Public Art Census: Turning Art Data into City Action

 Join us for the second episode in a two-part series focused on the incredible art works being installed at the ABQ Rail Yards. In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Eric Corona of SMART 49, and Pete Garcia, one of the members of the selection committee members for THE LINE THAT CONNECTS US – TRACKS IN TIME project that Eric and his team recently installed at the Rail Yards. 

Join us for a special offsite episode of Take Another Look... at Albuquerque's Public Art as we head to the historic ABQ Rail Yards. Host joni palmer is joined by Alaska Piper, Rail Yards Market Manager, and Michael Ogilvie, Public Art Urban Enhancement Division Manager, for a conversation about Shepard Fairey's monumental new mural inside the historic Tender Repair Shop. Together, they explore the vision behind the project, the significance of the Rail Yards, and how public art continues to shape Albuquerque's creative landscape. Step inside one of the city's most iconic spaces and discover where history and contemporary art meet. Guests: Alaska Piper, Rail Yards Market Manager and Michael Ogilvie, Public Art Urban Enhancement Division Manager 

Join us for this special deep dive into Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and AFTACON 2026 that is coming to Albuquerque this June! Host joni palmer is joined by Ayanna Hudson, Chief Programs Officer with AFTA. Tune in to learn about AFTA and get a sneak peek of the plans for AFTACON 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Join us for the third episode in the three-part series focused on the 100-year celebration of Route 66 in Albuquerque, and on art/public art, history, and culture. In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Ellen Babcock and Lindsey Fromm to discuss the works of Friends of the Orphan Signs – a collaborative public art organization of artist-educators that creatively revitalizes abandoned or unused road signs with artwork, with a particular focus along Route 66.

Join us for the second episode in a three-part series focused on the 100 year celebration of Route 66 in Albuquerque, focused on art/public art, history, and culture.  In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by artists Cameron Krow as well as Ashley and Jonathan LeBlanc in a discussion about the light-based art activations of Downtown’s stretch of Route 66 for City Brights III.

Join us for the first episode in a three-part series focused on the 100 year celebration of Route 66 in Albuquerque, focused on art/public art, history, and culture. In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Deputy Director for the City’s Department of Arts & Culture, Diego Lucero, and multi-media artist Lynnette Haozous in a discussion about Albuquerque’s Route 66 Centennial Celebrations and the Route 66 Remixed projects led by Arts & Culture. 

Join us for this special episode with Michael Ogilvie, the new Public Art Urban Enhancement division manager with the City of Albuquerque. In this episode, host joni palmer and Michael talk about his three decades of public art experience, what drew him to Albuquerque and the role as manager of the City’s Public Art Urban Enhancement division, as well as his approach and vision for the division in Albuquerque.

Join us for the third - and final - episode in this three-part series about the background behind, process of, and the future use of the Albuquerque Bernalillo Public Art Census data and report. In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Caleb Ferganchick, Vice Chair of the City's Arts Board, and Jordan James, Senior Planner at the City, to talk about their thoughts - in their roles with the City - about the Public Art Census report. Guests: Caleb Ferganchick and Jordan James 

Join us for the second episode in this three-part series about the background behind, process of, and the future of the Albuquerque, Bernalillo County Public Art Census data and report.  In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Sarena Ulibarri and Jocelyne Garcia to talk about their experience working as canvassers for the Public Art Census.  Links:Public Art Census: www.cabq.gov/publicart and click on the Learn About the Public Art Census buttonJocyIG: @tlacoyotl.artesWebsite: www.rawartists.com/jocelyneSarenaIG: @sarenaulibarriauthorWebsite: www.sarenaulibarri.com 

 Join us for the first episode in this three-part series where we explore a bit more about the background behind and the future [use] of the Albuquerque, Bernalillo County Public Art Census data and report.  In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Kent Swanson, Bernalillo County Public Art Coordinator, and Matt Carter, Interim Public Art Urban Enhancement Division Manager—and Public Art Collections Manager, to talk about the County-City partnership that made the Public Art Census both possible and successful.