516 ARTS is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in Downtown Albuquerque that celebrates thought-provoking art in the here and now. Their mission is to connect contemporary artists and diverse audiences. 516 ARTS presents relevant exhibitions and public programs, which feature a mix of local, national, and international artists and inspire curiosity and creative experimentation.
516 Arts
Artist Lynnette Haozous (Chiricahua Apache - San Carlos Apache Tribe, Diné, Taos Pueblo) installing her mural for Southwest Contemporary's "12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now," 2023, Photo by Suzanne Sbarge
"Southwest Contemporary's 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now"
opening reception, 516 ARTS, 2023, Artwork on view - left: Apolo Gomez, right: Kate Turner,
Photo by Suzanne Sbarge
Visitors view exhibition
"Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli: Downtown" at 516 ARTS, 2022, Photo by Gary Shaw
Eric-Paul Riege (Diné) performs in conjunction with the exhibition
"Art Meets History: Technologies of the Spirit" at 516 ARTS on 08/19/2022, Photo by Daniel Ulibarri
"PUBLIC FORUM: Teaching Between Generations and Cultures" event at 516 ARTS,
featuring Jazmin Novak (Diné, Art Studio, IAIA), Carissa Samaniego (Art Studio,
NMSU), and Marcella Ernest (Ojibwe, Art History, UNM) and Viola Arduini (516 ARTS).
Photo by Daniel Ulibarri
See Also
Grantees
2025 FULCRUM FUND RECIPIENTS
26 March 2025
Grantees
2024 FULCRUM FUND RECIPIENTS
1 April 2024
Grantees
The Fulcrum Fund, a grant program by 516 ARTS announces $90,000 in awards to 11 New Mexico artists in support of their independent projects.
15 March 2023
Grantees
516 ARTS’ Fulcrum Fund to award $90,000 to New Mexico artists in grants of $2,000 to $10,000 for contemporary art projects.
3 November 2022
Fulcrum Fund
516 Arts
Albuquerque, NM
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