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IV. Administration

The City of Albuquerque's Public Art Program is administered by staff of the City's Cultural Services Department, Public Art Urban Enhancement Program.

Alabaster with turquoise and Silverado jet sculpture carved to represent a traditional "medicine bear."

Staff is responsible for carrying out the guidelines and City administrative procedures in order to accomplish the recommendations of the Arts Board which are approved by the Mayor. Public Art Urban Enhancement Program staff members are not eligible to apply for Public Art Projects.

The Sunport Art Program, although it is administered by staff of the City's Aviation Department, shall utilize the Public Art Program Guidelines, standards and procedures for acquisition of art. If requested, the Board may review recommendations regarding the Sunport Art Collection as well as acquisitions of works of art for other city-owned facilities. (Sunport MOU)