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September 17th, 2012

International Society of Electronic Art is Here!
This September 19 - 24, the world of art, science and technology come together in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a six day, international conference, kicking off a season-long exhibition and public programs.
Be sure to register for the numerous workshops, field trips and performances!
Please direct all questions to: info@isea2012.org

Please watch a video, called ISEA2012 Conference Overview, to learn more about the conference. You can access the video via our Vimeo Channel, by visiting our video webpage
ISEA Public Art Exhibition Opening on Thursday, Sept. 20th, 2012

In conjunction with ISEA2012, The City of Albuquerque Arts Board and the Public Art Urban Enhancement Program announce an exhibition featuring five finalists selected to develop site-specific, high-tech artworks for locations in Albuquerque. One of these five finalists may be awarded a contract to realize the actual sculpture in Albuquerque.
The five finalists were invited to create formal presentations for their conceptual design, which will be on display at the KiMo Gallery, 423 Central Ave. NW. 505-768-3544
Regular hours: Wed - Sat, 11am -8pm & Sun, 11am-3pm
Be sure to make it to the opening night, Thursday, September 20th from 6pm - 8pm.  
Attend a Public Art Walking Tour in Downtown Albuquerque

 On Tuesday, September 18th, the Public Art Program will host a walking tour of public art in Downtown Albuquerque. The tour starts at the Harry Kinney Memorial sculpture in the NE corner of Civic Plaza (see above) and should last about two hours. Be prepared to stroll through Downtown and learn about a dozen artworks and about how the program works.
The tour is free and open to the public.
RSVP to Brendan Picker at bpicker@cabq.gov or by calling 505-768-3566. 
Park(ing) Day is Friday, September 21st

Friday, September 21st is Park(ing) Day! PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.
Rumor has it that there will be at least one installation in Downtown Albuquerque. Come check it out! 
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

 

Downtown Public Art Walking Tour

 

Tues Sept 18th
noon-2pm
Meeting at NE corner of Civic Plaza


ISEA2012  Machine Wilderness

 

 Conference:
Sept 19 - 24, 2012  

 

Exhibition:
Sept 20, 2012 -  

Jan 6, 2013

 

Regional Collaboration:
Sept - Dec, 2012

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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.