Uptown Sculpture
Call for Artists to Purchase or Commission Sculptural Works of Art for Outdoor Installation at the Louisiana Avenue NE & Indian School Round NE
Deadline for Submissions: June 13, 2025 at 3:59 pm
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Location/Context: The Public Art Program seeks to purchase or commission a work of art to be located in the Uptown Neighborhood, within the public right-of-way at the southeast corner of the traffic intersection of Louisiana Boulevard NE and Indian School Road NE. The sculpture will become part of the permanent collection of the Albuquerque Public Art Collection.
Project Intent/Theme: The committee seeks a work, or works, of 3-dimensional art that is suitable for installation in the area seen in the image below. The Art Selection Committee is interested in existing sculptures that will connect with the themes of community and history in Albuquerque’s legendary Uptown neighborhood. Figurative sculpture of people will not be considered. The Art Selection Committee is interested in sculptural artworks that can serve as a landmark aimed at revitalizing the area.
Site: Sites for this project is the planned sculpture area next to the recently established landscaping on the southeast corner of the intersection. The sculpture should be at least 10’ tall but not to exceed 20’. The proposed sculpture should be able to be placed on its own sculpture pad not to exceed the dimensions of the available area, which are 10’ x 6.5’ x 4’.
Media/Style: Submissions of sculpture should be in stone or metal or other outdoor materials and shall be easily maintained.
Project Funds: $40,000 is available to purchase or to commission an artwork or multiple artworks for the site. The all-inclusive project budget includes complete purchase of an existing sculpture or sculptures, or the complete fabrication of a proposed sculpture as well as the transportation and engineer designed and approved foundation and installation of the artwork(s).
Application/Selection Process: This is a regional, open competition for all artists residing in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah, or Colorado. Proof of residency may be required. The Art Selection Committee will jury and recommend selections to the full Arts Board.
Artists must submit the following items for the project.
- A statement or description of the proposed or existing sculptural work(s), which includes a description of the artwork. Not to exceed 500 words.
- A current resume including statements regarding your artwork/art education and past work, etc. Not to exceed 500 words.
- Artists may submit up to two (2) artwork sculpture submissions for consideration. The submissions may include an existing sculpture ready for purchase and installation or a proposal to fabricate one or more sculptures, or a combination of both.
- Up to 5 images of other works of art demonstrating the artist’s style and ability to fabricate and install large scale outdoor public sculpture.
- 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.
This online process requires that all application images and materials be submitted in digital format.
Deadline: The application, images and other required materials must be submitted electronically by 3:59 pm, Friday June 13, 2025 to https://coacommunityevents.wufoo.com/forms/call-for-artists-uptown-sculpture-call/
Eligibility: Legal residents of New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah, or Colorado are eligible to submit.
Questions/Follow Up: Questions about the project may be directed to Robyne Robinson at the Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Division, (505) 768-3837 or email: [email protected].