OFFCenterARTS

Creating & Supporting Community Since 2001. Due to COVID spike, closed to public as of Weds. Jan. 19 for a mth. Normal hours Mon-Thurs. noon-3 pm.

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

ED Mary Schmidt here. Today is my last day at OC; I'm taking early retirement and planning new adventures. AND OC has lots of exciting plans so please do keep following and come visit!

[Bernalillo County @BernCounty]

#BernCoNews via @krqe - #BernCo is searching for youths ages 16-18 who are interested in gaining hands-on professional experience this #summer!

We're also looking to hire part time adult coordinators, who will be paid $25 hourly to oversee the interns.

https://t.co/KllJ1weWnZ

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

ICYMI. We're fortunate in Abq to have so many artists...and so many murals!

[Albuquerque Isotopes @ABQTopes]

What an amazing work of art by Noé Barnett!

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

ICYMI. We're hiring! Mary S., our ED is retiring as of May 18. More details including how to apply on our website. https://t.co/uEuVb6XFcI Deadline for application April 30.

[AHCH @ABQHCH]

Share to spread awareness! Albuquerque residents facing eviction can get free advice from a lawyer at an upcoming @cabq clinic.

Date: May 25th 12:30-3:30PM at @ELCENTRO_NM

The deadline to sign up is May 8th. Register here: https://t.co/ah3gsqin4O

#HousingIsAHumanRight

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Spread the word! All items we CAN'T use, so here's a great place to donate them.

[Harwood Art Center @TheHarwood]

We need your help collecting art materials for Art Camp!
Please bring the following items to Harwood Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10a-2p.

Egg cartons
Old books
Cardboard
Small bottles
Postage stamps
Textiles
Paper towel rolls
Yogurt containers
Aluminum cans
Milk cartons

[Bernalillo County @BernCounty]

Free #ChairYoga classes are available for older adults 50+ at two of our #BernCo senior centers!

Visit the Paradise Hills Senior Center (6001 Paradise Blvd. NE) Mondays, 2-3 p.m. or Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center (9800 4th St. NW) on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30a.m.

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

We will NOT be open for @ABQartwalk First Friday tonight. Our staff is out sick (ah-choo!). But do plan to come see us May First Friday for the opening of Evolving Artists Group Exhibition.

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Spread the word!

[CABQ Economic Development @CABQEconDev]

🎞 Film-friendly businesses! Get listed with the @ABQFilmOffice so local productions can easily find your services. Get more info at https://t.co/DQQdZS45ro.

#SupportLocalABQ #BuyLocalABQ #OneAlbuquerque

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Great News! THANK YOU @AbqFoundation for the competitive grant award. Y'all are just the best, supporting us for years.

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

From Mary S., ED: Some personal news. I'm retiring from OFFCenter. My last day is May 18. If you're interested in the ED position, more info on our website, including how to apply. https://t.co/uEuVb6XFcI

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Thanks to everyone who has donated to repair our latest broken window. It'll be a while before we can replace it as windows are super expensive and we just had to replace another one a few months ago.

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

And then you could just stroll on down and visit us! Speaking of parking lots. We offer free parking. :)

[ABQ Artwalk @ABQartwalk]

NEXT Friday is ABQ Artwalk! Make sure to check out the John Paul Gutierrez art exhibit hosted at OT Circus! Also check out their parking lot art market with food from the Munchie Truck! Friday April 8th with ABQ Artwalk 5-9pm!

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Starting April 12: Egg Tempera Painting 3-session Class Egg tempera is an ancient paint medium appreciated today for its unique fast-drying qualities. More info on our website. Note we now charge a fee for classes. https://t.co/LEFlPWFe8s

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Quick survey by Abq DT Arts Collective "Vision is to connect local artists to economic opportunity and business development while providing equitable access to all members." Tell 'em what you need. https://t.co/H1k4xA6eku

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

Spread the word! Linda is also a long--time member of the OC community.

[Harwood Art Center @TheHarwood]

Encompass artist highlight: ✨Linda Montagnoli✨

Linda is an Italian American textile artist living and working in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From a young age she was artistic, creating drawings, paintings and poems daily.

Images taken by Aziza Murray

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

As we're open more, we need more supplies! We can always use acrylic paints and artist brushes (new and gently used). We take donations Mon & Tues noon to 3 pm. Questions re donations email [email protected].

[Assistance League of Albuquerque @AssistLeagueABQ]

Many children in Albuquerque live in dangerous or unstable situations or are homeless. ALA recognizes that agencies who serve them are overwhelmed, without all of the resources they need. Here is a list of all our partnerships that help our program out!

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

ICYMI. From our friends at Harwood.

[Harwood Art Center @TheHarwood]

☀️Registration for Art Camp is open! ☀️
At Harwood Summer Art Camp young artists take creativity to new heights with classes in painting, photography, movement, theater, printmaking and more!
Register here https://t.co/BsYtcoIiGB
Questions? Email [email protected]

[OFFCenterARTS @OFFCenterARTS]

We're back! We'll be open 5 to 8 pm that night, with Little Houses on exhibition and for sale. Come see us (and parking is free in our lot.) Masks optional, but encouraged.

[ABQ Artwalk @ABQartwalk]

Next ABQ Artwalk APRIL 8th! This edition will also be our 4 year anniversary 🥳 Come celebrate with us through a series of new art openings, parking lot & patio markets and special performances that we are taking to the next level! ABQ Artwalk April 8th. Stay tuned for details!