A free community art studio located in downtown Albuquerque.
Everyone is welcome to come create, connect, and learn!


Open Sew - Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.


808 Park Ave SW, ABQ, NM * OffCenterArts.org * info@offcenterarts.org
2024 is off to a wonderful start at OffCenter! We're ready for a year full of art and connecting with community. In addition to continuing to offer access to art making for all during Open Studio hours, here's a few of the highlights we're looking forward to in the year ahead...
We’re thrilled to be hosting the Little House Auction at FUSION again this spring! In addition to being the most fun - this event is an important fundraiser for our organization. Help keep OffCenter running smoothly by sharing your creativity and joining us for the exhibit and auction this May!

Save these dates:
*Pick up Little House blanks at OffCenter in March.
*Drop off at FUSION on April 29.
*Preview during ABQ Artwalk on May 3.
*Join us for the Little House Auction at FUSION on Friday, May 10, 5-8 p.m.!

Interested in being a sponsor? Show your support for access to art for all by sponsoring the Little House Auction! Email Mika@OffCenterArts.org for info.
Monthly Exhibits & ABQ Artwalk receptions! Join us every month during ABQ Artwalk to check out our rotating exhibits, see what's new in our artist's consigment gallery, and enjoy a performance from the Puppet Theater group!
Community Exhibits
Every other month, we host a community exhibit centered on a theme. Open to everyone to share one piece of artwork, find the details on how to participate here.
February: Steampunk (exhibit up now!)
April: Portraits
June: Nature
August: Snapshot
October: Funky, Weird, & Wacky
December: Layers
Create a piece of work inspired by these themes & drop it off at OffCenter to be included! (Find details & deadlines here.)
Small group shows
Alternating with Community Exhibits, we host small group shows featuring artwork from our workgroups and classes!
March: OC Fiber Art Group & Open Sew show
May: Printmakers & Drawing Group
July: Puppets!
September: Collage Group & Writing Group

Interested in participating in one or our workgroups? Find the schedule of these free, weekly groups here!
Support OffCenter with our calendar fundraiser today! Be in the know for all of our events next year with a 2024 OffCenter calendar. These 12” x 12” wall calendars already include important OC exhibit info and event dates. All proceeds benefit OffCenter's free programs.
2024 Calendar - $20 suggested donation of $15!
Buy one for yourself and share one with a friend!
Save the date for a new event on Saturday, September 21 at Explora! The Harvest Dinner has been such a great success the past two years, but we want to be able to include even more folks in the fun! We're shifting the event to the rooftop deck at Explora so we can include more people, and changing to a brunch so that it can be an even more accessible event! Expect delicious food, funky art making, and a chance to connect with your community, all while supporting OffCenter!
Details, sponsorship info, and tickets available soon but for now save the date! You don't want to miss this!
Join us for three Community Dinners at OffCenter! These potlucks are a great time to visit with friends, check out updates to the studio, and share your input on how we're doing:
  • Thursday, April 18, 5-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 15, 5-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 19, 5-7 p.m.
Monthly creative drop in groups! No registration needed to participate in any of our monthly creative groups.
Strengthening Creativity - Second Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. with Ashley
Artful Journal - Third Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. with Michelle
In February: Open Paint - February 22, 6-8 p.m. with Pamela
Writing Group: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Puppet Theater Group: Tuesdays, 12:30-2 p.m.
Fiber Art: Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Card Making & Collage Group: Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.
Drop In & Draw: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon
Open Sew - Drop In Class: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

This year we'll celebrate 23 years of serving the community through providing free access to art making and social connection.
We couldn't do this all without you! Thank you for your financial support, your time and energy as volunteers and for sharing your creativity with us! We need your support to make this year a success. Donate today!