News & Events - Little Bird de Papel

September 2022

September will include a continuation of the paper dolls exhibit for those who missed last month. Also a chance to see Vicki’s newest summer creations. Like Peewee’s Playhouse, the usual characters should be there like Richard with his magic word dice, and Bubbles the dancing dog.

August 2022

First Friday—August 5, 5-8pm at Little Bird de Papel—Paper Dolls: Evolution and Articulation featuring artists: Dale Harris, Louisa Barkalow, Margy O’Brien, Ginger Rice,Terry Garrettt, Esther Feske, and Vicki Bolen. This fun project manifests what seven adult artists presently relate to early memories of paper dolls and their environment.

July 2022

Potters Melissa Alexander, Jillian Maresco and Rosalie Huang will be featured at Little Bird for the Artscrawl on Friday, July 1, 4-8pm.

June 2022

First Friday—June 3rd 5-8—Featured artist Richard Wolfson, poet—Richard writes spontaneous poetry, some from dreams, some that emanate back from Woodstock days.

Music and dancing by Tropezon Andado (name of band translates to “stumbling walk,” an homage to Yoruba Andado)—musicians are Rico Guillermo, Mark Horst, Ari Posner and Alyson Steinman

May 2022

AABA Art’s Crawl at Little Bird de Papel—First Friday, May 6th, 5–8pm—Featuring the book arts of Libros and Santa Fe BAG. 20 years of collaborative books by the members.There are many innovative and unique shapes and forms to view. Well worth a visit. Come one, come all to the wonderful world of art books.

March 2022

Celebrate Women’s History Month on Mountain Road! Saturday, March 19, 2022, 10am-4pm. Visit each of the four businesses, get stamped at each location, turn in your card.You’ll be eligible for a prize.

December 2021

Our end of the year sale of origami tree ornaments was quite successful with a donation for thousands of meals to Roadrunner Food bank. Thank you Albuquerque for your love of art and your fellow citizens. Next year a different ornament and a different mission.

November 2021

Tis the season to give. Little Bird de Papel will be donating to the Roadrunner Food Bank. The Giving Tree adorned with origami ornaments will be available on Small Business Saturday, November 27 and all through December.

October 2021

The Power of Paper—On First Friday, October 1st 2021, 5-8pm—On First Friday, come and see Cami Condon’s peace statue of Sadako Sasaki

September 2021

First Friday September 3rd at Remarque

August 2021

Origami Cranes for Hiroshima Peace Day, August 6th

July 2021

Our Newsletter is Back!

Update of my pandemic year, thanks to Zoom I was able to learn so many new challenging origami folds. There were many more conventions that brought so many people together both nationally and internationally.

June 2020

More reflections from Vicki and a “Bowls on Sale” plan!

May 2020

Reflections…from Vicki

Help Feed New Mexicans Who Need Help

Help Feed New Mexicans Who Need Help—For each original origami piece purchased, I will make a $50 donation to Roadrunner Food Bank, which will provide 250 meals per art piece.

April 2020

Because our last pandemic in 2015 was the e[BOWL]a virus, it seems in poor taste to sell bowls in the middle of our present one. So please
stay home, stay safe, and please keep Off Center in your meditations and charitable contributions.

March 2020

The Birds of Burque Mural is Hatching This Week. Come to the party on March 6th at Little Bird de Papel on Mountain Road.

February 2020

See the Reveal March 6th!

Come party with us and raise money for a spectacular new mural on 12th and Mountain at LIttle Bird de Papel!

For the multi-wall mural, I’m combining forces with Andrew Fearnside Art and Design

Andrew is designing and painting the multi wall mural! Plot Duckies is creating a QR code, stories, and website so visitors can scan the code and hear stories about and sounds of birds represented in the mural. Our party/fundraiser for the mural will include various vendors, and a chance to test our QR code (bring your smart phone and test it out!)

January 2020

After some delays, redesigns and brilliant insights, we are announcing a new mural on Mountain Rd by Andrew Fernside.

December 2019

Don’t miss the Friends of Tortuga Art Show on December 6-8 and the Soup is Love open studio from December 9-22. Click to learn more…

November 2019

Celebrate origami by spreading the joy of paperfolding during World Origami Days, held each year from October 24–November 11, a 2-1/2 week celebration of the international community of origami…

October 2019

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! OFFCenter receives a Bravos Award!

September 2019

3rd Annual SOUP is LOVE is Underway, the 100-Day Challenge & More!

