City of Albuquerque Public Art and Urban Enhancement Program

Take Another Look

E-Newsletter  

May 31st, 2011 

Celebrate the KiMo's Historic Neon Sign Installation and Dedication!

KiMo new neon illustration
Illustration and poster design by artist Kent Blair

Please join Mayor Richard J. Berry, City Council President Don Harris, the Albuquerque Arts Board and the Friends of the KiMo in dedicating the historic neon sign restoration and installation on Friday, June 3rd at 7:30 PM.  

The event is free and open to the public.

 

Albuquerque Ranks 6th in the Country for
Arts Destinations! 
Homeworks II
Homeworks II by artist Sally Condon
 

According to American Style Magazine, Albuquerque ranks 6th for arts destinations in the country. We came in behind New York City, Chicago, Washington DC, San Francisco and Boston, and ahead of Philadelphia, Seattle and Los Angeles! Visit American Style Magazine's current issue for a full listing. Then visit our Facebook page and Duke City Fix page to tell us why you think we are an amazing arts destination! 

Get On Board the Urban Art 'Trawl this Saturday! 

Trolley Tour
Public Art Trolley Tour, 2010

The Public Art Urban Enhancement Program has teamed up with ABQ Trolley Co. to bring you a tour of public art.

Hop on board a completely-custom, uniquely-Albuquerque, open-air trolley for a 75-minute guided tour of Albuquerque's public art. Guided by Becky Holtzman, outreach coordinator for the public art program, the tour will include stories behind some of ABQ's greatest public art pieces.

All tickets are $15. Buy tickets online to guarantee your seat on the Urban Art 'Trawl.'  

 

The tour starts on the west side of the Albuquerque Convention Center (loading zone at 3rd St. & Tijeras NW) at 10:00 AM. The Trolley will be parked at this loading zone approximately 30-minutes before the tour. 

 

This e-newsletter was created to keep you up-to-date with news about Albuquerque's Public Art and Urban Enhancement Program projects and other arts and cultural planning initiatives.

If you have any questions, need more information or want to share news and/or tips for future issues of this e-newsletter or sign yourself or someone else up to receive it, please e-mail us at publicart@cabq.gov.


Thanks for staying involved!

Sincerely,

 

Sherri, Dan, Matt and Brendan
Public Art Urban Enhancement Program Staff

Cultural Services Department 

City of Albuquerque

Upcoming Events

 
Dedication Ceremony for the New Neon Sign at the KiMo Theatre
Friday, June 3rd at 7:30 PM

Event Info

 

Urban Art Trolley Tour 

Sat. June 11,

10 AM

Event Info 

 

 

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Our Mission  

 

To promote and encourage private and public programs to further the development and public awareness of and interest in, the fine and performing arts and cultural properties; to increase employment opportunities in the arts; and, to encourage the integration of art into the architecture of municipal structures.