• 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Artist Reception – “The Eyes Have It”

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • November 2026 – “The Committee gets Artsy”

    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 […]

  • December 2026: “The Language of Turquoise”

    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 […]