August 2019

Third Annual Soup-is-Love Project Takes Off!

July 2019

Birds of Burque Mural Coming Soon!

June 2019

June 7th ArtsCrawl Events featuring Vicki Bolen are happening at “Next Best Thing To Being There’s Patio Show” and “Collective: Remarque Members’ Annual Show” both from 5-8pm. Read more about June’s busy month of travel and events.

May 2019

I would like to thank all the participants that made bowls this last year. And, thank you to all other ceramicists that donated their cool ceramic items. Thank you Penne Roberts for all the kiln services and support of new ideas. Thank you to Andrew Fernside for...

April 2019

Soup is Love Project benefiting OFF Center Community ArtsSoup is Love Project Bowl Sale Friday, April 5, 3-8pm at Little Bird de Papel, 1222 Mountain Road, NW ALSO ON MOUNTAIN ROAD Soup is Love Project Bowl Sale Saturday, April 6, 10-4pm at Little Bird de Papel, 1222...

March 2019

SAVE THE DATE! Soup is Love Project… Coming April 5-7, 2019 Celebrate the Sale of the Bowls benefiting LAST DAYS TO MAKE BOWLS SATURDAY & SUNDAY, March 9 and 10, 10–4 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, March 16 and 17, 10–4 There’s plenty to do: 1. Make a bowl for the...

Reception at the Artichoke Cafe on February 10

I'm looking forward to my upcoming event at Artichoke Cafe. They have invited myself and two other artists to not only show our art, but we're also having an artist reception this Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. I hope you can make it and enjoy your time at this supportive...

February 2019

Opening Reception: Friday, February 1 from 6 – 8pmExhibition Runs: February 1 – 21, 2019 Bringing the injustice of poverty and homelessness together, Recycled Heart is an exhibit, like all ArtStreet shows, that captures the diverse, distinct, and highly individual...

Happy 2019

Soup is Love Project….. Coming April 5-7, 2019 Celebrate the Sale of the Bowls benefiting There’s plenty to do: 1. Make a bowl for the 2nd Annual Soup is Love Project 2. Connect with the community 3. Shop for art, jewelry, and outdoor décor click HERE for more info!...

Be Green, Shop Local!

To be green this year, shop local, shop small, shop on Mountain Road Click on dates below for more info! YOUR Friday, November 23 10–4 Small Business Saturday, November 24 10–4 Soup is Love Sunday, November 25 10-4 Little Bird de Papel, 1222 Mountain Rd. NW,...

November 2018

Support Local Artists on Mountain Road Little Bird de Papel Holiday Shopping Days Black Friday, November 23 10–4 Small Business Saturday, November 24 10–4 Cyber Monday, November 26, 10-4 Little Bird de Papel, 1222 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102...

October 2018

Beyond Balloon Fiesta: What Else to See in Albuquerque First Friday Events Click here for complete First Friday listings Feature: Matrix Fine Arts Join us in October for two events featuring acrylic artist and calligrapher, Elizabeth McKee. Elizabeth...

September 2018

It's Time for Globalquerque! We are on the road now, but looking forward, when we return in September, to one of our favorite yearly spectacular events – ¡Globalquerque! The 2018 Poster Artist, is photographer extraordinaire Jim Holbrook with his photo Found...

August 2018

Join Us in Supporting Tortuga Gallery's Bosque Mural In collaboration with Mural Fest 2018 and Tortuga Gallery, three local artists (Denise Weaver Ross, Joel Davis, and Roe LiBretto) have designed a nearly 25' x 90' mural, celebrating the flora and fauna of...

July 2018

Greetings from Chicago Happy 4th of July! A new tradition is being birthed Chicago, fireworks and lots of mirth Hopes for Hamilton, a musical with brains And next weekend to sell lots of cranes Our next art show should be a smash Before that, Richard should get some...

June 2018

A Visual Tour of Historic Mountain Road Event is on Saturday, June 9 at 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM History of the Neighborhood Through the Eyes of Contemporary Artists Join the Friends of Mountain Road for a reception and banner walk to celebrate the installation of new,...

Second Annual Soup Is Love Project

The following dates are the opportunities for you to get involved in making unique bowls. May 5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm June 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm July 21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm August 11 and...

SUCCESS! First Annual Soup Is Love Project

We had a very successful year, with the sale of 500 of the 600 bowls made by our local community. OffCenter is proud to accept this significant donation and now the remaining bowls will be available at Off Center gift shop. A big thank you to all the volunteers...

