Working Classroom
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Working Classroom is a multi-ethnic, inter-generational community of student & professional artists, writers, actors and directors with a conscious commitment to supporting new and diverse voices and visions in the arts. The underrepresentation and caricature of historically ignored communities hampers our understanding of who we are as a nation, how we interpret our past and contemplate our futur
07/06/2026
“Passing the Torch/Pasando la Antorcha” was led by Joe Stephenson in 1996. The massive 3 story mural was approaching its 30th anniversary in 2021 when new owners of the building whitewashed the mural without warning. “La Antorcha” had been located on what was then Sunwest bank on 303 Roma St. 87103. Mural apprentices included Charles Castillo, Natalia Meneses, Marisol Aviles, Eric J. Garcia, Rosalba Gonzalez, Javier Lopez, Rebecca Mayorga, Gary Sena, and Lettie Thompson. This mural featured runners passing a torch toward the sun, which is depicted as a sunflower. The mural represents the value of passing down leadership from one person to another. This mural was also a reflection of what Working Classroom stands for - creating space for new generations to take on the leadership of our future. The mural was sponsored by New Mexico Arts, McCune Foundation, Sunwest Bank, Patent Construction Systems, and Wellborn Paint.
This April come learn color theory, color mixing, and basic drawing techniques this month with the master, Manuel. All ages, all levels, Tuesdays 2-7.
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423 Atlantic Avenue SW
Albuquerque, NM
87102
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5pm |