About Us

Joan and Warren Malkerson opened the doors of Gallery 408 on Twelfth Street in the Spring of 2005. Gallery 408 founded the art district in Carrizozo, and has continued to be the center for the exciting growth of the arts on historic Twelfth Street. Situated in the Tularosa Basin, surrounded by the Sacramento Mountains. Carrizozo now has more than one hundred  artists living in the town which creates a dedicated local community and gathering place for the arts.

The Burro Serenade


In 2006, Gallery 408 sponsored a public art project named the Burro Serenade. Burros have been historically indigenous to the area, and thus were chosen to paint and embellish as an iconic symbol of the past and present. Up to seventy-five artists from Lincoln County have participated, archiving a history of the artists in our broader area. The town of Carrizozo boasts twenty-eight burros donated to businesses and parks, standing on walls, rooftops and garden paths enjoyed by many visitors and photographers. When visiting the Gallery, you will enjoy seeing all the burros roaming the sculpture gardens, and appreciate the artists who envisioned them. All of these burros are for sale. Burros have been purchased by individuals, families and businesses and traveled to homes in New Mexico and throughout the United States. Current count has our painted burros residing in twenty plus states and growing.

Burros in the Sculpture Garden

CARRIZOZO ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Carrizozo AIR
Malkerson Gallery 408 is the hub of the Artist in Resident Program. The artists’ living quarters and studios are adjacent to the Gallery 408 historic building. This mission statement incapsulates the intent of the program.
Mission : Carrizozo AIR provides space and time for artists to focus on their chosen projects in the arts.  With a broad definition of “artist” the Carrizozo AIR admits a wide range of mediums and creative ventures.  Individuals, couples, friends, collaborative teams and families are welcome.  The Residency fosters both solitude and interaction with a small supportive community.  The surrounding lands enjoy varied eco-systems and multicultural archeology making available a beautiful environment for creativity.
History: In 2015 Warren & Joan Malkerson and MoMAZoZo Paula Wilson and Mike Lagg combined their efforts to create the Carrizozo AIR.

Walking the Labyrinth
Another great Artist in Residence project – a huge walking labyrinth.

Learn more about applications and details of this AIR Program HERE

Malkerson Gallery 408 is the Heart of the Art in Carrizozo
Call us, Text us!   (575) 648-2598

Malkerson Gallery 408 • PO Box 850, Carrizozo, NM 88301
Hours of Operation:
Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays
11 am – 5 pm
Sundays – Noon – 5 pm

Here is Joan Malkerson's latest installation! The reception was on Saturday, March 2. It will be available for viewing until April 13 on Saturdays, or by appointment. ... See MoreSee Less
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