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July 2, 2014 
NEW Call for Art!

The Albuquerque Public Art Program and the Albuquerque Arts Board is pleased to announce a new call for art in the Ladera Heights neighborhood.  

$60,000 has been allocated for this project. The deadline to apply is August 13, 2014.  

Artists must apply via Cafe.org. Read the prospectus for all the information. Apply now! 

Public Meeting About Iconic Artwork in Downtown Albuquerque
Numbered green squares indicate existing public art in Downtown Albuquerque.

A public meeting is planned for Wednesday, July 16th, from 5:30-6:30, at the KiMo Theatre to share information and gather feedback about plans to locate "iconic" artwork in Downtown Albuquerque. Please join us to get up-to-date information and to discuss this exciting idea.
NM Lawyers for the Arts Workshop


The Albuquerque Public Art Program and the Albuquerque Museum are pleased to host New Mexico Lawyers for the Arts on Thursday, July 17th, from 6-8 pm for a free presentation on ethical gallery practices and how to address ethical dilemmas that arise inside the gallery-artist relationship. This is the second of three free workshops scheduled for the third Thursday of the summer months - June, July and August - where information about art law, copyright and censorship will be presented. For more details see the listings at ABQToDo.com. 

 

Mini Maker Faire Coming to Albuquerque!

The Albuquerque Mini Maker Faire is being held at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum on September 13th and 14th, and event organizers are still looking for more makers! They encourage exhibits that are interactive and highlight the process of making things. There is no fee for standard Maker Exhibits! The application deadline is July 31st. Apply now at www.MakerFaireABQ.com. 
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


Events
Public Meeting about Iconic Art Downtown 
KiMo Theatre
Wed. 7/16/14
5:30-6:30pm

Lawyers for the Arts Presentation
Albuquerque Museum
Thurs. 7/17/14
6-8pm 
 
Check out Temporary Public Art at all four Summerfests! 
in Nob Hill  
Sat. 7/19/14 
5:00pm - 10:30pm
 
Links  

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Enhancing our community through exceptional public art

by

embracing a transparent process that reflects

the diversity and interests of Albuquerque.