Established in 2006, 516 Arts is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico that celebrates thought-provoking art in the here and now. At the core of its mission, 516 Arts seeks to connect a diversity of contemporary artists and audiences through exhibitions and public programs that feature local, national, and international artists. 516 Arts prioritizes creative experimentation to delve into timely and pressing themes such as the intersection of Latinx and Indigenous histories in New Mexico and beyond, climate change, migration, and social, economic, and environmental justice.
Established in 2006, 516 Arts is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico that celebrates thought-provoking art in the here and now. At the core of its mission, 516 Arts seeks to connect a diversity of contemporary artists and audiences through exhibitions and public programs that feature local, national, and international artists. 516 Arts prioritizes creative experimentation to delve into timely and pressing themes such as the intersection of Latinx and Indigenous histories in New Mexico and beyond, climate change, migration, and social, economic, and environmental justice.