Proposed Program Areas
Paid Artist Opportunities
Artist stipends and project-based commissions that recognize the labor and expertise of local creatives.
Internships & Mentorship
Hands-on learning and mentorship that create accessible pathways into arts, galleries, and creative work.
Workshops, Exhibitions & Public Programs
Community workshops and exhibitions designed to make contemporary art welcoming, accessible, and engaging.
Arts & Community Initiative
Merge Modern Arts & Community Initiative is a proposed community-based arts program expanding access to contemporary art and creative learning in Albuquerque. Through exhibitions, workshops, paid artist opportunities, and internships, the initiative will connect local artists and neighbors across generations and backgrounds.
Merge Modern is actively seeking grant funding and philanthropic partners. Funding has not yet been secured, and programs will launch as resources are awarded. The initiative is being developed with Fusion Theatre Company, with fiscal sponsorship arrangements still being finalized. Any charitable funds will be administered separately from Merge Modern LLC’s gallery and retail business.