City Brights III

Written By Danielle Schlobohm

ABQ Artwalk attendees walk on Central Ave. with City Brights III sculpture, Roadrunner 66 by Ashley and Jonathan LeBlanc at Curious Toast Cafe.

May is the final month to enjoy temporary light-based art installations from local artists around Downtown. The City of Albuquerque Public Art Departments’ City Brights project is in year three and works to encourage engagement between artists and the downtown community. This year nine local artists were chosen to showcase their projects. Display locations are a mix of public and private spots, and are best viewed when the sun goes down.

A great chance to explore the streets of Downtown Albuquerque is during the monthly Albuquerque Artwalk. The Artwalk map highlights the locations of City Brights III installations with light bulbs. Six of the nine installations are on view this month.

Details about each piece, the artist, location and links to their online presence can be found on the City’s Public Art website.

  • Western Skies Lantern Walk - Robert M. Allen (no longer viewable)

  • Tower of Cower II - Alonso Indacochea, Adrian Pijoan, and Becca Elbrecht (no longer viewable)

  • Lonely Souls - Abby Butler and John-Mark Collins

  • The Candlelit City - Clay + Coda

  • If Only I were a candle in the dark- Cosm - Cameron Krow

  • Roadrunner 66 - Ashley and Jonathan LeBlanc

  • Realigned - Grow Your Own Routes - Lisa Casaus

  • Chromesthesia - Ben Harrison (no longer viewable)

  • Caught in the Headlights - D'Ali Roberts

While you’re out enjoying City Brights III pieces, we encourage you to also look out for a few City Brights II artworks that have now been permanently installed.

  • Interefraction - Dason Culver

    • Located on the west wall of OT Circus, 709 Central Ave NW

    • Now part of the OT Circus building

  • Paige - David Santiago

    • Located on the second level 5-pane window facing the intersection of 5th Street and Copper Avenue at the Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW

    • Now part of the City of Albuquerque’s permanent collection

Here’s to another successful round of City Brights! This has been a welcome project to the Downtown community, bringing light, joy, and intrigue to Downtown during darker months.

Caught in the Headlights - D'Ali Roberts

Lonely Souls - Abby Butler and John-Mark Collins

Realigned - Grow Your Own Routes - Lisa Casaus

Paige - David Santiago

Danielle Schlobohm https://www.dtabqmainstreet.org
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