This April, The Groove celebrates the voices of the next generation with AlbuRquerque/Route 66: Youth Art in the City. Featuring artists age 25 and under, the show highlights bold perspectives on urban life, culture, and creativity along Albuquerque’s iconic stretch of Route 66.

• Application deadline: March 16, 2026

• Art due: March 29, 2026, 12–4 PM

• Show dates: Opening April 3, 2026 – Closing Reception April 25, 2026, 2–4 PM

• Art collected: April 25, 2026, 4–5 PM & April 26, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM

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.