LAND ART New Mexico

OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER

The Visitor Center is situated along the Rio Grande Bosque which includes several miles of dirt road and single track trail extending from the Visitor Center to the Rio Grande and through the wooded canopy of the riparian zone surrounding the river. The Bosque itself offers a variety of alluring exotic material such as Salt Cedar (Tamarisk), Russian Olive Tree, Elm Tree, Buffalo Gourds, Tumble Weed, Jetty Jacks and much more.

We are highly interested in hosting artists who can imagine and create work based on the use of exotic flora which is so prevalent in the Bosque and who can design functional or symbolic systems for water harvesting. Open Space will remain flexible with successful submissions concerning material, yet will try to maintain a “Tread Lightly” attitude in the interest of preserving vital Open Space habitat.

Artists will choose a site within the Visitor Center farm property or within the Bosque based on space, material and proximity to vital components of the proposed project. Once artists have been identified and given a site to create work, a map will be designed in order to direct visitors to the locations of each land art site.
The purpose of the Open Space Division is to acquire, protect, maintain, and manage significant natural landscapes and cultural resources for present and future generations. Major Public Open Space enhances the urban environment and provides wildlife habitat while offering opportunities for public enjoyment through outdoor education and low-impact recreation. The Visitor Center Property and Gallery act as an educational hub for the City’s many Open Space properties.

Please Note: Applicants are asked to embody The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Mission Statement within their proposal. All submitted materials will be reviewed by a steering committee. If your application is selected you will be contacted via e-mail or phone.

E-Mail Submissions: Please submit images, drawings, or samples of your investigation into proposed subject matter in jpeg, tiff, or PDF format. Fill out the following application and send to jrwillis@cabq.gov. Include URL if you have a website.

Postal Submissions: Please submit images, drawings, or samples of your investigation into proposed subject matter and fill out the following application. Your submission will be placed on file and become property of the City of Albuquerque.

Mail to:
Open Space Visitor Center
P O Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Please include:
Name(s):
Address:
Contact Person and Phone:
Description of Land Art, material, and a detailed proposal for use of land:
Artist(s) Biography:

All proposals must be received by Feb. 15, 2009 to be considered.

For inquiries concerning Open Space property, the gallery or application process please call the Visitor Center @ 505-897-8831 or write to jrwillis@cabq.gov. The Center is located on 6500 Coors Boulevard.

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www.cabq.gov/openspace


A collaborative exploration of land-based art in New Mexico



	Proposals for LAND/ART projects are now being accepted
	CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM The City of Albuquerque Public Art Program will issue a call for proposals for a land art installation to be completed as a part of the City of Albuquerque's Public Art Program. It will be located on the west side of Albuquerque near the existing City of Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center Please check back for a link to the full prospectus.
	HARWOOD ART CENTER Artists wanted to create site-specific, temporary, outdoor installations on site at the Harwood Art Center. All ideas to be considered must: 1. Entice and engage the community and passersby 2. Benefit from community involvement 3. Be impervious to, or happily engage, destructive forces To submit, please send images of past work as well as detailed drawings of your proposal to: darby@harwoodartcenter.org Darby Photos Harwood Art Center 1114 7th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 For more information or site plans please call 505-242-6367 or email darby@harwoodartcenter.org. www.harwoodartcenter.org
	OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER The Visitor Center is situated along the Rio Grande Bosque which includes several miles of dirt road and single track trail extending from the Visitor Center to the Rio Grande and through the wooded canopy of the riparian zone surrounding the river. The Bosque itself offers a variety of alluring exotic material such as Salt Cedar (Tamarisk), Russian Olive Tree, Elm Tree, Buffalo Gourds, Tumble Weed, Jetty Jacks and much more. We are highly interested in hosting artists who can imagine and create work based on the use of exotic flora which is so prevalent in the Bosque and who can design functional or symbolic systems for water harvesting. Open Space will remain flexible with successful submissions concerning material, yet will try to maintain a “Tread Lightly” attitude in the interest of preserving vital Open Space habitat. Artists will choose a site within the Visitor Center farm property or within the Bosque based on space, material and proximity to vital components of the proposed project. Once artists have been identified and given a site to create work, a map will be designed in order to direct visitors to the locations of each land art site. The purpose of the Open Space Division is to acquire, protect, maintain, and manage significant natural landscapes and cultural resources for present and future generations. Major Public Open Space enhances the urban environment and provides wildlife habitat while offering opportunities for public enjoyment through outdoor education and low-impact recreation. The Visitor Center Property and Gallery act as an educational hub for the City’s many Open Space properties. Please Note: Applicants are asked to embody The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Mission Statement within their proposal. All submitted materials will be reviewed by a steering committee. If your application is selected you will be contacted via e-mail or phone. E-Mail Submissions: Please submit images, drawings, or samples of your investigation into proposed subject matter in jpeg, tiff, or PDF format. Fill out the following application and send to jrwillis@cabq.gov. Include URL if you have a website. Postal Submissions: Please submit images, drawings, or samples of your investigation into proposed subject matter and fill out the following application. Your submission will be placed on file and become property of the City of Albuquerque. Mail to: Open Space Visitor Center P O Box 1293 Albuquerque, NM 87103 Please include: Name(s): Address: Contact Person and Phone: Description of Land Art, material, and a detailed proposal for use of land: Artist(s) Biography: All proposals must be received by Feb. 15, 2009 to be considered. For inquiries concerning Open Space property, the gallery or application process please call the Visitor Center @ 505-897-8831 or write to jrwillis@cabq.gov. The Center is located on 6500 Coors Boulevard. download as PDF www.cabq.gov/openspace
	RICHARD LEVY GALLERY Richard Levy Gallery is currently accepting proposals for innovative projects that relate to land art or earth art for LAND/ART which extends from summer 2009 through the late fall. This opportunity could include either/both a gallery exhibition or a remote outdoor exhibition at one of the many designated public sites for this event. Please submit complete proposals along with budgetary needs by November 17, 2008 to be considered for either a solo or group exhibit. Proposals are being accepted at info@levygallery.com download floorplan www.LevyGallery.com
This site is updated regularly. Please check back for more details and new information. This project is made possible in part by The FUNd at Albuquerque Community Foundation and McCune Charitable Foundation.