Placitas Library

June 2025 Artist Reception: "Assemblage"
2025-06-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Placitas Community Library, 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, 87043, United States
Parcels become a parcel.

September 2025: "Poetrees" Art Exhibition
2025-09-23 - 2025-10-13 | Placitas Community Library, 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, 87043, 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 of forests around the world, this is the opportunity to “hug a tree” with your eyes.
“I Can’t Get Out of the Way”
Artist: Tara Hoyer

October Artist Reception: "Poetrees"
2025-10-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Placitas Community Library, 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, 87043, United States
“Ailanthus”
Artist: Molly Zurek

November Exhibit: Children's Art Inspired by Books
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-18 | NM
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 and then created their own colorful creation of art inspired by their chosen book.

The ages of the students ranged from Kindergarten to 6th grade. (ages 5-12)

November 2025: "All Mixed Up" - Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico Art Exhibition
2025-11-25 - 2026-01-01 | Placitas Community Library, 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, 87043, United States
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

December 2025 Artist Reception: "All Mixed Up" - Mixed Media Textile Artist of New Mexico
2025-12-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Placitas Community Library, 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, 87043, United States

January 2026 - "Judith Roderick: A Retrospective"
2026-01-03 - 2026-02-05 | NM
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 showcases the breadth of her work — from early paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and on silk, to linocuts, woodblocks, and lithographs from the 1960s through the 1980s. It also highlights her exquisite art quilts, which have been her primary focus since 2008.
Grateful for a lifetime spent as an artist, Judith celebrates the chance to interpret the world through color, texture, and imagination — a creative journey spanning decades of discovery and delight.
Artist Reception: Sunday, January 18, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Artist Reception - "Judith Roderick - A Retrospective"
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | NM

February 2026 - "The Eyes Have It"
2026-02-07 - 2026-03-05 | NM
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 a direct link between a friend or stranger’s eyes and their inner feelings. Think back to the pandemic and how reliant we were to understand meaning by searching the eyes that peered above each mask.
This exhibit is an opportunity for all creatives to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions without the need for words, and to encourage viewers to use their own eyes to interpret their intent.
Coordinator: Margaret Bruch
Artist Reception: Friday, February 20, 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Artist Reception - "The Eyes Have It"
2026-02-20 17:00 - 18:30 | NM
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 Morrow, Rachel O’Connor, Nicholas Tesluk, Katie Thomas, Pam Troutman, Geri Verble, Kathryn Weil

March 2026 - "Art of the Word"
2026-03-07 - 2026-04-08 | NM
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 work.
This is your chance to channel your inner Jenny Holzer, Ed Ruscha, Barbara Kruger, Glen Ligon, or Robert Indiana all of whom incorporate terse verbal messages as part of their 2- or 3-dimensional creations.
Or perhaps you might emulate Picasso, whose collages often include random words that cavort with the shapes and colors in which they’re embedded.
Have fun!
Coordinators: Rebecca Cohen & Sandy Johnson
Artist Reception: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Image: Amy Atkinson

Artist Reception - "Art of the Word"
2026-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 | NM
Artist:
Margi Weir
“Family Farm”

April 2026 - Placitas Studio Tour Preview Exhibit
2026-04-14 - 2026-05-10 | NM
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.
The Preview Exhibit opens on April 14th and runs through May 10th, organized by studio number and neighborhood – the perfect way to plan your tour before Mother’s Day weekend!
Studio Tour dates/times:Friday, May 8Saturday, May 9Sunday, May 1010:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
https://placitasstudiotour.org/
Coordinator: Colleen Gregoire & John Streicher

June 2026 - "The Fabric of Life: Art that Moves You"
2026-06-07 - 2026-07-09 | NM
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 shaped around the body. Each piece in the exhibit serves as a narrative vessel, weaving cultural identity, memory, and imagination into material form. Whether crafted from reclaimed plastics or organic fibers, the works confront issues of sustainability, body politics, and personal transformation.
You are encouraged to think outside the “pencil skirt”. Flashy whimsical clothing, decorative hats, colorful earrings, kimonos, embellished shoes/boots, boas, scarves, masks…
Coordinators: Geri Verble & Katie Thomas
Artist Reception: Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 pm

July 2026 - "Elements"
2026-07-11 - 2026-08-13 | NM
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, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 pm

August 2026 - Placitas Garden Tour Artists Exhibition
2026-08-15 - 2026-09-20 | NM
More info to come.
Coordinators: Sue Ortiz & Sandy Johnson

September 2026 - "Vibrant Souls: A Dia de los Muertos Celebration"
2026-09-22 - 2026-10-12 | NM
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 all ages come together to celebrate and honor the lives of those who have passed away. It is celebrated through storytelling, music, and dancing – believing that the spirits return to visit the living.
Altars, known as “ofrendas”, are adorned with flowers, food, and items of the deceased to welcome their spirit. Marigolds are used to decorate altars and are believed to please the spirits. They also signify the beauty and fragility of life.
All forms of art representing this tradition: altars, painted faces, colorful flowers, and painted skulls are an integral part of this celebration and will be on display during this exhibit.
Coordinators: Geri Verble & Katie Thomas
Artist Reception: Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 pm

November 2026 - "The Committee gets Artsy"
2026-11-08 - 2026-11-17 | NM
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 window for the exhibit, the Committee decided to turn the spotlight inward—stepping up to display their own creations and share a bit of their artistic spirit in this rare presentation of talent.
Committee Members: Margaret Bruch, Rebecca Cohen, Colleen Gregoire, Linda Hughes, Sandy Johnson, Sue Ortiz, John Streicher, Katie Thomas, and Geri Verble.
Coordinators: Linda Hughes & Margaret Bruch

December 2026: "The Language of Turquoise"
2026-11-24 - 2027-01-04 | NM
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 from ancient spiritual ceremonies to contemporary art and design. It is more than a color; it is a symbol woven into the fabric of nature and culture…sky and water, protection and healing, joy and spiritual connections.
Coordinator: Linda Hughes

Artist Reception: December 11, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