Soup is Love Project is Dishing Up Art

March 2, 4-7pm at Little Bird de Papel Little Bird de Papel 1222 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Bowls will begin to be for sale Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4-7 p.m. Little Bird de Papel is located at 1222 Mountain RD. NW 87102 Come attend this event, donate and...

Soup is Love Project: Supporting Off Center

March 2, 4-7pm Check out this incredible event hosted by Little Bird de Papel and the OFFCenter Community Arts Project for the Soup is Love Project here in the downtown Albuquerque area on March 2, 2018! Starting at this event, all the proceeds will be donated to the...

Soup is Love Project: Last Weekend to Make Bowls Benefiting Off Center!

February 3 and 4, 10am-4pm After 12 months we have made about 800 bowls with 100 community participants. The proceeds will benefit OFF CENTER Community Arts Project. OFF Center Community Arts Project was founded in 2001 by art therapists, artists and other community...

Book Arts & More

On Saturday, January 27, check out at Central Features an exhibition of experimental artist-made books that prioritizes conceptual book forms, non-traditional materials, collaborative or interdisciplinary projects, and unconventional approaches to narrative,...

Thinking Ahead to February!

Great gift ideas for Valentines Day! Click on pictures for more detail Featuring original word art -- LOVE -- by Vicki Bolen "Love" Throw Pillow Available Sizes --16" x 16" --18" x 18" --20" x 20" "Love" Tote Bag Available Sizes Small: 13' x 13" Medium: 16" x 16"...

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Soup is Love: January 2018 Update

Soup is Love Project Fundraiser “We believe that when food is shared, our bowl will remain plentiful” Chef Pierre Thiam-- Senegal SAVE THE DATE Little Bird de Papel is teaming up with Off Center Community Arts Project for the Soup is Love project. Starting March 2nd...

Soup is Love: December Update

Countdown! Three months to fundraiser in March 2018 500+ bowls. 50+ participants. 2 professional ceramic artists SOUP IS LOVE PROJECT: OPEN STUDIO DATES No experience necessary Here are the remaining dates for dropping by to make and/or glaze bowls for our March 2018...

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN ALBUQUERQUE

Christmas is a special time in Albuquerque. There is plenty to do, from a parade to shop 'n strolls to light shows. Here are the highlights of the 2017 holiday events. River of Lights November 25 - December 30 6:00 - 9:30 pm ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden closed December...

Cyber Monday: Shop online all day!

After shopping on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, you will be ready to finish your holiday shopping online on Monday, November 27. The Monday after Thanksgiving has come to be known as "Cyber Monday" because so many people turn to the Internet to finish...

Shop Local: Little Bird de Papel

There are four opportunities for you to shop local at Little Bird de Papel this holiday season. 18th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Show Fri. – Sun., November 24-26, 2017 Expo New Mexico’s Manuel Lujan Building Albuquerque, New Mexico Come visit me at Booth C-9! ...

Give Handcrafted Holiday Cards

My holiday cards are both beautiful greeting cards and a beautiful holiday gift for the special people in your life. All cards are 5"x7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) Japanese paper collage Clear, archival protective sleeve Mailing envelope Suitable for framing I will...

Support NM Wilderness Alliance

Richard and I are both pleased to participate in the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance's (NMWA) exhibit: WILDERNESS: land untrammeled. The NMWA is "dedicated to protecting the increasingly rare wild places within [New Mexico's] public lands." The exhibit features the...

Downtown Arts & Cultural District

I've said it before. Albuquerque is a fantastic city for artists and other creatives. There are many initiatives, both public and private, focused on growing Albuquerque's creative economy. The goals of the Cultural District are: Supporting and promoting existing...

Soup is Love Project Update

"Helping Other People through Art" Join other community members at the Little Bird de Papel studio to create beautiful soup bowls for a homeless charity fundraiser to be held in March 2018. You will learn how to build ceramic bowls from slab clay and a mold. Your bowl...

Origami Earrings Galore!

I really enjoy making my origami earrings, especially selecting the papers and complementary Swarovski crystals. I have designed 57 different pairs of earrings, in six different color families, and six custom earring options. For more details on my earrings, click the...

¡Globalquerque!

Every year we look forward to ¡Globalquerque! If you love world music, don't miss this event. We'll be on the road this year at the Armonk Outdoor Art Show in Armonk, NY. But we hope that you will take the opportunity to attend. Hi ¡Globalquerque! takes place at...

