The Cathedral Gallery

Established in 1974 at the suggestion of Cathedral Dean John Haverland, the Cathedral Gallery has been an active part of the downtown Albuquerque art scene ever since.

The first chair of the Gallery Guild was Gale Waddell, a prominent New Mexico artist, who envisioned each Gallery show as having an overarching theme that would be of interest and importance to the congregation and the community.

This philosophy has been carried to the current day.

Over the decades, the Gallery has hosted such different groups and media as watercolor, fabric arts, sculpture, photography, pastel, oil, and many other artistic disciplines.

Each non-juried show runs for three months and in the past has had themes like Navajo weaving, quilts, “Creatures Great and Small” (portraits of people and animals), Santeros, Icons, and a winter show that features the Holiday Shoppe with a selection of toys, ornaments, miniatures, and other gift ideas.

2025 Winter – Winter Majesty 

Plus the Holiday Shoppe.

Featuring the New Mexico Watercolor Society.

Sunday – 11/02/2025 – opening and reception

Sunday – 01/25/2026 – show ends

2026 Spring – Santeros! 

A special event featuring the traditional New Mexican artistic representations of the saints and events from the Bible.

Sunday – 02/02/2026 – opening and reception

Sunday – 04/26/2026 – show ends

2026 Summer – However the Spirit Moves You

No special theme or style; all media will be welcomed.

Sunday – 05/04/2026 – opening and reception

Sunday – 07/26/2026 – show ends

2026 Fall – Snap! Click! Flash!

Features local photographers.

Sunday – 08/02/2026 – opening and reception

Sunday – 10/25/2026 – show ends

2026 Winter Show  ~ Plus the Holiday Shoppe Winter Light, featuring the Rainbow Artists, an award winning women’s collective which supports, promotes, and encourages women artists.

Sunday – 11/02/2026 – opening and reception

Sunday – 01/31/2027 – show ends

2027 Spring – Welcoming the New Season

Spring, renewal, Easter... All the special events of the season. 

Sunday – 02/07/2027 – opening and reception

Sunday – 04/25/2027 – show ends

2027 Summer – Creatures Great and Small

A very unique portrait show of people and critters.

Sunday – 05/02/2027 – opening and reception

Sunday – 07/25/2027 – show ends

2027 Fall – And the Word

A celebration of devotional and sacred pieces: icons, rosaries, and crosses.

Sunday – 08/01/2027 – opening and reception

Sunday – 10/31/2027 – show ends

2027 Winter Show ~ Plus the Holiday Shoppe

Theme to be determined

Tuesday – 11/02/2027 – intake

Sunday – 01/31/2028 – show ends

The Gallery is located at:

318 Silver SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 247-1581

Hours: Monday - Thursday 10am to 4pm

Friday 10am to noon

and Sundays during and after service hours



For more information, and inquiries about exhibiting in future shows, contact us here