January 2026 Social Justice Guest Curator
gallupARTS is seeking proposals from local artists or community members for a social justice-themed art show at ART123 Gallery in January 2026.
Social Justice Guest Curators receive a $1,200 stipend for their time and creative energy, and a $400 materials budget as well as logistical and marketing support from gallupARTS.
Prior Social Justice Guest Curators have addressed issues of homelessness, environmental justice, exploitation in the Native arts market, the alcohol abuse industry, and cultural stereotypes.
Explore previous Social Justice Guest Curator projects here.
Deadline to apply: Monday, October 27
Apply online: https://forms.gle/FQ1rYPSUrMeLx4q17
5th annual Pop-up Holiday Art market
gallupARTS is hosting its 5th annual, month-long “pop-up” Holiday Art Market at ART123 Gallery from November 22 – December 20. The Market is open during ART123 Gallery’s regular business hours (Tuesdays – Fridays from 2 – 6pm and Saturdays from 12 – 6pm) and all sales are handled by Gallery staff (artists do not need to be on site).
Apply for booth space by November 1!
For more information: https://galluparts.org/holidaymarket
Apply online: https://forms.gle/EQGgZU724suyPGRf9
8th Annual Artist Challenge
This year’s challenge takes inspiration from the figure 8 and the infinity symbol.
Selected artists will be tasked with creating four 8″ round artworks over the course of four weeks, with each representing one of the four seasons.
Apply to participate by November November 29!
See flier below for application instructions.
ART SUpply exchange
Artist Lift Zone
For more information visit: www.galluparts.org/artist-lift-zone