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Mosaics of Central New Mexico

Mosaic New Mexico, a collective of mosaic artists, has produced Mosaics of Central New Mexico - a Self-Guided Tour, in both digital and paper form. With forty full-color pages, it celebrates 65 sites that are accessible to the public located in Albuquerqe, Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Mountainair, Edgewood, Placitas and Bernalillo. The guide books are available free of charge at the mosaic locations and elsewhere. The goal of the guide is to bring attention to the wide array of creative public mosaic in our community and include individual and group endeavors funded through private businesses, churches, various organizations, volunteers and government agencies.

Mosaic New Mexico, a collective of mosaic artists, has produced Mosaics of Central New Mexico - a Self-Guided Tour, in both digital and paper form. With forty full-color pages, it celebrates 65 sites that are accessible to the public located in Albuquerqe, Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Mountainair, Edgewood, Placitas and Bernalillo. The guide books are available free of charge at the mosaic locations and elsewhere. The goal of the guide is to bring attention to the wide array of creative public mosaic in our community and include individual and group endeavors funded through private businesses, churches, various organizations, volunteers and government agencies.

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<strong>Mosaics</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong><br />

A Self-Guided Tour<br />

Mosaic <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong><br />

a collective<br />

www.mosaicnewmexico.com


contents<br />

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Maps<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> and Albuquerque<br />

South Albuquerque<br />

South <strong>of</strong> Bridge and Coal/Zuni on the East, South <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

<strong>Central</strong> Albuquerque<br />

East <strong>of</strong> Broadway, North <strong>of</strong> Coal/Zuni, South <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd<br />

Downtown Albuquerque<br />

Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

North Albuquerque<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

Out North<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque: Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

Out South & East<br />

East and South <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque: Edgewood, Tijeras, and Mountainair<br />

Horizon<br />

A few projects in process<br />

Around Town<br />

Inspiring mosaics in non-public places<br />

ABOUT THE FRONT COVER: Our cover is a detail from a mosaic by Beverley Magennis: Tree <strong>of</strong> Life located at 4th and Montaño NW in<br />

Albuquerque. The original and iconic black and white pottery designs are <strong>of</strong> the Native American people who lived along the Mimbres River <strong>of</strong><br />

the Gila mountains and nearby Rio Grande Valley over one thousand years ago. We are grateful for the inspiring vision <strong>of</strong> these original caretakers<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Mimbres Valley in Southwestern <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>. TOP PHOTO CREDIT: Cassandra and Paz. BACK COVER: A photo by Jade Leyva shows<br />

hands creating a seed mural in The SEEDS: A Collective Voice project.<br />

Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved. No part <strong>of</strong> this publication may be reproduced or duplicated or sold.<br />

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<strong>Mosaics</strong> have decorated our world, leaving<br />

stories and images that represented and survived<br />

successions <strong>of</strong> civilizations and natural upheavals<br />

so that we can enjoy them in our own time.<br />

Perhaps you have had the opportunity to marvel at the interior<br />

<strong>of</strong> San Vitale Church and Mausoleum in Ravenna, Italy. Or the<br />

majestic murals, floors and mosaic angels by Michelangelo at the<br />

Vatican in Rome. Perhaps you’ve seen Gaudi’s magnificently imaginative<br />

constructions in Barcelona, or the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, the<br />

ancient mosaics in Pompeii and Tunisia or the contemporary Niki La<br />

Salle sculptures in France.<br />

But did you know that Albuquerque and our surrounding areas are rich<br />

with creative mosaics? This guide — <strong>Mosaics</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> —<br />

celebrates more than sixty sites that are accessible to the public located<br />

in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Mountainair, Edgewood, Placitas<br />

and Bernalillo.<br />

They include individual and group endeavors. The mosaics have<br />

been funded through private business, churches, schools, various<br />

organizations, volunteers, individuals and government. Development<br />

groups such as the BioPark Society have fostered donations through<br />

mosaic art. Currently, Rio Rancho, the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque, the town <strong>of</strong><br />

Mountainair, Bernalillo County, and the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> implement<br />

public art funding via “1% for the Arts” and other similar formulas.<br />

Bernalillo County and the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque have extensive public art<br />

collections. You can view their websites at:<br />

Albuquerque https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/public-art<br />

