NM Veteran's Art

Membership Meeting and Potluck
2026-06-14 13:00 (America/Denver)
1pm
83 Paa-ko Drive
Sandia Park, NM 87047

"The Way of Art"
2025-10-30 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 (America/Denver) | Step Up Gallery, 2400 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM, 87544, United States
“The Way of Art,” an all-member exhibition at the Step Up Gallery, 2400 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM.
The exhibition opened Thursday, October 30th and closes Sunday, November 30th. The Step Up Gallery was designed by renowned architect Antoine Predock and sits atop the Mesa Public Library, which he also designed. Gallery managers are Diane Stoffel and Katy Korkos.
See Gallery Website for hours.

2025 Prospectus

National Veterans Creative Arts Competition
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-15
Art, Music, Dance, Drama Entries will be need to be submitted between August 5th – 7th, 2025 from 1000– 1500.
Art show will be held August 12th—14th, 2025
Performance recording starts at 1000 on August 15th, 2025
Performance show will be held August 15th, 2025 @1200
You are allowed to submit up to three pieces of artwork. Artwork need to be in different categories.
For Category Listings and Entry Information, please Contact Cory Arling:
Building 41, Unit 2A
(505) 265-1711 x4208 cory.arling@va.gov
Visual Art Categories (Fine Art, Applied Art and Kits) Performing Arts Categories (Dance, Drama and Music) Creative Writing Categories (Poetry, Essays and Short Stories) Creative
Writing Entries Due July 16 via email to Catherine.ivie@va.gov

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Membership Meeting and Potluck
2025-07-13 13:00 (America/Denver)
83 Paa-ko Drive
Sandia Park, NM 87047

3017 Gallery Exhibit: Veterans
2025-07-12 - 2025-08-05 | 3017 Gallery, 3017 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87106, United States
From the Gallery site:
🎨 Join us at 3017 Gallery for a powerful and inspiring evening honoring our Veterans through art! 🎖️✨
On July 12th from 4:30 PM to 7 PM, we’re proud to host a special Veteran-Themed Art Showcase featuring the work of local Veteran artists and creatives whose stories come to life. 🖼️
Experience moving pieces that reflect courage, service, and resilience. 🎖️ Plus, enjoy interactive art stations, live music, and delicious food as we celebrate community, creativity, and those who’ve served. 🎶🍽️
Bring your friends, family, and anyone who loves art with meaning. Let’s come together to honor our heroes through creative expression.💫

Operation Art: A Salute to Veteran Artists
2025-05-13 - 2025-06-12 | Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway 165, Placitas, NM, 87043, United States
Library hours:
Sun: 1-4PM
Tue: 10AM-7PM
Wed/Thu/Sat: 10AM-5PM
The Library is closed Mondays and Fridays and will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025.
Download the Call For Artists Here

NMVA Photography Show “A Sense Of Place”
2025-01-25 - 2025-03-08 | Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2-4 PM
Event Viewing: Visitor Center is open Tuesday thru Saturday 9AM – 5PM

Annual Show
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-23
2024 Schedule of Activities

DATE
TIME
ACTIVITY

Oct 26 & 27
10am – 3pm
Deliver entries to the Fine Arts Gallery on EXPO New Mexico Fairgrounds, Albuquerque

Nov 1
6pm
7pm
Doors open for viewing show
Opening Ceremony/awards

Nov 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23
10am – 4pm
Show open and free to the public

Nov 24
10am – 1pm
Pick up all work. Please be punctual.

19 Categories of Art for the NMVA Art Show with 3 prizes per category:
01 – OIL PAINTING: Two-dimensional works in oil or enamel
02 – ACRYLIC PAINTING: Two-dimensional works in acrylics
03 – WATER BASED MEDIA: Two-dimensional works in water based pigment
04 – PRINTS: Printed art ONLY created by hand etching/carving the surface of wood, metal, vinyl, plastic, stone or silk screening; prints of other original work will NOT be accepted in the category
05 – DRAWING: Original works created with pencil, charcoal or similar drawing media on any surface
06 – PASTEL DRAWING: Works produced on paper or other media using recognized pastel drawing techniques
07 – INK: Liquid ink pigment applied by pen or brush on any surface
08 – PHOTOGRAPHY: Any image initially captured through the use of a camera. Images may be produced by chemical or digital process, in color or black and white, and may be enhanced through mechanical and/or computer technology
09 – DIGITAL ART: Any image whose TOTAL creation required the use of computer-based tools to create the final image; photography that has been manipulated on a computer is NOT digital art
10 – SCULPTURE: Three-dimensional works in metal, stone, wood, resin, or other material
11 – GLASS: Functional or decorative original art, not jewelry, created by the use of glass (i.e. stained glass, hand blown or fused)
12 – FIBER: Original wearable or decorative works created on or with fiber
13 – LEATHER: Any works created on or with leather
14 – CERAMICS: Decorative or functional
15 – JEWELRY: Designed and created solely by the artist
16 – WOODWORK: Original furniture, scroll saw, or carving
17 – MIXED-MEDIA: Any combination of two or more media
18 – COLLABORATIVE ART: Created by two or more individual artists
19 – LITERATURE COVER ART: Design of a book jacket by NMVA member, regardless of author, using any media in above categories and identified as the artist on the book copyright page (no 2-year limit applies)
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Independence Day Art Show
2024-07-05 19:00 UTC | Fusion Albuquerque, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Members may drop off and or install your art: 12 pm Monday, July 1st and 9 am Tuesday, July 2nd
Opening Show: Friday, July 5th, 55:00pm to 9:00pm. FUSION is a part of Artwalk, which will take place on the same evening.
Dismantle: Wednesday, July 31st dismantle/art pick up.

General Meeting
2024-06-22 12:00 (America/Denver) | Jim McManus’s House, 1913 Bryn Mawr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
The meeting is a potluck as usual and pool party. Jim has said the
pool is in great shape for everyone to enjoy.