New Works Combine Art and Poetry

Richard and I are on the road. We've just completed shows in Milwaukee, WI and Rochester, MI. Now we're headed to Philadelphia, PA and Armonk, NY. (Go to https://littlebirddepapelblog.wordpress.com/arts-and-crafts-shows/ to see a list of my remaining 2017 shows.) I...

Featured Artist: Jade Leyva

Jade Leyva, 2017 Local Treasures Designee, was born in Mexico City and now makes her home in New Mexico. Her work combines influences from Magical Realism to Pre-Columbian and Postmodernism. On the surface, Jade's work often appears whimsical, but a closer look leads...

First Friday Artscrawl: Local Treasures

For ten years, the Albuquerque Art Business Association (AABA) has honored local artists who not only excel in the arts, but have given back to their communities. The 2017 Local Treasures Designees include: Elaine Bolz, Jade Leyva, Renee Gentz, Mark Horst, Cheryl...

Our Roots Run Deep

My husband, Richard, is performing his comedy routine in a fundraiser for the New Mexico Faith Coalition for Immigrant Justice. Poets, musicians, entertainers and artists are donating their talents to a benefit show. Funds raised will be used to assist immigrants with...

More Back to School with Vicki Bolen

back to school supplies by Little Bird de Papel

Featured Artist: Mary Sundstrom

Mary Sundstrom is a Minnesota native who graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Fine Arts degree in printmaking. Over the last 40+ years, Mary has exhibited her prints and paper cut art around the country. Mary has illustrated 17 children’s book titles...

Origami Birthday Cards

Summer is a good time of year to stock up on birthday cards. I have designed a collection of 19 birthday cards featuring origami cranes, butterflies and flowers. There is also a three-card set for the price of two individual cards. All my cards are customizable. While...

Soup is Love Project on Local News!

Last Sunday, while we working away at making bowls for the Soup is Love Project, a reporter and a cameraman from KRQE News walked into the studio. It resulted in a nice piece on the evening news. Here's the link to the piece:...

Back to School with Little Bird de Papel

back to school supplies by Little Bird de Papel

July ARTScrawlABQ

Some of the events scheduled for ARTful Saturday on July 15, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM

Featured Artist: Ren Adams

I recently took a class on dry-point etching from Ren Adams at New Grounds Print Workshop. Ren is a cross-media artist and has introduced classes that use hybrid printing methods that break down the boundaries among various printmaking techniques. Ren Adams:...

Creating New Art with Dry-Point Etching

creating new art with dry-point etching

Soup is Love Update

Soup is Love Project – Four-month report

Father’s Day is Coming!

Father's Day is coming on Sunday, June 18. T-shirts for men featuring my art are available in my Redbubble Shop. Perfect for the father who loves art. (Read to the end for a coupon code to use in my Redbubble shop.) You can find my clothing for men...

June Art Events around Burque

Once again there are many wonderful exhibits this month in Albuquerque. Here are exhibits featuring the art of friends of mine and my own. Artists on the Rise featuring works on paper and photography by early and mid-career artists who have unique vision, rare talent...

Featured Artists: Hayley Nolte & Scot Ray

Featured artist: Hayle Nolte and Scot Ray

Wedding Season!

Little Bird de Papel offers many items suitable for weddings and wedding anniversaries.

Art around Burque

I love living in Albuquerque (or Burque as we affectionately call it.) It is a center for contemporary art and many artists I've come to know over the years have exhibits this month. There are also art related events occurring throughout the month of May. Here is a...

Featured Artist: Beverly Hayden

Profile of Beverly Hayden, Assemblage Artist

“Albuquirky” Little Houses

This year is the 12th Annual "Albuquirky" Little Houses Silent Auction Fundraiser for Off Center Arts. Each year, local artists are given little wooden houses to turn into one-of-a-kind works of art, which are then auctioned off to raise funds for a worthy cause. My...

Meet Me in Chattanooga

On Wednesday (April 19), Richard and I head to Chattanooga for the 4 Bridges Arts Festival 2017. We will be at the Tennessee Pavilion Saturday, April 22, 10am-6pm. Sunday, April 23, 10am-5pm. I will be bringing new art to the Arts Festival, including the embroidered...

Having Fun with Paper Embroidery

As you've probably figured out, I'm always looking to learn new skills. Recently, I had a chance to take an embroidery class. I immediately began using what I learned on my cards and in my 2D art. I have been embellishing both with machine embroidery for a quite some...

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