Yucca Art Gallery
October 2026
Quarterly Newsletter​
SO many activities at the
YUCCA ART GALLERY
this Fall!!
The Yucca Art Gallery is an Artist's Cooperative, comprised of over 40 unbelievably talented regular and guest artists. Check us out this fall and peruse 2D Art (oil, acrylic, photography, textile, and mixed media), 3D Art (textiles, glass, clay, books), and exquisite artistic Jewelry. This fall will be busy with demonstrations, classes, and shows around town. So scroll down to see what our artists are up to and to see samples of art--click on any artist name to link on multiple samples of the artist's pieces!
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The beautiful background painting by Fran Krukar.
**UPCOMING EVENTS**
Featured Artists for Each Month:
Each month Yucca Art Gallery celebrates our gallery artists in 2D, 3D, and jewelry, and we honor them with an entry exhibit as a Featured Artist. We also honor these artists on the first Friday of each month from 5-8pm with snacks and entertainment so come by to celebrate with us. Below are the celebrated artists for the next quarter.
OCTOBER:
Jewelry
Oil, Acrylic, Photography
Weavings
NOVEMBER:
Pottery
Painting
Jewelry
DECEMBER:​
Holiday Month will be Shared by Multiple Artists
Yucca Art Gallery Welcomes New Full Members
Ceramic Sculpture
Painting
Oil/Acrylic
Woodwork
Jewelry
Fiber Art
Yucca Art Gallery Welcomes New Guest Artists
Tapestry
Mixed Media
Painting
Awards
Kristy Green
Ceramics
2nd Place Fine Arts
New Mexico State Fair
2026
The Forest Remembers. Japanese Kintsugi technique to fill in cracks with gold inlay.
Noteables
Renee Saravati, Painting
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"Rooted in Beauty" a quarterly print magazine featuring Renee's paintings and writing available in Yucca Art Gallery or https://www.rensarasvati.com/rootedinbeauty
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"Art Spark: The Artist's Journey" documentary featuring 6 New Mexico artists https://www.rensarasvati.com/artdocumentary
Artist's Exhibitions
Renee Saravati Painting
Gallery With A Cause
Winter Exhibition "The Art Of Healing
November 2026-February 2027
New Mexico Cancer Center
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New Mexico Art League
3409 Juan Tabo NE, Alb, NM
September 10-October 10 2026
....want to see how it's done?
Artist's Demos at the Gallery
During the Balloon Fiesta, our artists will demonstrate how they create their art. Come by and watch the magic happen! Here's our schedule:
Date
11:00-2:00
2:15-5:00
Sat., 10/3
Lycee Anaya, Painting
Amy Atkinson, Bookmaking
Sun., 10/4
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Renee Sarasvati, Painting
Mon., 10/5
Anna Escamilla, Painting
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Tues., 10/6
Wed., 10/7
Thurs., 10/8
Fri., 10/9
Sat., 10/10
Sun., 10/11
Jim Walther, Painting
Denise Elvrum, Glass
Britta Brunett, Painting
Marta Burckley, Gourds
Kristy Green, Pottery Wheel
Barbara Shewnack, Metal Art
Steve Luekenhoff, Jewelry
Barbara Shewnack, Metal Art
Sandy Langelier, Painting
Anna Escamilla, Painting
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....care to learn more?
Artist's Classes
Catherine Loweree Williams Fiber Art
Fiber Arts on 4th
6463 4th St NW, Los Ranchos, NM
1. Balloon Fiesta Needle Felted Landscape- https://fiberartson4th.com/fiber-arts-events/balloon-fiesta-needle-felted-landscape/?occurrence=2026-10-06; Tues, Oct 6, 10am-2pm, $125
2. Balloon Fiesta Tapestry- https://fiberartson4th.com/fiber-arts-events/balloon-fiesta-tapestry/?occurrence=2026-10-07; Wed, Oct 7,10am-2pm, $125
3. Pumpkin and Ghost Needle Felting- https://fiberartson4th.com/fiber-arts-events/halloween-needle-felting/?occurrence=2026-10-12; Mon & Tues, Oct 12-13, 5:30pm-8pm, $130
4. Creating Volume in Tapestry with Rya Knots- https://fiberartson4th.com/fiber-arts-events/creating-volume-in-tapestry-with-rya-knots/?occurrence=2026-10-28&time=1793181600; Two Wednesdays, Oct 28 & Nov 4,10am-3pm, $190
5. Introduction to Tapestry- https://fiberartson4th.com/fiber-arts-events/introduction-to-tapestry-nov26/?occurrence=2026-11-12&time=1794477600; Thurs & Fri, Nov 12 & 13,10am-4pm, $180
Jim Walther--Oils & Watercolors
Watercolor Workshop
Two-day, 2-hour session
Oasis Albuquerque November 20 & 23.
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And if that's not enough, how about some shows?
These artists are in demand and busy!
Upcoming Artist's Shows
Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Balloon Festival
Sandia Resort & Casino
October 2-4 and October 9-11
38th Old Church Fine Arts Show
Corrales, NM, October 3-11
Oils & Watercolors ​
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Albuquerque Greek Festival
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High street SE, Alb, NM
October 2, 3, & 4
Katie Thomas, Mixed Media
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Placitas Holiday Market
in the Placitas library
Placitas, NM
November 21-22
Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Show
EXPO New Mexico (State Fair Grounds), November 27-29
Stephen Lueckenhoff, Jewelry
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New Mexico Artisan Market
Hotel Albuquerque Old Town
November 27-29
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La Cueva Winter Craft Show
7801 Wilshire Ave NE, Alb., NM
December 5, 8-4​​
Thanks!
Thanks for checking us out! We will publish a newsletter quarterly with new information on the Gallery and our Artists. Expect to see our next newsletter in January!
Or stop in and experience our gorgeous art firsthand. We're open daily from 10-5.