Gallery One Satellite Pop Up Exhibit Call for Artists’ 2 and 3-D Works for Juneteenth Exhibit at Albuquerque City Hall

The Public Art Urban Enhancement Division (PAUED) seeks artists to submit existing 2D and 3D works of art for a Juneteenth exhibit at Albuquerque City Hall.  The exhibit, runs June 17-July 1, 2024, will be curated, and displayed at the PAUED Satellite Gallery, on the 8^th Floor lobby of City Hall.

ELIGIBILITY: Legal residents of New Mexico are eligible to submit.

Submission deadline:  3:59 pm on Monday, June 3rd, 2024.

Questions about the project may be directed to Robyne Robinson, Project Planner, City of Albuquerque, Public Art Urban Enhancement Division, (505) 768-3837 or email: rrobinson@cabq.gov

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LOCATION/CONTEXT: The Public Art Urban Enhancement Division (PAUED) seeks artists

to submit existing 2D and 3D works of art for a Juneteenth exhibit at Albuquerque City Hall.

The exhibit, which runs June 17-July 1, 2024 will be curated and displayed at the PAUED

Satellite Gallery, in the 8 th Floor lobby of City Hall. The juried works will be reviewed by an Art

Selection Committee to determine if any of the works will become part of the City of

Albuquerque’s permanent collection.

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PROJECT INTENT/THEME: The Art Selection Committee seeks New Mexican artists who

can produce artwork suitable for the Public Art Urban Enhancement Division’s Juneteenth Pop

Up Exhibition that examines Black history, or Frontierism in the Southwest, what it means to be

a Black New Mexican today, and what Afro-Futurism could reveal for Black life in the high

desert.

This Juneteenth exhibit recognizes the contributions of African American New Mexican artists

who have ‘lived experience’ in their work; creates more inclusive programming in an

underserved community that represents less than 3 percent of the state’s population – half who

reside in the City of Albuquerque.

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SITE: The site for this project is the planned lobby space on the 8 th Floor of Albuquerque City

Hall which serves as a PAUED Satellite Gallery. 2D works should be no larger than

25” W x 35” H; 3D works should be no larger than 2’ x 2’ or not to exceed the dimensions of the

available pedestal area. All 2D artwork must be ready to hang on the walls with floreat style

picture hanger nails. There will be limited security during this two-week pop-up exhibit.

Artists must sign a temporary loan agreement to display their work.

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MEDIA/STYLE: Submissions of sculpture should be in stone, metal, ceramics or other

materials that can be easily maintained. Media may include, but is not limited to, paint, mosaic,

metal, vinyl, wood, glass, natural/organic materials or a combination of materials suitable for

indoor display.

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PROJECT FUNDS: Submissions will be reviewed by an Art Selection Committee for suggested

acquisitions by the City’s Arts Board, who will in turn recommend acquisitions or purchases of

existing work for the City of Albuquerque’s Public Art Collection.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: This is a statewide, open competition for all artists residing in

New Mexico. Proof of residency may be required. The Art Selection Committee will jury and

recommend selections to the full Arts Board.

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Artists must submit the following items for the project:

1.) A statement or description of the existing art work(s). Not to exceed 500 words.

2.) A current resume including statements regarding your artwork/art education and past work,

etc. Not to exceed 500 words.

3.) Images of up to two (2) existing works of art for consideration. The submissions may include

existing 2D works ready for installation, one or more sculptures, or a combination of both.

5.) An image key, clearly labeled with your full name and a numerical listing for each image, the

title of the work, the media, dimensions, and year of completion and purchase cost of the work.

All of the images and materials should be submitted by email to Robyne Robinson, Project

Planner, at rrobinson@cabq.gov. This online process requires that all application images and

materials be submitted in digital format.

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA: The Art Selection Committee will score applications

based on the selection criteria listed, through a fair and open competition.

The selection criteria shall include, but is not limited to:

- The artists’ connection to New Mexico and/or the Albuquerque community;

- Their knowledge of the history of Africans and African Americans in New Mexico or

Albuquerque;

- Artists’ familiarity with African and African American culture;

- The professional qualifications of the artist demonstrated by the supporting materials;

- Demonstrated artistic quality (use of media, unique vision, quality of craftsmanship).

ELIGIBILITY: Legal residents of New Mexico are eligible to submit.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: The application, images and other required materials must

be submitted electronically by 3:59 pm on Monday, June 3rd, 2024.

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QUESTIONS/FOLLOW UP: Questions about the project may be directed to Robyne

Robinson, Project Planner, City of Albuquerque, Public Art Urban Enhancement Division, (505)

768-3837 or email: rrobinson@cabq.gov

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