Galleries

ALBUQUERQUE OPENINGS Today

Gallery With a Cause, 4901 Lang NE, off Jefferson just south of Paseo del Norte, hosts a reception for “Artists on the Rise” from 4 to 7 p.m. The midcareer and emerging artists’ group multimedia exhibition runs through Aug. 25. Hours are by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call 857-8460.

Wednesday

South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, hosts a reception for “Night of the Arts,” with works by Joyce Shupe, Sterling Van Deren Coke and Maria Ross, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition features paintings, photography and sculpture, through Aug. 2. Call Augustine Romero at 848-1320.

Thursday

516 ARTS, 516 W. Central, hosts a discussion by New Mexico scientists titled “Fire and Water” at 6:30 p.m. The talk will cover issues surrounding fire management in the mountains of northern New Mexico and how it is connected to the Rio Grande and our drinking water in Albuquerque. Speakers will include Collin Haffrey, Dr. Ellis Margolis, Dr. Zander Evans and Sarah Hurteau. Admission is free. Call 242-1445.

SANTA FE OPENINGS Friday

Axle Contemporary Mobile Art Gallery, Farmer’s Market Shade Structure, Santa Fe Railyard, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, hosts a reception for “Teen Angle Magic Spirit Photography,” by Christina Dallas, from 5 to 8 p.m. The solo show runs through July 8. Call Matthew Chase-Daniel at 505-670-5854 or Jerry Wellman at 505-670-7612.

Charlotte Jackson Fine Art, 554 S. Guadalupe St., hosts a “Silent Auction of Contemporary Art to Benefit SITE Santa Fe” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event features works by more than 17 artists, including Vija Celmins, Patty Chang, Miguel Gandert, Jenny Holzer and Tom Joyce. Call 505-989-8688.

David Richard Gallery, 1570 Pacheco St., A-1, hosts a reception for “History/Her Story,” with 60 works by Abbey Hepner, Jessamyn Lovell, Delilah Montoya, Cara Romero, Kali Spitzer and Laurie Tumer, from 5 to 7 p.m. The group exhibition runs through July 29. Call 505-983-9555.