Bernalillo County https://ash.bernco.gov/PublicArt/index.html<br />

Manzano Mountain Art Council https://manzanomountainartcouncil.org<br />

Rio Rancho https://www.rrnm.gov/1593/1-for-the-Arts<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> is a state <strong>of</strong> natural beauty and wonderful art. Communities<br />

all around our largest urban area have had citizens step up in support <strong>of</strong><br />

the natural world with grassroots efforts to conserve open space. Mosaic<br />

projects have showcased this concern for the surrounding environment<br />

and its inhabitants. You will find them focused on the river, the landforms,<br />

the trees and much more in this booklet. There are three mosaics with the<br />

title “Tree <strong>of</strong> Life.” Numerous are the mosaics that depict the river and<br />

its pathways, or showcase wild animals in their habitat. Hand-in-hand<br />

with this concern for protection <strong>of</strong> land is the governmental agencies’<br />

dedication to public art.<br />

There are many more mosaics than listed here in this guide. We<br />

acknowledge that we have not included many delightful school mosaics<br />

that have been facilitated by dedicated and brilliant teachers. We are<br />

not showcasing the wealth <strong>of</strong> mosaics incorporated in the interiors and<br />

exteriors <strong>of</strong> private homes and some businesses. The “Around Town”<br />

section, found on pages 31, 38, and 39, highlights some that might<br />

surprise you when driving by or walking in your neighborhood.<br />

ABOUT MOSAIC<br />

Traditionally, mosaic is a style <strong>of</strong> art where a larger image is created<br />

by arranging and attaching bits <strong>of</strong> clay, glass, stone or other materials<br />

directly to non-flexible surfaces with cement and mortar to last through<br />

the ages. Today polymer cements, silicone, and other glues are frequently<br />

used as adhesives. In <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>, many artists work on walls <strong>of</strong> stucco<br />

as well as dense foam covered with fiberglass mesh. Grout (a cement<br />

product) is applied between small pieces to set them into place.<br />

Mosaic has limitations and infinite possibility, as do all medias <strong>of</strong> art.<br />

It is an inherently labor intensive process. Long ago, artistic designers<br />

employed craftspeople to cut and lay the stone or glass in mortar. The<br />

process today can involve an entire community or smaller collaborative<br />

endeavors. Alternatively, some artists work primarily alone or with<br />

partners to create their images. Most <strong>of</strong>ten, helpers are involved, one way<br />

or another.<br />

This guide comes to you with the initial financial support <strong>of</strong> 35 members<br />

<strong>of</strong> the artist collective Mosaic <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>. Current members at time <strong>of</strong><br />

publication are: Bosha Gordon, Jill Gatwood, Caroline LeBlanc, Tomás<br />

Wolff, Helen Juliet Atkins, Barb Belknap, Cate Clark, Jenny Davidson,<br />

Joel Davis, Nova Denise, Lisa Domenici, Kyle Erickson, Roger Evans,<br />

Patricia Halloran, Erika Harding, Manuel Hernandez, Nancy Holt, Erica<br />

Hoverter, Holly Kuehn, Erin Magennis, Kay McInnes, Lydia Piper, Ginger<br />

Quinn, Marina Rabinowitz, Kyle Ray, Laura Robbins, Riha Rothberg,<br />

Elaine Scott, Scottie Sheehan, Bill Simpson, Cirrelda Snider-Bryan,<br />

Terry Storch, Erica Wendel-Oglesby, Perri Yellin, Debra Yoshimura. You<br />

will notice member names as you page through this tour guide because<br />

many members have created projects and have supplied photos and text.<br />

Mosaic <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> – an artist collective - enjoys a great camaraderie<br />

from annual shows and membership meetings. Mosaic artists <strong>of</strong><br />

all levels <strong>of</strong> expertise are invited to join. Read more at https://www.<br />

mosaicnewmexico.com<br />

Special thanks to Erica Wendel-Oglesby for much <strong>of</strong> the photography.<br />

We greatly appreciate Mary Lambert <strong>of</strong> Studio 9 for the layout and<br />

design. Thank you to all who have supported and encouraged the work<br />

<strong>of</strong> local mosaic artists! And a heartfelt thanks to Steve Palmer and Avi<br />

Kriechman for their friendship and financial support.<br />

Through art we find unity!<br />

Enjoy,<br />

Cirrelda Snider-Bryan and Laura Robbins<br />

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C e n t r a l <strong>New</strong> Mexic o<br />

