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*all photos by Elaine A. Russell


Art Gallery: Sneak Peek #2

Today I am featuring the South Broadway Cultural Center here in ABQ. To be honest, in all the years that I have lived here; I didn't realize what a treasure this place is. Now I do.

The South Broadway Cultural Center (SBCC) is "a multi-cultural, visual, performing and literary art center, that promotes, preserves and educates the community about the cultures and ethnicities that define Albuquerque."

My most recent trip to the gallery was a great honor. One of my photographs was featured in the "La Guadalupana 2009 Art Exhibit" that ended on January 5th. The photos I am including for today's post, are from that exhibit; which was curated by Augustine Romero.

In addition to the fabulous gallery space, there is the John Lewis Theater(which hosts musical and theatrical events throughout the year), a public library, and services for youths and adults.


I highly recommend a leisurely visit to this gallery space. It is fabulous.

For more information on the SBCC; click here


Jeff Sipes

unknown artist

Francis Bustamanti

Luis Gonzales

unknown artist

John de Jesus

Amanda Griegos

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The next show at the SBCC, is "OUT OF AFRICA TO THE AMERICAS"


Presented by:THE NEW MEXICO AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS GUILD

Exhibiting from January 14 through February February 26th, 2010


January 14, 2010 - Thursday - Artists Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Hakim Bellamy; National Champion in Slam Poetry, playwright, actor, journalist, and social justice advocate, will perform his Slam Poetry at the Reception.

Refreshments provided.

Exhibiting their art will be African, Afro-Caribbean, and African artists of the New Mexico African Artists Guild. Curator/contact: Marianne Gendron

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*Don't forget to write me and enter yourself in my "anniversary give-away" --- moongipsies@msn.com. Entries must be submitted by 9am tomorrow!

way down south



photos by Elaine A. Russell, at the Factory on 5th



---as in the south end of the Factory on 5th building. I need to get keys from the owner and explore inside some more... but in the meantime.... here are some more shots in my on-going series.

I took a photo of the ceiling line inside the building. The wood tones are just amazing. Not to mention the whole..."feels like I am in the bowels of a ship"... feeling I get when I am in there. Cozy, safe, secure.

Then there is a photo of some of the industrial windows. I just love how they have chicken wire in them. And air bubbles in the glass. Wow. Fantastic. It reminds me of some of the windows in older buildings back east... which I adore.

Lastly, a photo of some chili peppers in the rock parking lot. Not sure how they got there... but they looked cool.

Thanks for everyone's comments on this series. Your feedback helps me to do better.