February 2025: “WILD” – A Group Mosaic Artist Exhibition

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

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: […]

Patron Appreciation Open House

Learn about the library's services, resources and programs! Offering light snacks; Talavera door prizes; join in on a library tour.

March 2025: “Abstract Expressions” Art Exhibition

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

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 […]

March 2025 Artist Reception: “Abstract Expressions”

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

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 […]

May 2025: “Operation Art: A Salute to Veteran Artists” Exhibition

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

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 […]

May 2025 Artist Reception: “Operation Art: A Salute to Veteran Artists”

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

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 families. The artist reception will begin with a Presentation of Colors by the Women Warriors Color Guard of Albuquerque. Guests can enjoy refreshments and browse […]

June 2025: “Assemblage” Art Exhibition

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

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 collage, a two-dimensional art form that combines flat images to suggest depth and explore spatial relationships, assemblage combines actual multidimensional objects into an artistic whole, […]

July 2025: “Raining Cats & Dogs” Art Exhibition

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

Ancient Egyptians idealized cats and captured them in art to decorate their Pharaoh's tombs. Old European Masters painting royalty included their favorite hounds and terriers. We thought it fun to repeat that ancient practice of honoring  cats and dogs in art during the 2025 summer monsoon season while it might be raining dogs and cats. […]