Rio Rancho, Bernalillo & Placitas, East Tijeras, Edgewood & Mountainair<br />

347<br />

528 313<br />

556<br />

423<br />

165<br />

45<br />

556<br />

47<br />

217<br />

337<br />

45<br />

337<br />

CENTRAL NEW MEXICO<br />

Each mosaic site in this guide<br />

is identified by a white number<br />

within a black circle. There are<br />

six color-coded geographic<br />

sections: South Albuquerque,<br />

<strong>Central</strong> Albuquerque,<br />

Downtown Albuquerque,<br />

North Albuquerque, Out North,<br />

and Out South & East.<br />

47<br />

Out North<br />

Out North is Rio Rancho,<br />

Bernalillo, Placitas<br />

Out South<br />

& East<br />

Out South & East is Tijeras,<br />

Edgewood, Mountainair<br />

You can also find a map with<br />

these numbered mosaic sites<br />

by visiting our website homepage,<br />

www.mosaicnewmexico.com,<br />

and clicking on the link<br />

to Google Maps.<br />

55<br />

47<br />

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Albuquerque City Limits<br />

528<br />

448<br />

313<br />

A l b u q u e r q u e<br />

556<br />

556<br />

528<br />

423<br />

45<br />

423<br />

528<br />

556<br />

47<br />

423 423<br />

45<br />

556<br />

345<br />

47<br />

45<br />

500<br />

314 303<br />

47<br />

North<br />

Albuquerque<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Montaño<br />

on East, North <strong>of</strong><br />

I-40 on West<br />

Downtown<br />

Albuquerque<br />

West <strong>of</strong> Broadway (47), East<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Rio Grande, South <strong>of</strong><br />

Menaul, North <strong>of</strong> Bridge<br />

<strong>Central</strong><br />

Albuquerque<br />

East <strong>of</strong> Broadway (47), West<br />

<strong>of</strong> Tramway (556), North <strong>of</strong> Coal/<br />

Zuni, South <strong>of</strong> Menaul<br />

South<br />

Albuquerque<br />

South <strong>of</strong> Coal/Zuni<br />

East <strong>of</strong> Bridge, South <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Rio Grande, West <strong>of</strong> I-40<br />

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S o u t h Albuquerque<br />

South <strong>of</strong> Bridge and Coal/Zuni on the East, South <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

There are many mosaics that adorn<br />

public spaces in South Albuquerque<br />

- on both sides <strong>of</strong> the Rio Grande.<br />

Visit a park, bus stops, a fire station,<br />

a restaurant, the South Valley<br />

Economic Development Center,<br />

Los Volcanes Senior Center, a<br />

Catholic church, Animal Humane<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>, and on Gibson and<br />

San Mateo, “Cruising San Mateo.”<br />

Neighborhoods hold treasures, such<br />

as the piece from the Vecinos del<br />

Bosque neighborhood on this page.<br />

ABOVE: Valley Gardens by Cassandra Reid. Assistant artists: Angelica Lucero, Jen Horne, and Kate<br />

Kennedy - 4629 Sorrel SW. A View <strong>of</strong> Valley Gardens 2004 by Cassandra Reid (from lotustileworks.com/<br />

projects/valley-gardens/). Valley Gardens is a neighborhood in Albuquerque’s South Valley. The area is now<br />

home to several hundred people. About two hundred neighborhood residents helped develop the design.<br />

The community wanted one side <strong>of</strong> the sculpture to show the area as it had been in the past – a marsh with<br />

wildlife and the remains <strong>of</strong> earlier cultures. The other side shows aspects <strong>of</strong> the community in the present<br />

and the recent past. People in the neighborhood helped make tiles for the mosaic during a month <strong>of</strong><br />

outdoor workshops in the park. The sculpture was funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque 1% for Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cassandra Reid.<br />

LEFT: The Tools <strong>of</strong> Heroism by Sheri Crider - Fire Station 14, 9817 Eucariz SW. Ceramic tile mosaic<br />

mural with bright colors and forms honoring firefighters. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art<br />

Program. PHOTO CREDIT: City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art.<br />

ABOVE: Views <strong>of</strong> the Volcanoes, #1 Entry by Daisy<br />

Kates and Ceramics Students at the Center in 2000 Los<br />

Volcanes Senior Center, 6500 Los Volcanes Rd NW. Funded<br />

by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program. Originally<br />

a triptych <strong>of</strong> a continuing pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the volcanoes in three<br />

different moods. The members <strong>of</strong> the pottery class did the<br />

illustrative surround tiles and glazed them in the same palette<br />

as Daisy’s interior piece. The colored surround tiles are all<br />

handmade. PHOTO CREDIT: Daisy Kates.<br />

ABOVE: Brother Sun Sister Moon by Manuel Hernandez, Trinity House Catholic Worker - 1925 Five Points Road SW. In this wall mural, visible from the<br />

street, Manuel Hernandez, Mosaic <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Member, created this mosaic for the Trinity House. He also sculpted the “bulto” <strong>of</strong> St. Francis over the doorway.<br />

