Blue Portal News

As a promise to our existing artists to highlight their work, particularly in the Fall which is the primary selling time, we do not accept applications for new artists from October thru December.  The introduction of new artists at this time would dilute the sales opportunity for existing artists who have been with us for at least the previous year.  We encourage those interested to come to the shop to get the feel for what Blue Portal is – a very unusual venue for the work of community senior citizens. Blue Portal starts accepting applications in March of each year and the information is included on this website.  Artists have found, universally, that their participation from the Spring helps tailor their work and prices to current market trends for Old Town and Blue Portal.

The Blue Portal Front Entrance

BLUE PORTAL GIFT SHOP

Blue Portal is one of nine philanthropic programs of Assistance League of Albuquerque. The Blue Portal committee works directly with our senior New Mexico artists and crafters by pro­viding them with a perfect location to sell their creations to the public. The service is free to over 247 artists and crafters, and they receive 100% of the asking price for each piece sold.

We provide both the building and the staff, who are all member volunteers of Assistance League of Albuquerque. Besides the seniors, others who gain from this program are the customers, both locals and tourists, who browse our shop and purchase the affordably priced gifts. They receive a great value at a great price.

New Artists and Crafters

Blue Portal welcomes inquiries about becoming a new artist at the venue.  Please read the linked document below for full details on the procedure. Blue Portal does no drop-in artist inquiries; all must go through the described process. Your inquiry will receive a timely reply.

Blue Portal (Program)

2107 Church St NW
Albuquerque, NM
Phone: 505-243-6005

Hours:
Wed – Sun Noon – 3 pm

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The Blue Portal is known as one of the prime places to shop for gifts in Albuquerque’s Old Town and was recently visited by a journalist for The Washington Post.

The Washington Post Article