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 "Bosque Habitat" by Jessica Chao.
In celebration of American Wetlands Month, we are delighted to feature artist Jessica Chao. Currently based in Louisville, KY, Jessica studied at the University of New Mexico, where she focused on lithography, sculpture, and oil painting, earning her BA in studio arts in 2012. Jessica has made significant contributions to the local art scene, participating in numerous art shows and co-founding the Graft art collective in Albuquerque's historic Barelas neighborhood.
Jessica's artwork aims to make the familiar seem peculiar, highlighting hidden meanings. Her pieces support narratives that explore human relationships, our world of animals and plants, and larger environmental issues.
We invite you to visit Jessica Chao's work, "Bosque Habitat" at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
Questions? Please contact Public Art Project Coordinator, Kent Swanson at publicartprogram@bernco.gov.
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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
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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.
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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.
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