Albuquerque Art Exhibit Showcases Creativity of Disabled Artists

The "From The Heart" exhibit features paintings, ceramics, and mixed media works by students of the N4Arts Initiative.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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An art exhibit called "From The Heart" is showcasing the creative works of over 20 artists with developmental disabilities who are part of the N4Arts Initiative in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The exhibit, which runs through March 29th, features paintings, ceramics, and mixed media pieces that often pay homage to Valentine's Day themes like love, friendship, and family.

Why it matters

The exhibit provides an important platform for adults with developmental disabilities to share their artistic talents and passions with the broader community. It also highlights the valuable work of the N4Arts Initiative in fostering a safe, welcoming, and creative environment for its students to grow and express themselves.

The details

The "From The Heart" exhibit is being held at the Nob Hill Storage facility in Albuquerque. The works on display were created by students who attend art classes, as well as other activities like yoga, Zumba, and pickleball, at the North Fourth Art Center as part of the N4Arts Initiative. The exhibit features a variety of mediums, including paintings, ceramics, and mixed media, with many pieces reflecting Valentine's Day themes.

  • The "From The Heart" exhibit opened on February 15, 2026.
  • The exhibit will be on display through March 29, 2026.

The players

N4Arts Initiative

A program that provides art classes and other activities for adults with developmental disabilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Samuel Sisneros

The special projects curator for the North Fourth Art Center, which hosts the N4Arts Initiative.

Nob Hill Storage

The venue hosting the "From The Heart" exhibit in Albuquerque.

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What they’re saying

“The students are really excited to showcase their art.”

— Samuel Sisneros, Special projects curator, North Fourth Art Center (koat.com)

“We've been getting really excited about Valentine's Day, so a lot of our ceramics are Valentine's Day themed. and we have a lot of hearts, a lot of themes around friendship, and like love and passion, and like family too, because families are really important to our students.”

— Samuel Sisneros, Special projects curator, North Fourth Art Center (koat.com)

The takeaway

The "From The Heart" exhibit demonstrates the creative talents and passions of adults with developmental disabilities, highlighting the important work of the N4Arts Initiative in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for these artists to thrive.