A treasure trove of beautiful folk art. This is where you need to stop for gifts or something to…read moreadorn your place, a memento of your time in Albuquerque. When I saw the collection of black cat art in the window, I knew I had to stop in this shop and what a feast for the eyes. So many beautiful paintings and prints in a variety of sizes. Shadow boxes, jewelry and Dia de los Muertos, Virgin of Guadalupe and more! I couldn't resist getting a smaller print of a painting with a black cat and crows, my favorite animals, which fit perfectly in my suitcase. And the owner, an artist himself, is the nicest guy. I couldn't possibly love Santisima more. I'll be back.

If you like Dia de Los muertos, Mexican cultural art, this is your place!!! So much amazing colors…read moreand textures!!! My daughter said "mom this is your store!!" And she was not lying!! The vibe was so loving and chill! The art was amazing!! I cannot wait until I am better prepared to buy an amazing piece my eyes could not avoid!!!

Sorry to leave a review based only on a 15 sec interaction, but that's is far as it got. Stopped in…read morethis shop area that houses a coffee shop and a art gallery, it was early so only art gallery open so I went to just ask where a public restroom was in Old Town, at 25ft away the shop keeper was waving me away saying Mask Mask..... It's August 2022, I was 25ft, this is a public business, I really think she is in the wrong line of work.

If I'm shopping for a gift from a local artist, Amapola is certainly on my list in Old Town…read more Why? Well, we locals certainly know that a great deal of the merchandise near the plaza is anything but local, and quite often, you're looking at goods made on another continent. Amapola is precisely the opposite: a local co-op supporting 30+ artists, everything you see on these walls and on display are the real deal. And the beauty of the gallery is the outstanding scope of material, medium and methodology. Alongside the anticipated paintings and jewelry, you'll find some work around here that both impresses and, well, sometimes confounds; who would think of that? Would that improve the look of my garden, or... ? But this is rare. For the most part, I found myself deeply enjoying this gallery, it's right above a froyo shop, so grab a cold treat and peruse.

When I saw Ira Lujan's amazing lavender wedding vase I knew right away that it was the perfect…read moregift. I had been looking for the perfect gift for my son and his girlfriend for quite a while. When I saw that vase in the window I was so drawn to it. When I went into the gallery and met Suzanne she told me about the vase and Ira, and gave me space to get to know the vase. When I did decide that I had to buy it for my son and his girlfriend Suzanne agreed to ship it for me, but that's not all. She even wrote a very personal letter to them telling them about Ira and his background, and how the vase was made. Fortunately it arrived in San Francisco unbroken and they were delighted. Thank you Suzanne for making the whole experience so wonderful. I will come to see you whenever I am in Albuquerque.

My wife and I had a few hours to kill before our flight, and were looking around for art galleries…read more Given that it was Sunday, not much was open, but we did find Gallery Hozho. Suzanne, the gallery's director, was nice, assertive but not overbearing, and incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. There were some nice pieces from a variety of artists, but we were completely taken by Virgil Ortiz, and ended up buying two of his large pieces. Given the gallery's modern focus with local artists, it's likely we'll be finding more pieces in the future. Definitely give this place a visit if you're in the area and interested in art.

This is a delightful art gallery located in one of the picturesque, charming patios of old town…read more It's filled with high quality art by local makers and artisans. The interior is spacious with beautiful historic ceilings in the original old town architecture. The staff are friendly, helpful and inviting and not pretentious like some art galleries can feel. This is a must visit gallery in Albuquerque!

Very cool art gallery. We went twice, the first time just to check out the paintings and the second…read moretime we went because they were having a special artist feature event with an artist whose work was being featured in the gallery. Absolutely loved his work and thought it was so interesting to hear from him in person about what inspired him, his creative process and highlights of his life as a painter. Not sure if the woman working there was the owner but she was so sweet and seemed really passionate about art and was great to talk to.

This art gallery is fabulous! It carries exceptional plein air local artists and the prices are…read morereasonable for museum quality paintings. If you love NM plein air, this wonderful gallery is a must. The owner has a great eye and is really nice, too! All around, an enjoyable experience.

From the owner: A large selection of beautiful landscape paintings of the Southwest…read more All original oils & pastels paintings by artists from New Mexico. Plein air paintings (paintings that are painted outdoors on location). Top quality art at a reasonable price. Over 200 paintings to select from, one-of-a-kind works of art to beautify your home or office.

Cute little collective of mix of nice home art and fun sculpture and whimsical movies and the…read morelovely secret portal.. (also worth checking out their non secret portal/porch which was also neatly decorated. Was open for the art walk, I parked at Walgreens and walked the short walk.

From the owner: Expressions Community Center is more than an art space — it’s a place to reconnect, recharge, and…read morecreate together. We host yoga, sound baths, breathwork, and healing classes to uplift the body and soul, plus free art nights, workshops, and movie gatherings for all ages. Rooted in community and creativity, we’re here to inspire expression, connection, and joy for everyone who walks through our doors.

You have to visit this shop when you are in old town. Out of the way in a side alley but worth he…read morestop. Excellent hats hand made and reasonably priced.

This is my favorite store in Old Town. San Pasquale is a close second, and the basket shop is - of…read morecourse - a must shop - but this one edges them out. The woman who owns the shop is so lovely - she is always extremely helpful and just could not be nicer. I have bought lots of things for myself here, and more than a few presents for other people. The shop has all kinds of interesting art, sculpture, wall hangings, jewelry, hats, clothing - it's a great place! She travels to South America to buy much of it, and it's all very beautifully made. All of the art is not just beautiful, but also priced very reasonably. I always know that if I need a gift, I can stop in there and find something great. I once got a necklace/earring set made of dyed cantaloupe seeds - really amazing, beautiful stuff. This shop is wonderful - I love it, and you will too!

Was in the old town area and stopped in when something caught my eye. Will say the staff and the…read moresignage does not make for a welcoming environment. I'm note too anxious to go back.

We came here on a Saturday evening and the store itself had a beautiful selection of artwork from…read morelocal artists. I especially love their mission of getting more underrepresented artists' work featured. The store is big with two large rooms and it is curated through different sections of art. I purchased a decorative plate and a card made by local artists but there's so much I could have purchased here. We were also greeted by a friendly staff member and she explained to us how the art is made by local artists. This store can be hard to spot from the center square since it is behind a couple of restaurants, but I'm glad we found it. I definitely would visit this store again next time I am NM and others should too!

House Trap Nice…read morestore that's filled to the brim on two levels of handmade goods that are made in Mexico. The owners are really nice and ready to answer any and all questions but the pricing on a lot of their wares was a touch high for my liking. However, a lot of it is considered art, so I get that pricing can be subjective. Regardless of which it's still worth checking out as they really do have some amazing craftspeople making their stock.

Great folks. Really knowledgeable about their items. Walked around with us and were never pushy…read more Wrapped items well for plane ride home.