516 ARTS

VIA | Wagner Incubator Grant

Established in 2006, 516 ARTS is a non-collecting, contemporary art museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, celebrating thought-provoking art in the here and now. Its mission is to connect contemporary artists and diverse audiences through exhibitions and public programs that feature a mix of local, national, and international artists. The only museum in Albuquerque devoted exclusively to contemporary art, 516 ARTS prioritizes creative experimentation, with a focus on the intersection of Latinx and Indigenous histories in New Mexico and beyond. The museum’s programming delves into timely and pressing themes such as climate change, migration, and social and environmental justice. 516 ARTS sees art as at the essence of our humanity and a catalyst for positive social change.

In addition to its exhibitions and public programs, 516 ARTS is committed to the following ongoing initiatives: Indigenous Arts Initiative; Latinx/Intersectional Art Initiative; Desierto Mountain Time, a cross-border contemporary art collaboration; Youth Education Program; and the Fulcrum Fund Grant Program. As 516 ARTS continues to evolve, it remains deeply rooted in the New Mexico arts community, guided by the vision of creating a space where the arts flourish, ideas take flight, and diverse voices are celebrated.