Arts Hub

09/10/2026

We have heard from artists that networking can be scary. Or stuffy. Or boring. But a strong network built on solid relationships can be key to a successful career.

Building a network doesn't have to be boring, stuffy, or scary- it can be fun, meaningful, and personal!

Join Arts Hub and Nick McGowan for a free online workshop: Networking for Creatives on September 26th, 12pm-2pm. In this interactive workshop, you will learn to turn meaningful conversations into transformative moments and take your art practice to the next level. If you want to build relationships with venue operators, funders, other artists, or other potential collaborators, you won't want to miss this!

Click the registration link below and join us from anywhere in New Mexico! We highly recommend attending the live workshop.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/a8AAzKnCMxqu443Z9

Presented by Arts Hub and the Creative Industries Division Nick McGowan is a mindset and self-mastery mentor, podcast host, and strategist who helps creatives and thought leaders turn meaningful conversations into transformative movements. Nick’s passion lies in helping people move past hesitation...

08/21/2026

For our final look back at 2026/2027, we're highlighting the Fellowship and artist professional development services. This past year, we hosted the 2nd annual Youth Creatives Fellowship, which provides high school juniors and seniors with a 3-day intensive over Spring Break that helps them learn the basics of launching their own arts business. They learned skills, networked with peers and professionals, and now have a jump-start in launching their own business. We also offered several arts-business workshops and even launched our first-ever webinar! Also, for those of you wondering, we are going to bring back our Adult Fellowship in the winter- so keep an eye out!

If you want to learn more about the programs we offered and the impact they made in the community, you can visit abqartshub.com and check out our "About Us" page to find our 2025/2026 annual report.

This past year was filled with incredible art, artists, and a celebration of everything that makes Albuquerque creative! We look forward to another year of working with local artists and helping make Albuquerque a more beautiful and vibrant place to live.

08/20/2026

2026/2027 was a big year for Growth Hub, our program that provides supportive programs for artists and arts organizations. We supported arts organizations through grant writing and research, strategic planning, and more. Artists received marketing and branding services to help them grow their practice. We also grew our fiscal sponsor program which allows artist collectives, like Theatre 3 , to access grants and donations under our 501(c)3 umbrella (pro tip: you can visit the "Fiscally Sponsored Partners" page on our website to donate to Theatre 3 or any of our fiscally sponsored projects!).

All-in-all, we supported 25 artists and arts organizations with crucial services to help them grow and focus on what they do best: making some incredible art!

08/19/2026

"Students are more motivated and excited to participate, especially those who are usually quieter or disengaged during traditional lessons.” That's what one teacher said about our smART Classrooms programming. Through our partnerships with APS Visual and Performing Arts and ABC Community School Partnership , we brought arts programming to 3,665 students and 839 family/community members.

The program not only increased access to fun, engaging arts education, but it also supported academics, attendance, and graduation rates. We know that art education is NOT a luxury, but essential to student success.

Want to learn more? Visit abqartshub.com and check out our "About Us" page.

Photo is a student practicing for the final performance of an original play written collaboratively by 4th graders at Hodgin Elementary.

Photo Credit: Richard Maxwell

08/18/2026

Continuing our look back at last year- the 2026 Funny Fiesta was the biggest yet! Over 3,200 attendees came out to see 100+ artists perform across 30+ shows. Albuquerque legend Marc Maron headlined, but the festival really highlighted local comedy. That included the fest's first-ever musical: Pearl, written and directed by local improv and performer extraordinaire, Nan Kossar

Photo Credit: Andrew Torn.

08/17/2026

Did you know in 2025/2026, Arts Hub's programming reached over 7,000 people right here in ABQ!? That includes young people experiencing arts education, community members enjoying laughs at the Funny Fiesta, and artists taking workshops and connecting with one another.

As we embark on a brand new year, we first wanted to take a look back at what happened last year. We will be sharing some highlights over the next week, but you can check out the full report now on the "About Us" page on our website at abqartshub.com

06/24/2026

This Saturday 😁 Virtual Workshop on June 27th at 2:00 PM • Building Your Financial Future with Tamara Bates

Learn how to manage uneven income without constant stress or confusion, how to pick the right investment structure as a self-employed artist, and MORE!

Register for FREE here ➡️
https://tinyurl.com/BYFFWorkshop

06/22/2026

Building Your Financial Future with Tamara Bates Virtual Workshop on June 27th at 2:00 PM

Learn how to manage uneven income without constant stress or confusion, how to pick the right investment structure as a self-employed artist, and MORE!

This workshop is presented by Arts Hub and the Creative Industries Division.

Register for FREE here ➡️
https://tinyurl.com/BYFFWorkshop

06/15/2026

Virtual Workshop on June 27th at 2:00 PM • Building Your Financial Future with Tamara Bates

Learn how to manage uneven income without constant stress or confusion, how to pick the right investment structure as a self-employed artist, and MORE!

Register for FREE here ➡️
https://tinyurl.com/BYFFWorkshop

Arts Hub in Albuquerque, NM is a one-of-a-kind Arts advocacy and artist development organization. Helping to launch artistic projects and collaborations as well as our Fellowship program which pays local artists a stipend to take business development workshops so that they can sustainably create art...

06/05/2026

The Arts Hub staff just spent a week of learning and connecting at AFTACON! Thanks to the for bringing the conference to Albuquerque!