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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Applications open for Albuquerque's ‘Artists At Work' initiative
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second time, Albuquerque has been selected to receive funding for the national Artists At Work initiative. Through a partnership among Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture, The FreshGrass Foundation, and THE OFFICE performing arts + film, the Mellow Foundation will provide funding to support four artists with salaries, health benefits, and retirement benefits for an 18-month term. The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture was selected to participate in the Artists At Work initiative as part of the Borderlands Region in 2022; this is the Duke City's second round taking part in this art and community-boosting initiative. Story continues below Crime: Sentencing begins for group involved in fatal drive-by shooting of 5-year-old Entertainment: When will ski resorts in New Mexico, southern Colorado close for 2025? Rankings: Where does this New Mexico town rank among the 2025 'Best Places to Live'? With Artists At Work, the selected artists will receive a yearly salary of $40,000, $60,000 total, from June 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026. The artists will work in a national cohort of 24 total artists to further their work, engage with community needs, and participate in workshops, documenting their journies throughout the process. 'We're committed to supporting the incredible artists and creatives that shape our city's vibrant cultural scene,' said Dr. Shelle Sanchez, director of Arts & Culture. 'Partnerships like this one play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our efforts, ensuring that arts and culture continue to thrive as a cornerstone of our community's identity and economy.' Artist applications for the initiative will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Friday, April 18. To find out more about the Artists At Work initiative, click here to see the full information packet. To apply, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Albuquerque officials provide update on 2026 Route 66 centennial celebration
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 got a closer look at what the Route 66 centennial celebration will look like. On Tuesday, city officials, Visit Albuquerque, and the Department of Arts and Culture provided an update on the plans to celebrate the 18-mile stretch of historic Route 66 for its 100th anniversary. I-25 southbound lane closing overnight for pothole repairs Some of the plans include an event website, immersive art installations, and even augmented reality experiences. 'We have a beautiful sign that has been on this end of the city, and by 2026, we're gonna have another big beautiful sign on the other side of the city welcoming people here,' said Director Shelle Sanchez, New Mexico Department of Arts & Culture. City officials also hope to revamp more business signs along Route 66 before the centennial. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
