Seeking a permanent artwork situated within the yet to be developed overall site plan for the outdoor area connecting the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and the Balloon Fiesta Field. The final artwork will serve as an access point into the Balloon Museum, Balloon Fiesta Park and into Land Arts, an unprecedented genre in the City of Albuquerque Public Art Collection. This project is open to artist/artist teams residing in the United States. Notice: If an Artist is selected for a Public Art project, whether as an individual or as a member of a team, and a contract for the project has been executed by the parties, the Artist is not eligible to apply, separately or jointly, for another Albuquerque Public Art project for a period of one year from the date of final execution of the contract. $128,000 is available to commission a constructed and installed work of art for the Balloon Land Arts Project. The source of funds for this project is Albuquerque - 1% for Art Storm GO Bond Fund ($80,000) and State of New Mexico Art, Art in Public Places funds ($48,000).

Contact:

Matthew S Carter
Project Coordinator/UETF
City of Albuquerque
Public Art Program/DMD/CIP
Box 1293
Albuquerque NM 87103

505-768-3804
http://www.cabq.gov/publicart
mcarter@cabq.gov