Albuquerque, New Mexico
Roadrunner Mural
By Mural Artist Zuzu · Spraycation Mural Tour
From painting alongside the next generation of artists at Warehouse 505 to creating a colorful roadrunner mural across from Albuquerque High School, this Spraycation stop was a beautiful reminder of how public art brings people together. The large-scale mural sits among an amazing collection of murals by local Albuquerque street artists.
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Spraycation Albuquerque: Public Art, Creative Community & New Mexico Magic
Some cities leave a lasting impression, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, was definitely one of them. From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the kindness, generosity and genuine hospitality of the people I met. Albuquerque has an incredible creative spirit, and I felt so welcomed by the local arts community.
Bringing more color to Albuquerque’s streets
During my visit, I painted a new public art mural directly across from Albuquerque High School, surrounded by murals created by local artists. I especially love painting murals near schools, where young people can experience public art as part of their everyday lives. My hope is that seeing art in unexpected places encourages someone to dream a little bigger, explore their own creativity, or simply smile on their way to class.
Albuquerque has a thriving mural and graffiti culture, and I loved adding my own artistic voice to a neighborhood that celebrates creative expression. A very special thank-you to Wemfer, an Albuquerque-based mural and graffiti artist who welcomed me with open arms and generously provided the wall space.
Youth mural workshop at Warehouse 505
One of the most meaningful experiences of my Spraycation mural tour was painting with the talented teens at Warehouse 505, an Albuquerque nonprofit founded in 2009 that empowers local youth through free art, music, mentorship and creative education.
Sharing my passion for spray painting and mural art with the next generation of creatives was an absolute highlight. Seeing young artists express themselves, experiment with new techniques and embrace their creativity is exactly why experiences like this mean so much to me. A huge shout-out to Warehouse 505 for the work they’re doing to nurture young talent and make art accessible to everyone.
More than murals
Spraycation has always been about so much more than painting walls. It’s about the people, the places, the unexpected connections, and the chance to leave a little color and inspiration wherever the road takes me. Albuquerque reminded me why I love being a traveling mural artist: the kindness of strangers, the generosity of fellow creatives, and the enthusiasm of young artists.
Thank you, Albuquerque, for the love, the inspiration, and the opportunity to be part of your creative community. Until next time, keep creating, keep connecting, and never underestimate the power of art to bring people together. You are magic!
All of my 2026 Spraycation youth workshops were sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama Austin, who donated sketchbooks and take-home canvases, and LOOP Colors USA, who provided the spray paint, including water-based cans made for young artists.
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