Page 27 - Public Art Program News Today

Check out local events around New Mexico and Albuquerque the week of March 31 – April 6.

From the Editorial Board: Allowing the deterioration of a $50K fountain at ABQ BioParks Botanic Garden adds to the perception the city is a negligent landlord.

This is the 45th year of the city of Albuquerque's Public Art Program and it has amassed more than 1,000 pieces for the public to enjoy.

Denver Arts & Venues is now accepting qualifications for a new Public Art Project for the Denver County Jail visitors' room.

Check out local events around New Mexico and Albuquerque the week of March 24 – March 30.

As one of the library building projects funded by the 2020 Multnomah County voter-approved bond, North Portland Library will close to the public on April 5, 2023, to begin construction processes for its renovation and expansion.

Multi-colored fountain, located prominently near the entrance to the Botanic Garden, has physically deteriorated to the point where it is now being considered for decommissioning and removal.

Sandwiched with the skyscraper Shangri-La Hotel and the less imposing The Keg betwixt Thurlow and Bute along West Georgia Streets downtown, Lani Maestro’s

Artlink, the nonprofit credited with establishing Downtown Phoenix’s First Fridays and the organization responsible for connecting artists and businesses to the community, is celebrating 35 years of Art Detour in

The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced multiple opportunities to support the creation of murals and public art though coordinated funding programs from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission and the Office of Rural Prosperity.