At The Groove, our motto is "Art for Everyone." We take pride in our inclusive gallery approach—while our shows are juried, we strive to feature a wide variety of artists and art forms that reflect the richness of New Mexico’s creative community. Our large gallery space can accommodate 70+ pieces, all by New Mexico artists.

30% of all sales are retained by The Groove to fund community outreach and arts programming throughout Albuquerque. We maintain a strict policy against AI-generated work and any content deemed pornographic by the jury.

The Groove goes East. Far Out Far East is a celebration of Asian pop culture and its explosion into global visual art: anime, manga, street fashion, action figures, bold graphics, and the iconography that has shaped generations of artists worldwide. Whether your work pays homage to the classics or remixes the genre entirely, this show is for art that channels the energy of the East.

• Application deadline: August 21, 2026 (midnight)

• Art dropoff: August 30, 12 - 2 PM

• Opening Reception: September 4, 2026, 5 - 9 PM

• Closing Reception: September 26, 2026, 3 - 4 PM

• Pick-Up Work: September 26, 4 - 5 PM