An informative and fun event aimed at anyone interested in public art is being held at the historic KiMo Theatre on Saturday, May 14th, 9 AM to 4 PM with a reception to follow. This event is proud to host artists and public art administrators from New Mexico as well as Arizona and Texas! Visit our Events page for more info. Please RSVP by emailing publicart@cabq.gov Public Art Workshop Schedule: - 9-9:10 Welcome by Maxine Marks, Albuquerque Arts Board Chairperson
- 9:10-9:45 Public Art 101
Sherri Brueggemann, Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program - 9:50-10:40 Calls for Entry: Finding Opportunities and Submitting Proposals
Mitch Menchaca (Americans for the Arts), Ben Owen (NMArts, Art in Public Places), and Matthew Carter (Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program) - 10:40-11:00 Break: Coffee in the KiMo Lobby
- 11-12:30 From the Trenches: True Stories from Public Artists
Moderated by Becky Holtzman, Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program
Artists: Paula Castillo, Nora Naranjo-Morse, Greg Reiche, and Cassandra Reid - 12:30-1:30 Lunch Break in Downtown Albuquerque
- 1:45-2:45 Get with the Program: Differences between Local and Regional Programs
Debra Garcia y Griego, (Santa Fe Arts Commission), Becky Alter (Bernalillo County Public Art Program), Patricia Dalbin (El Paso Public Art Program), Linda Laitner (Rio Rancho Public Art Program), and Roberto Bedoya (Tucson Pima Arts Council) - 2:50-3:50 Veteran Administrators: Making Public Art for the Long Haul
Moderated by Dan Fuller, Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program
Patricia Dalbin (El Paso Public Art Program), Robert Schultz (Mesa Public Art Program), and Ben Owen (NMArts, Art in Public Places) - 4:00-5:00 Reception in KiMo Theatre Lobby
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Temporary Art Installation Proposals due Monday, May 2nd by 4:30PM
 | | "Skin" by artist Beth Rekow, photo by D. Ondrik, courtesy NM Arts/Art in Public Places |
The IN-SIGHT Program is a chance for local artists to submit proposals for temporary public art installations that will be documented photographically for inclusion in the City's permanent collection. Accepted proposals will receive $1,000 to help implement the project. The next deadline is Monday, October 3rd. Please visit our Opportunities for Artists page for more info and to download the prospectus!
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