ArtsThrive - 34th Annual Art Show and Sale

ArtsThrive 34th Annual Art Show & Sale takes place March 1-9, 2025 at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104.

Artists may apply in one or two categories from the following: Representative Painting, Abstract Painting, Sculpture & 3D Objects, Jewelry, Drawing, Photography, Prints (no offset or giclee), Fiber Art, Glass Art, Pottery/Ceramics, or Collage. Applications must include 3-6 images representing work created in the past 3-4 years. Each image must be submitted as a JPG or JPEG file (5 MB or less, 1200 pixels minimum on longest side) and include title, price, medium, and size. An artist statement is required. Applicants must be 18 years or older. The application deadline is August 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT with a $25 entry fee. Jury results will be sent via email by October 2024.

Accepted artists must adhere to size limitations: 2-D wall-hung artwork limited to 4 submissions (3 on display) with framed/unframed size not exceeding 18 x 18 inches or 36 inches total (height plus width); 3-D case-displayed artwork limited to 3 submissions (2 on display) with maximum 20 inches in any dimension; jewelry limited to 4 submissions (3 on display). All artwork is for sale during the show with prices set by the artist. The Albuquerque Museum Foundation retains 40% of sales; artists receive 60%. Exclusive purchasing opportunities occur during Opening Weekend events on February 27 and March 1, 2025, with public sales beginning March 2. High-quality images of accepted artwork must be provided by February 2, 2025 for online sales promotion. Artwork must be delivered ready-to-install and dry. Shipped artwork must use reusable crates or sturdy cardboard containers without Styrofoam peanuts. All shipping costs are the artist's responsibility. The Museum will insure artwork while on premises; artists are responsible for insurance during shipment and return.