Exhibit Dates -September 6 -

October 30, 2025

Exhibiting during September and October are the Plein Air Landscape Painters (PALs). There are vastly different reasons artists chose to paint en plein air: exploring the landscape, experiencing the changing light, or simply enjoying the challenge of creating a painting outdoors. Whether you win or lose the battle with mother nature, it is the comraderie of painting together and capturing the essence of the landscape that makes the venture worthwhile. This exhibit will feature paintings by Christine Brunet Lecomte, Cheryl Dietz, Anna Escamilla, Connie Falk, Colleen Gregoire, Sandy Langelier, Connie Smith and Seung Youn. Concert dates for this exhibit are September 14th and October 19th.

Exhibit Dates - October 31, 2025 -

January 1, 2026

Exhibiting during November and December are the Jardineros Photography Group (JPG), a community of photographers with a wide range of interest and skill levels. All members of the group are residents of Placitas, and also members ofJardineros de Placitas, a charitable benevolence organization. This special interest group is a collective of creative photographers who are looking to perfect their craft. Members meet regularly to learn, share, improve and explore current photographic techniques. Concert dates for this exhibit are November 9th and December 4th.

Exhibit Dates - January 3 - March 5,

2026

Exhibiting during January, February and into early march is the Bead Society of New Mexico. Founded in 1984, the Bead Society of New Mexico is dedicated to the study and exchange of information about beads, beadwork and artwork. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. We share our knowledge through educational programs, workshops, newsletters, our website and social media channels. Members are a diverse group at all skill levels who enjoy all aspects of art and jewelry construction. BSNM is a member guild of the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council. BSNM participates in the Council’s Fiber Arts Fiesta, which takes place every other year. In addition, BSNM participates in community activities such as displays, classes, and shows. BSNM also contributes monetary and jewelry donations to other non-profit organizations. Concert dates for this exhibit are January 11th, February 1st and February 22nd.

Exhibit Dates - March 6 - May 29,

2026

Exhibiting early March, April and the month of May is Mosaic New Mexico. Mosaic New Mexico is a group of New Mexico mosaic artists coming together to create a forum that will allow members to develop as artists through communication and sharing of ideas and techniques, exhibits and gallery shows, educational opportunities and outreach, community projects and alternative venues for presentation of member’s work to the public at large. Our goal is to develop a professional image within the New Mexico art community and to build lasting relationships with local businesses and other organizations who support the arts. Mosaic New Mexico welcomes a diverse group of New Mexico mosaic artists exploring mosaic techniques. These include but are not limited to: stained glass, fused glass, cast glass, glass tile, kiln formed ceramics, ceramic and porcelain tile, found objects on sculpture and wall pieces. New members are encouraged to join, no matter the experience or volume of work. Concert dates for this exhibit are April 12th and May 24th.

Special Summer Exhibit One - June and

July, 2025

Katherine Irish. A long time friend, supporter and exhibiting artist with PAS, Katherine’s work will grace the fellowship hall at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church over the months of June and July, as part one of a first-ever series of between-seasons visual arts. Katherine says of her work: “When I returned to New Mexico, I made a conscious decision to contribute beauty to the world through art. The infinite variety of color and abstract patterns found in New Mexico skies offer a limitless source of inspiration. Cloud composition and colors are ephemeral. However, what is constant is that the beginning and end of each day is marked by the rising and setting of the sun. The sky fills with vibrations of color that catapults observers to consciousness. This regularity is assuring and encourages us to make sense of our world and fills us with hope, despite the unpredictability of life. The beauty found in the skies inspires us. Throughout history, philosophers, scientists and artists have looked to the skies to gain a sense of order and meaning. My paintings are an effort to bring focused attention on our shared connection with the natural order.”

Special Summer Exhibit Two - August,

2025

Roger Preston & Allen Bourne. This special exhibit of two accomplished photographers brings with it special connection to PAS - Roger and Allen are also current members of the PAS board. Roger’s subjects range from architecture and portraiture to jewelry, abstracts, scenic, humor and life. Learn more about Roger on his Facebook page; Allen, retired from a 35-year career in communications, says: “My primary focus (as a photographic artist) is to explore the abstract in nature, as well as in discarded or obscure man-built objects, particularly those etched by the chemistry of our environment.” Learn more about Allen’s art by viewing his website. Then come to view this collegial exhibit in the fellowship hall at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church during the month of August.