City of Albuquerque Public Art and Urban Enhancement Program

Flyway

Flyway by artist Robert Wilson

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August 22, 2011

Dedication Event for Flyway on August 25th

Flyway invite

Come celebrate Albuquerque's newest public artwork on August 25th at the Open Space Visitors Center on the Westside. Flyway, by artist Robert Wilson, utilizes recycled jetty jacks from the bosque to create a powerful piece of land art. The dedication ceremony will take place at 11:00 am. Come be part of public art!
Center of the City project deadline EXTENDED!

The deadline for the Center of the City project has been extended until Thursday, September 23, 2011. Please visit our " Opportunities for Artists" page for more information on this project.

 

 New Public Art Video 
Tony and Erika
Production photo for Public Art's newest video

Tune in to GOV-TV this week or visit our Vimeo channel to catch Public Art's newest video. This one features an interview with public art thinker Erika Doss. Doss is the author of "Flying Pigs: Public Art and Cultural Democracy in American Communities" and "Memorial Mania: Public Feeling in America."

 


Public Art Project Opportunities in the Navajo Nation and Rio Rancho

"Sky Labyrinth" by artist Cordelia Rose, from the NM Arts website 


Albuquerque's Public Art Urban Enhancement Program is pleased to help spread the word about these regional public art opportunities. 

The State of New Mexico Public Art Program is asking for submissions for temporary environmentally based public artworks to be displayed in various outdoor locations throughout the Navajo Nation.The deadline is September 30, 2011. Please visit their website for more info.  

The City of Rio Rancho and the University of New Mexico is calling for submissions for a permanent artwork in an outdoor location of the UNM West campus, located in Rio Rancho's City Center. The deadline for submissions is September 28, 2011. Visit their website for more info.

 

1 Million Bones Project Comes to Albuquerque

Bones Project

The national "One Million Bones" project is coming to Albuquerque on August 27th, 2011 at 10 AM. One Million Bones is a community-based, collaborative, public art installation that will take place along Central Ave near 4th St. The event is part of a larger national event that aims to recognize the millions of victims and survivors who have been killed or displaced by ongoing genocides. The public is invited to be a part of the performance. Call (505) 314-1112 or visit www.onemillionbones.org for more information.   

 

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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 Event for Flyway Thurs., Aug. 25

 11:00 AM

 Open Space Visitors Center 


 

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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.