It’s Glow Time: New Art Installations Will Illuminate Downtown

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture announces the launch of City Brights II, a partnership with the Public Art Urban Enhancement Division and Albuquerque ArtWalk to activate and illuminate Downtown Albuquerque.

Eleven temporary, light-based art installations envisioned by Albuquerque based artists will be placed in businesses and on City properties, activating downtown in unique ways. Artists include: James Black; Chris Casey and Kasra Manavi; Celestino Crowhill; Dason Culver; David Estes and John-Mark Collins; Jordan MacHardy; Aaron Mancha and Secret Gallery; Michael Pino and Dusty Deen; David Santiago; Zuyva Sevilla and Kirsten Angerbauer; Hong Yan.

“This imaginative project will create immersive experiences that connect families and visitors with the heart of our city,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “It’s a welcomed addition to Albuquerque’s robust art scene, one that will beautify Downtown while showcasing the creativity of local artists.”

Installations include architectural lighting interventions, lighted sculptures, digital projections, and more. Viewable from the sidewalks of downtown, each creates a brilliant interactive experience for visitors and residents. Installations will be located in the broader downtown core.

City Brights II installations will roll out beginning with the December, January, and February First Friday ArtWalks in Downtown Albuquerque and will be on view through the winter of 2025.

The November 20, 2024 episode of the Public Art Take Another Look podcast focuses on City Brights II with a conversation between teaching artist and downtown business owner James Black, and project coordinator and artist Christine Jelson West. Learn more about the Public Art podcast.

Learn more about the City Brights II art installations, artists, locations, and project activations at cabq.gov/publicart/events.