Exhibit: Life’s Hidden Treasures

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

"The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart."  Judy Garland Life’s Hidden Treasures can be found in the friends and family that surround us every day; those wonderful destinations that provide solace and renewal or surprise us with the unexpected. There are the life changing moments that illuminate and elevate our […]

Exhibit: “Stitched…Woven…Appliqued…Embellished…Pieced”

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

Explore the Art of Fiber  Fiber or textile art is considered the oldest form of art. The first fiber was plain and created only to solve a utilitarian need.  But a plain “canvas” sparked artist to embellish and decorate it.  Artist have been using fibers obtained from plants, animals, and insects to create since prehistoric […]

Exhibit: Dianna Shomaker – A Retrospective

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

Welcome to Dianna's art world. We invite you to view and become acquainted with her work and what it means to her, and further your appreciation for the abstract art that has evolved in tandem with her life.   Not all of her work is abstract, as is also true of other artists. Dianna is an […]

Exhibit: The Love of Calligraphy: Escribiente ~ Albuquerque Calligraphic Society

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

Escribiente, Albuquerque’s Calligraphy Society, celebrates its 45th anniversary with a member exhibition of calligraphic art. “The Love of Calligraphy” showcases a diversity of styles and techniques from delicate ornate flourishing to abstract mixed media art. Drop by the library on Saturday, February 25, 2–4 pm and take home a personalized bookmark created by Escribiente calligraphers. […]

Exhibit: New Mexico ~ Sense of Place

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

Magical, enchanted, complex and at times tragic....New Mexico's history and environment is as diverse as its inhabitants. Inviting artists to contribute their interpretation and sense of place in their chosen medium. Exhibit submissions CLOSED. Coordinator:  Margaret Bruch Image:  John DeSpain "Saint's Preserve Us!" Pastel $400

Exhibit: 26th Annual Placitas Studio Tour’s Preview Exhibit

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

The Annual Placitas Studio Tour Preview Exhibit will be on display in the Gracie Lee Community Room prior to and during the annual studio tour May 13-14, 2023, traditionally held over Mother’s Day weekend. The exhibit will feature artwork by each artist on the tour, and will be organized by neighborhoods to allow visitors to easily locate the […]