essence of trees in their work. May it be a poetic rendering of a favorite tree or a visual expression of concern for the future […]

  • November Exhibit: Children’s Art Inspired by Books

    This exhibit of children's art was created by the students of the Placitas Elementary School from September through May, 2024 under the guidance of Joanne Collier, Art Teacher. Ms. Collier […]

  • November Reception: Children’s Art ~ Art Inspired by Books

    This exhibit of children's art was created by the students of the Placitas Elementary School from September through May, 2024 under the guidance of Joanne Collier, Art Teacher. Ms. Collier along with the Placitas Library's Collection Coordinator, Nancy Guist, chose a selection of books with colorful, vivid, and dynamic illustrations. The students read the books […]

  • February 2026 – “The Eyes Have It”

    Shakespeare suggested that the eyes are a window to the soul. No words are needed when eyes convey feelings and emotions. Whether intentionally or inadvertently, we all tend to intuit […]

  • March 2026 – “Art of the Word”

    For the “Art of the Word” exhibition, artists are invited to combine text with visual imagery, whether to convey a message or emotion or simply as a graphic component of the […]

  • June 2026 – “The Fabric of Life: Art that Moves You”

    Wearable art comes to life when in motion. “Art that moves you” invites audiences to experience the energy of form in flux, as artists present garments and accessories designed not only to be seen, but worn, moved in, and lived in. The Fabric of Life” is a celebration of garments that speak—stories stitched, sculpted, and […]

  • July 2026 – “Elements”

    Enter a realm where the forces that shape our planet come alive in color, form and texture. Elements is an art exhibition that celebrates the beauty of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water—the four primal energies that have inspired myth, science, and creativity for centuries. Coordinators: John Streicher & Rebecca Cohen Artist Reception: Friday, July 24, […]