Our regular Hours are Tues. 10-7, Wed. Thurs. & Sat. 10-5, and Sun. 1-4.
The New Mexico Gourd Society is thrilled to display our decorated gourds and showcase the remarkable talents of our members. Many techniques have been used such as wood burning, carving, […]
Each program will have stories, an activity, time to check out books, and refreshments. The program will be 1-1.5 hours.
Gourd Artist: Ginger Larkin
A retrospective featuring works by longtime Placitas residents Mary and Karl Hofmann will begin the Placitas Community Library’s 2024 exhibition series in the Gracie Lee Community Room. The couple is […]
As displaced persons of the African Diaspora, upon birth we are inundated with tainted notions of other’s perceptions of who we are, can be, will be, and won’t be. Because […]
“Our America” is a tapestry of cultural diversity bound together by the unique weft and warp of stories and experiences of all people representing various backgrounds and origins of the […]
Placitas Community Library is delighted to host a conversation between two of our favorite authors, Anne Hillerman and our own Ron Franscell, on Sunday, June 23 at 2pm. Over the […]
Artist Reception: August 2, 5:00 -6:30 pm Chaco Culture National Historical Park is considered to be the sacred ancestral homelands of the Hopi and Pueblo people. Las Placitas Association sponsored […]
Photography by David Haigh
Over the past eight years PACE has offered courses on science, water rights and where our water comes from, literature, jazz and classical music, life planning in our senior years, […]
The Placitas Community Library exhibit - "Native Visions" celebrates Native American artists. This art exhibit showcases Native American artistic talents in painting, pottery, basketry, jewelry and other art forms. Coordinators: […]
Coordinators: Geri Verble and Margaret Bruch
Inspired by the beauty in which we live, from the grand scale to the minute, through seasonal and temporal changes, we create “From Our Hearts.” — Bunny and Leland Bowen […]
In collaboration with Mosaic New Mexico, Placitas Library will display work of approximately twenty local mosaic artists. Imagery fanciful, realistic or design oriented - all will have wild spirit!! Coordinators: […]
Learn about the library's services, resources and programs! Offering light snacks; Talavera door prizes; join in on a library tour.
Dive into a realm where boundaries blur and colors, lines, and shapes speak louder than words. Experience the raw, unfiltered thoughts and emotions captured by local artistic visionaries working in […]
This unique, vibrant exhibit offers a journey into the depths of abstraction. Expect the unexpected, and let art awaken your imagination. Come and meet the artists! Janine Wilson PK Williams […]
A select art collection from Placitas Studio Tour artists will be on display. Coordinator: Colleen Gregoire
Operation Art highlights inspirational works by active-duty service members, Veterans, National Guard and Reserves, their spouses, and Gold Star Families. The collection spans a variety of mediums, reflecting a broad […]
All 33 featured artists are members of New Mexico Veteran Art, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and showcasing the creative talents of military personnel, past and present, and their […]
Assemblage is a technique used by artists to contribute to the overall texture and visual interest of their art and to give it a new context and aesthetic value. Unlike […]
Parcels become a parcel.
“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 […]
"Ailanthus" Artist: Molly Zurek
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 […]
The Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico create in the diverse and magical realm of mixed media. A little bit of everything imaginable. Coordinator: Linda Hughes
Judith Roderick began her creative journey as a Painting and Design major at Carnegie Tech in the 1960s and has been joyfully immersed in art ever since. This retrospective exhibition […]
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 […]
Artists: Lisa Avila, Corky Baron, Rex Barron, Jill Bartel, Indira Boswell, Allen Bourne, Bunny Bowen, Jeri Burzin, Patricia Earle-Baron, Linda Heath, Catherine Kelly, Tatiana Klimov, Claire Lissance, MarkLavon Maestas, Barbara […]
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 […]
Artist: Margi Weir "Family Farm"
Join us for a special preview of the 29th Annual Placitas Studio Tour Preview Exhibit, featuring the work of 62 Placitas artists who create right here in our own community. […]
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 […]
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 […]
More info to come. Coordinators: Sue Ortiz & Sandy Johnson
Day of the Dead is typically celebrated on November 1 and 2, coinciding with All Saints’ Day. It is filled with happiness and love as family members and friends of […]
For many years, the Placitas Community Library’s Art Committee has proudly showcased the work of talented artists from our community and surrounding areas. This time, with only a brief 10-day […]
Step into a world awash in the tranquil yet vibrant hues of turquoise. This exhibition delves into the profound significance and universal appeal of this captivating color, exploring its journey […]
