March | 2022
International District Library Call is Open

OPEN NOW: Request for Interest in the International District Library’s Percent for Arts Project

The Albuquerque Arts Board and Albuquerque Public Library are now accepting Request for Interest for the 2022 design, fabrication and installation of artwork at the City of Albuquerque Public Library, located at the International District Library in District 6 along historic Route 66. The intent of the program is to provide an individual or collective-affiliated Albuquerque-based visual artist up to $100,000 to fund opportunities to advance their artistic career.
 
The selected artist will also gain valuable professional experience working with world-famous international artist workshop Mayer of Munich. The 175-year-old German-based company is one of the world’s foremost studios for the development and production of mosaics and stained-glass projects.
 
The IDL Project also supports the Department of Arts and Culture’s efforts to help artists reach the next step in their creative career by providing resources and partners that advance their business efforts or artistic fulfillment.  
Artists must be 18 years of age and live and do their primary creative work in the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area.

Submissions accepted by April 21st, 2022

MCYC taking Applications

The Mayor's Creative Youth Corps (MCYC) is a professional development, paid summer internship program for youth interested in arts-based leadership opportunities.

Interested rising high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates living in the Albuquerque metro area are eligible to apply. The Mayor's Creative Youth Corps strives to provide Albuquerque’s creative youth a safe and meaningful opportunity to develop their skills, build a professional network, and prepare for the future. 
Last Day to Apply for CityMakers!

In February the first cohort of CityMakers completed the program, bringing two murals and two Wellness Hotel dance/movement workshops.

The CityMakers program brings Albuquerque artists - and their creativity - into the public sector to support and develop projects that positively impact and inspire communities.

The City of Albuquerque Department of Arts and Culture is accepting applications for the 2022 CityMakers.
KiMo Theatre Open House
After two years of upgrades and improvements, the KiMo Theatre is hosting a free open house for the public.

Come visit and take a self-guided tour of the building, with food and drinks from various local spots, with live music by Felix y Gatos.

And be sure to check out works by Harry Nadler in the 5th Street Salon, and Jesse Littlebirds' triptych in the East Lobby.

Parking in the garage on Copper Ave and 5th St will be free for the event.

Friday, April 1st 4pm-7pm
skateboard art by Samuel Swift from Compass Roses Project, Spring 2021
SYNONYMOUS

A new exhibit at the South Broadway Cultural Center will explore skateboarding as synonymous with street art and the urban experience. Music, art, and fashion are all ingredients to skateboard art.

More than forty-five artists are contributing work and sharing their creations in this not-to-be-missed exhibition.

Show runs March 31st-May14th with a reception Thursday, March 31st from 5-7pm
Stop at One Central in Downtown and check out some new sculptures by Jeff Metz
City of Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Division | cabq.gov/publicart