Art in Action Festival

Calling all folx who live and work in ABQ’s Near North Valley and North I-25 neighborhoods

Help shape the future of our city!

Wednesday, November 12th 
5:30-8PM
AirDance
3300 Princeton Dr NE, Unit 1, ABQ

Join us for the 1st ever Art in Action Festival in partnership with Arts Hub, AMP Concerts, and the City of Albuquerque Planning Department.

Make art. Break bread with your neighbors. Share stories of home. Make your voice heard.

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What Folks Are Saying

  • "High Desert Playback is an oasis in the desert! As I travel through the immoral aftermath of colonialism, in a political landscape thirsty for more, HDP brings the community together to inspire and empower. May their message be uplifted and supported for all!"

  • "I had never experienced Playback Theatre before. The High Desert Playback actors had an amazing ability to capture the essence of each person’s story with empathy, humor, compassion, sensitivity and care. In the space of an evening, they created a sense of belonging, safety, community care, and support. I would recommend this experience to any group hoping to build a sense of shared compassion and understanding. The message of together we are stronger and can build the world we want and need was clear. Thank you!"

  • “Thank you!!! I would love to attend any future events of this nature! It left me feeling uplifted and hopeful, which we need desperately at this time in our world.”

  • "An expressive use of empathy as a tool for story-retelling and trauma first aid; I would recommend this workshop to everyone regardless of background."

  • "This is such a fun, intimate, collaborative, & inclusive workshop. It was my first time doing playback and I’m hooked!"

  • "The entire evening was powerful and nourishing. High Desert Playback created a magical space that helped people share without judgement and helped everyone in the room build a deeper understanding of the way racism and oppressive structures impact lives-- and they helped create space to share ways we can push back against those same structures."

  • "Learning Playback has reawakened something in me that has brought so much joy to my life. It’s much greater than just the workshops themselves- it’s reminded me how to play, while being vulnerable. So so grateful!"

  • "High Desert Playback is a needed glimpse into the future we need - where everyone is proudly and unapologetically themselves, and enthusiastic supporters of all the very different varieties of humans around them. Their performances quickly and lovingly embrace and draw in their diverse audiences, and serve to heal our many experiences of trauma as well as remind us of our own and each others' beauty and strength. I went to my first performance simply curious about what this could be, and have become a permanent fan."

  • "Lynn and Allison are kind, supportive and masterful facilitators who hold you sweetly through the process of learning something new. Playback Theatre is infused with joy, humor, and deep heart care."

  • "Engaging in creative play with my peers, just for pleasure's sake, feels deeply nourishing. Especially after three years of limited human to human connection. Allison and Lynn and all the attendees created such a safe place to let loose and have fun!"

  • "These amazing artists will make you believe in possibilities you had lost hope of seeing in your lifetime."