ArtsThrive

ArtsThrive is a fundraising extravaganza hosted by the Albuquerque Museum Foundation and held at the Albuquerque Museum.

In 2025, ArtsThrive will be presented as a nine-day long art show and sale, with a variety of events designed to promote sales, and a robust online sales platform. All artwork submitted will be presented in a way that encourages sales. More than 300 original works of art will be available for purchase. VIEW THE ARTWORK ONLINE STARTING SUNDAY, MARCH 2.

March 2 – March 9, 2025: On view to the public and for sale at Albuquerque Museum. Online sales end March 8.

Mark your calendar for these ArtsThrive events. 

Don’t have the time to attend the Collectors’ Premiere or Saturday Gala? Support our mission at Albuquerque Museum Foundation through a donation. Your contribution makes a lasting impact, even if you can’t attend the event. Click on the green ♥ Donate button at the bottom of the page.

For more information about these events, call Elaine Richardson at 505-677-8491.

2025 ArtsThrive Artists

ArtsThrive Call for Entry is closed. Artists selected to show their work during ArtsThrive will have their artwork for sale to the public for the duration of this event, with 60% of art sales going back to the artist. For more information about the call for artists, call Erik Parker at 505-677-8492.

Thank You 2024 ArtsThrive sponsors

VIEW THE AT25 SPONSORSHIP PACKET

Albuquerque Museum Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year!
Imagine an event where hundreds of works of art from some of the most prestigious artists in New Mexico and throughout the country are on view—and for sale—in a beautiful gallery at Albuquerque Museum… An event that celebrates our vibrant cultural community and raises funds to support Albuquerque’s beloved art and history museum… Stellar opening weekend parties that give art enthusiasts an opportunity meet, mingle, and buy.

Now, image your organization’s name and brand attached to this stellar event. For more information about becoming an ArtsThrive sponsor, call Denise Crouse at 505-677-8489.

THE HISTORY OF ARTSTHRIVE

In 1990, Albuquerque Museum Foundation launched The Miniatures Show, the most successful fundraising event in the history of the Foundation and Albuquerque Museum. Led by the commitment, vision, and devotion of artist and patron Betty Sabo (1928-2016), Miniatures & More enabled collectors to have access to exceptional artists; provided essential funding to the Museum; and support the prolific artist community in Albuquerque and beyond.

In 2017, the event was re-branded as ArtsThrive. The new name and identity spoke to those who are passionate about art, appealed to a broader audience, and communicated the longevity and success of this fundraiser. Today, ArtsThrive continues to be an important part of Albuquerque’s cultural community, supporting Albuquerque Museum and the artists who participate.