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North Valley Aquatics Center/Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center Public Art location.

Deadline Approaching for Public Art Submissions: North Valley Aquatics Center

The Bernalillo County Arts Board invites New Mexico-based artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications for a site-specific outdoor public art project at the North Valley Aquatics Center / Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center.

The selected artist or team will collaborate with local schools in the North Valley to develop the final design. The project aims to capture the diverse cultures, heritage, and landscapes of both Albuquerque and the North Valley.

About the Project: The project, located at 9800 Fourth Street NW, 87114, will be carried out in two phases. Phase I is scheduled for installation by May 2025, and Phase II is set to be completed by January 2026. The allocated budget for the entire project is $75,000, distributed as $35,000 for Phase I and $40,000 for Phase II.

Submission Dates: Submission deadline is Feb. 16, 2024.

Application Information: Applications will be accepted through CaFÉ™

Questions? Please contact Public Art Project Coordinator, Kent Swanson at publicartprogram@bernco.gov.

Do you have questions about the Bernalillo County Public Art program?

Please reach out to us with any questions or comments you may have.

Email: publicartprogram@bernco.gov
Phone: 505-355-1994

The Bernalillo County Arts Board:

The Bernalillo County Arts Board is guided by the following mission:

“Public art has the power to inspire curiosity, encourage contemplation, facilitate dialogue, foster community engagement, and create a sense of place. Located throughout the county, the Bernalillo County public art collection enhances quality of life through the acquisition of exceptional works of art by artists at various career stages.”

Learn more about the Bernalillo County Arts Board.

About Us

Bernalillo County's Public Art Program was established in 1992 with the adoption of the county’s Art in Public Places Ordinance, enacted in 1992 (revised 1997).

The county's Public Art Program believes that public art can:

• Energize public spaces, inspire thought, and transform live, work and play places
• Heighten awareness, question assumptions, transform the landscape, express community values, and help define a community’s identity
• Have an economic benefit for a community by attracting visitors, and by supporting artists and local businesses

The program currently has more than 500 works of art, most of which can be viewed via the Public Art Collection Story Map and Betty Sabo Inventory Story Map.