SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico

SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico is dedicated to cultivating the creative and professional growth of artistic talents and to expanding their visibility and viability in our community. Each year Harwood Art Center invites emerging artists from around New Mexico to submit their artist materials and artworks for consideration through an open call. Invited SURFACE artists are eligible for four named awards and a solo gallery exhibition award, and all receive a $250 honorarium for their participation. SURFACE is open to individuals working in any media and from diverse creative fields, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry making, fashion, design, architecture, digital media, etc. We encourage submission of new and / or experimental works. Harwood takes a broad approach to “emerging artist,” and applicants are asked to self- identify with this description. Applicants must be currently living, working and/or studying in New Mexico. SURFACE artists enjoy a seven-week exhibition in Harwood Art Center’s Hall Gallery throughout June and July. Artists also participate in a private day-long professional development workshop. Workshop sessions are led by professional artists, gallerists, public relations/communications specialists, curators, and local media, and focus on refining artist statements and written materials, developing a web and communications presence, cultivating audiences and collectors, as well as an exhibition walkthrough with feedback provided on each artist’s work. This year’s SURFACE exhibition features Adrian Ricca Lucci, Briana Salazar, Eleanor Foy, Eliana Barela, Evan Marquez, Jasmine Venes, Jazmin Novak, Jo Paff, Karl Orozco, Lillian Estes, Maki Kimura, Mariah Scee, Maze Raghavan Cohen, McKenzie Fitz, Mimolo and Victoria DeBlassie. Exhibition Runs: June 11 – July 25, 2026 Exhibition Reception & Artist Talks: Saturday, June 20, 2025 4:30p – 6:30p, artist talks starting at 5:00p