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Come Celebrate The Guardians!
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"The Guardians" by Nora Naranjo-Morse at
Altura Park
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Join us as we dedicate "The Guardians," on Saturday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Altura Park, in a ceremony that will include members of the Albuquerque Arts Board and other dignitaries, along with Espaņola, NM artist, Nora Naranjo-Morse, who designed the new artwork.
"These forms are meant to be guardians of the neighborhood, sentinels that symbolize the spirit of the community," said Naranjo-Morse. "The shapes of houses, trees, even the worn path walkers in the park have made, became vital pieces of information in making the sculptures."
Come welcome the new sculptures! The event is free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family! You can RSVP on our Facebook page!
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Come Celebrate Suspense!
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"Suspense" by Michael Metcalf at the Jeanne Bellamah Community Center and Park
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Join us for another dedication ceremony on Saturday, February 8, from 10 am to 2 pm as we welcome "Suspense" into the Public Art Collection. The new sculpture was created by Silver City artist, Michael Metcalf, and compliments the newly finished renovation of the Jeanne Bellamah Community Center.
The sculpture consists of a granite boulder from the Gila National Forest suspended by sleek welded stainless steel spires. According to the artist, the sculpture "implies the contrast between humanity and nature, as both durable materials will most likely outlast our current civilization, hinting at that precarious symbiotic relationship."
Join us and bring your friends and family. The event is free and open to the public. You can RSVP on our Facebook page!
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Help Find Albuquerque's Next Poet Laureate!
Applications for the 2nd Poet Laureate of Albuquerque close on January 31st.
Please forward this announcement to all the poets, authors and writers in your network.
The application is available here.
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Get the Pulse of the Heart of the City, 2/1/14 at 516 ARTS!
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"Sign of the Times" by Larry Bob Phillips and students from CNM
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What does the condition of the city's urban core say about the heart and soul of the city? Heart of the City, organized by 516 ARTS, and funded in part by the Albuquerque Public Art Program, is a collaborative project and exhibition that examine intersections of art, urban planning, cultural and economical development, education and community dialogue through a variety of lenses to focus on the urban center and identity of the city.
From street art and murals to urban planning and community activism, this project centers around an exhibition at 516 ARTS that features a series of projects created by lead artists and student apprentices, public art projects and public programs including forums, workshops and events with artists, planners, architects, students and activists focused on envisioning the future of Downtown Albuquerque.
Attend the opening reception at 516 ARTS on Saturday, February 1st, from 6-8pm.
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