DISCOVER LOCAL ART: SHOPS AND GALLERIES THAT BRING NEW MEXICO CREATIVITY HOME
New Mexico is a hub for eclectic, distinctive art that brings character and personality into the home. Across Rio Rancho and Albuquerque, local shops showcase work by artists whose creativity spans materials, traditions, and styles. These spaces offer the chance to discover pieces that make your house feel like home.
Located in Old Town, Ghostwolf Gallery (pictured above) presents contemporary fine art and craft by artists with distinctive, unconventional visions. Founded and curated by artist Amy M. Ditto, the gallery features award-winning work that is edgy, inspired, and often delightfully unexpected. Visitors will find both statement pieces and gift-scale works across media including photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, and woodwork.
Address: 206-1/2, San Felipe St NW, Suite 3, Albuquerque, NM,87104
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pricing: $$$
Camino 66 is a spacious Old Town shop filled with handcrafted decorative art and distinctive imported wares. Inside, visitors will find ceramics, mirrors, metalwork, Talavera pottery, textiles, and patio pieces, many designed to be lasting additions rather than novelty souvenirs. The ever-changing selection and friendly service make it a reliable stop for substantial, one-of-a-kind finds.
Address: 615 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pricing: $$$
Flyby Provisions offers a thoughtfully curated selection of locally made goods and food products designed for meaningful gifting. The shop works closely with New Mexico artisans, sustainable producers, and small businesses to create individual items as well as custom and corporate gift boxes. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or assembling a unique gift, Flyby emphasizes quality, locality, and ease.
Address: 201 Coal Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday)
Pricing: $$
Come and view contemporary craft art at Mariposa Gallery. On historical U.S. Route 66, you can view local works and potentially find a unique piece for your home. Exquisite art in a multitude of media, such as jewelry, clay, sculptures and wood, is on display. There are two galleries, which frequently are updated and rotated, making every visit a new one.
Address: 3500 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.
Pricing: $$
Sukhmani Jewelry & Furnishings
Sukhmani Jewelry & Furnishings is a curated space that has unique pieces of art, textiles, décor and furniture from around the world. Take an afternoon to visit this store filled with pieces from other times but selected with the modern home in mind.
Address: 112 Amherst Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pricing: $$$
The Next Best Thing To Being There
Here is the spot to find eccentric items. The Next Best Thing to Being There opened with the intention of being a puppet shop and then grew to offer many other unique items that represent the people, places and things you come across while traveling.
Address: 1315 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.
Pricing: $$
When one thinks of New Mexico the first thought often is beautiful turquoise. At Turquoise World, you get that in an array of unique, hand-crafted turquoise jewelry. Beads and other crafting materials also are stocked and repair on a range of items is available.
Address: 2933 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM, 87110
Hours: Sunday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pricing: $$
If you are creative, Stone Mountain Bead Gallery is a destination you do not want to miss. Find works from local artists and unique collections of beads that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
Address: 4008 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pricing: $$$
Looking for a new home or custom home site near Albuquerque? Nestled among the foothills of Rio Rancho, Mariposa is a master-planned community just 30 minutes north of Albuquerque. Mariposa is designed for living naturally and offers a fully-equipped fitness center, resort-style indoor and outdoor pools, parks, sports courts, miles of trails and abundant open space and endless views at the Mariposa Preserve and surrounding mountains. Learn more at https://www.liveinmariposa.com/
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