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About SOMOS ABQ

Conceived as a love letter to Albuquerque, SOMOS ABQ was established in 2017.

SOMOS ABQ produced citywide festivals from 2017-2019. After several pandemic years of organizing virtual programs and smaller events from 2020-2024, SOMOS ABQ is returning to an annual full-day arts and cultural festival format. The next SOMOS ABQ Festival will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Leading up, we will also host a series of small “Road to SOMOS” Community Events. To learn more, please check out our Community Report.

Mission

SOMOS ABQ illuminates the beauty and brilliance of Albuquerque.

Vision

SOMOS ABQ contributes to the vibrancy of our city and to our collective quality of life. We engage arts, culture, and community to offer experiences of wonder and belonging. Our programs and events welcome everyone, with a central focus on sparking and sustaining young people, emerging professionals, and resident families.

Ethos

SOMOS ABQ is a love letter to Albuquerque and all of her residents, and SOMOS ABQ is a devotional labor of love by those who co-create it; everyone involved acts in service of this spirit, all of the time.

Operations

SOMOS ABQ is operated and governed by a Management Consortium including:

  • Active Founding Partners
  • Co-Directors

SOMOS ABQ programs and events are produced by a Community Leadership Council including:

  • Active Founding Partners
  • Co-Directors
  • Co-Coordinators

SOMOS ABQ programs and events feature a breadth of Community Co-Creators including:

  • Artists, Musicians, Performers, Artisans, Makers, Vendors, Organizers, and more
  • Collaborating Collectives, Brands, Nonprofits, Social Impact Organizations, and more
  • Ambassadors, Partners, Sponsors, and more
SOMOS Concert Crowd
SOMOS Stage

Contact

SOMOS ABQ is organized by a Community Leadership Council (hyperlink to that page). With questions or to learn more, please contact the lead on your area of interest. If you aren’t sure, please contact directors@somosabq.com

Artistic, Experience, Creative, Development & Managing Directors: directors@somosabq.com

Artistic & Experience Coordinator: culture@somosabq.com

Community & Families Coordinator: community@somosabq.com

Talent & Hospitality Coordinator: talent@somosabq.com

Operations & Production Coordinator:production@somosabq.com

Communications & Design Coordinator: media@somosabq.com

Sponsorships & Partnerships Coordinator: crew@somosabq.com