Produced by New Mexico PBS. 58:21.

Who are Albuquerque's painters? What is our painting history? Exhibiting a collection of some of Albuquerque's best artworks, Painting Albuquerque tells a story long waiting to be told. Included are the paintings and stories of Raymond Jonson, Carl von Hassler, and many more.
Painting Albuquerque is one of the first full-length programs to bring together the stories of Albuquerque’s painters. This ground breaking documentary celebrates the culturally diverse painters and institutions that have contributed to Albuquerque’s cultural identity and artistic legacy. Some of the painters in Painting Albuquerque are known, others are almost lost to time.
In addition to its great artists, it was also vitally important for Albuquerque to have a venue for its artists — a way for the community to see the great work being done and help determine Albuquerque’s artistic identity. Taos and Santa Fe had established artistic identities, but what is Albuquerque’s?