City of Albuquerque Public Art and Urban Enhancement Program

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August 15th, 2012

Convention Center Mosaic Dedication Event
A segment of the newest addition to the Convention Center
Please join us on Friday, August 24th, as we dedicate the newest addition to the Convention Center Mosaic. Artist Cassandra Reid and her apprentice artists via the Harwood Mayor's Art Summer Institute have completed two more large areas leading to the East building entrance. The event starts at 5:30pm.
Public Art Scavenger Hunt at the Zoo Saturday the 25th from 10am-4pm

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Participate in a scavenger hunt at the BioPark Zoo! Find public art and answer questions about the artworks and the animals to get your free pack of Public Art trading cards. the event takes place on Elephant Appreciation Day, Saturday August 25th. We will be handing out the scavenger hunt program from 10am until 4pm near the Throne of Nyoka in the Africa exhibit.
Fun for kids and adults alike!
Visit Artist John Davis' Temporary Public Art Installation on Civic Plaza

John Davis Temp artwork

A temporary sculpture by artist John Davis has been installed on the south side of Civic Plaza, near Tijeras and the Fourth Street Mall. The artwork is kinetic, moving when the wind blows, and has sound and text components as well. The piece will be on display until the end of 2012. Go check it out! 
Remember to "Like" us on Facebook!

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If you haven't already, visit the Albuquerque Public Art Facebook page. We post photos, events and calls for art there and it's a good place to connect with others interested in public art in Albuquerque. "Friend" us and be sure to "Like" us too!

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, Becky, Nan and Brendan
Public Art Urban Enhancement Program Staff

Cultural Services Department 

City of Albuquerque


Upcoming Events

 

Convention Center Mosaic Dedication Ceremony

Friday, 8/24/12

5:30pm

 

Public Art Scavenger Hunt at the Zoo

Sat, 8/25/12

10:am - 4:00pm 

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Our Mission    Enhancing our community through exceptional public art

by

embracing a transparent process that reflects

the diversity and interests of Albuquerque.