Arts Lab

Look out, polyester. Here come the eco-friendly, recyclable, organic fabrics of the future. Marilyn Zimmerman, a Fine Art major in Studio Art and Experimental Art and Technology at The University of New Mexico, recently participated virtually in the...

Debbie Ellzey is graduating this fall at 52 years old. After a long career, she decided to further her education and ended up making a unique degree switch not long into her academic career. “I went to nursing school because I was a single mom at 17, I...

A massive, colorful snail puppet is sliding through the neighborhoods of Albuquerque, spreading joy and comfort to people of all ages. It’s part of an art project from UNM Fine Arts student Ashleigh Abbott, who is finalist in the upcoming Biodesign...

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present its faculty dance concert META/PHYSICAL Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 8, in Rodey Theatre in the Center for Fine Arts on the main campus.  The program features...

What can an electrical engineering undergraduate student and a master’s student in fine arts learn from a thriving multimedia arts and entertainment complex that features a haunted house and immersive and unique exhibits? Turns out, plenty. And of...

The University of New Mexico is showcasing the innovation of its students and the interactive potential of higher education at the third annual SOMOS ABQ Festival.  SOMOS ABQ is one of the largest citizen-organized events in Albuquerque and brings...

Say the word “coding” and most people think of developing high tech computer software, phone apps, or websites. But since the 1950s, coding has also been used to create art. Teachers from all over New Mexico recently attended the first-ever Computer...

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Cinematic Arts is delighted to welcome Paris Premdas to campus. Premdas will visit UNM as part of its Alumni Spotlight series on Friday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. Part of UNM’s graduating class of 2017, Premdas..

The University of New Mexico’s 5th annual ArtsUnexpected, a day of art, performance and collaboration hosted by the College of Fine Arts, is set for Friday, April 28. This arts extravaganza is a day-long event held in various outdoor and indoor...

Professor Chip Lord presents a lecture about Ant Farm, an alternative architectural practice that influenced multimedia productions, on Sept. 30 at the UNM Artslab. The event will take place at the UNM Artslab on Sept. 30 from 1 – 3 p.m. The event is...