Manuel uses broken dishes, things that would otherwise be thrown away. PHOTO CREDIT: Manuel Hernandez.<br />

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South <strong>of</strong> Bridge and Coal/Zuni on the East, South <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

S o u t h Albuquerque<br />

FROM TOP LEFT CLOCKWISE: Isleta Boulevard “River <strong>of</strong> Life” Bus Stops by PAZ, Cassandra Reid, and Deborah Jojola, Isleta Blvd SW at Lopez - SE<br />

corner <strong>of</strong> Isleta Blvd and Lopez Road SW (Armijo Plaza), Isleta Blvd SW at Arenal - east <strong>of</strong> Arenal Road SW. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Isleta<br />

Blvd SW at Bridge - south <strong>of</strong> Bridge Blvd SW (two mosaics), Isleta Blvd SW, at Hardy - south <strong>of</strong> Hardy Ave SW (two mosaics), and Isleta Blvd SW at St.<br />

Anne - near St. Anne Church SW (two mosaics).<br />

Located on Isleta Boulevard in Albuquerque’s South Valley, this series <strong>of</strong> double-sided sculptures honors the Rio Grande and the life it sustains in its valley. A<br />

fourteen-foot tall central sculpture at Armijo Plaza (TOP LEFT & RIGHT) contains winter and summer views <strong>of</strong> the river and its wildlife. It is essentially a prayer<br />

to the Rio Grande. Smaller “guardian” sculptures (CENTER RIGHT & BELOW) are located at bus stops north and south <strong>of</strong> the main sculpture. These sculptures<br />

honor different phases <strong>of</strong> human history in the river valley: early settlement by Clovis and Folsom people; Pueblo culture; the ancient people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>; Spanish<br />

settlement; the Route 66/Art Deco era; and the future <strong>of</strong> life in the valley. Jesse Williamson, David Zamora, Kathleen Garcia, and Deborah Montoya were assistant<br />

artists. This project was funded by the Bernalillo County 1% for Art Program (2006). PHOTO CREDIT: Bernalillo County Public Art Program and Laura Robbins.<br />

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S o u t h Albuquerque<br />

South <strong>of</strong> Bridge and Coal/Zuni on the East, South <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

RIGHT: Twelve Stations <strong>of</strong> the Cross – Holy<br />

Ghost Church mosaics Artist unknown - 833<br />

Arizona Street SE, church <strong>of</strong>fice. The Twelve<br />

Stations <strong>of</strong> the Cross mosaics were installed<br />

in the new church under the direction <strong>of</strong> Msgr.<br />

Stadtmueller, and dedicated in 1975. For a schedule<br />

<strong>of</strong> Masses, visit holyghost.weconnect.com as this is a<br />

good time to be able to view the mosaics prior to<br />

and following Mass. PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider<br />

FAR RIGHT: Sunflowers Across Burque by<br />

A.L.M.A. (Apprenticeships for Leaders in the Mosaic<br />

Arts). Lead Artists: Vanessa Alvarado and Margarita<br />

Paz-Pedro - Kathy’s Carry Out, 823 Isleta Blvd<br />

SW. ALMA’s gift to the South Valley, Sunflowers<br />

Across Burque is a collaboration that creates<br />

singular handmade mosaic sunflowers and painted<br />

sunflowers across Burque. We see the sunflower as<br />

a prominent and symbolic flower in our state. For<br />

us, it is a reference to Tupac Shakur’s poem ‘The<br />

Rose Through the Concrete.’ Here in Albuquerque,<br />

NM, it is the sunflowers through the concrete/dirt,<br />

there is beauty and strength that can come from<br />

the grittiness <strong>of</strong> life. We chose ALMA as our name<br />

because, besides being an acronym, it means soul in<br />

Spanish. We are a creative community that supports<br />

and empowers artists <strong>of</strong> all ages and creates worldclass<br />

artwork through an apprenticeship model that<br />

develops leaders in a diverse and inclusive way.”<br />

Visit almatile.org for more info. PHOTO Credit: Vanessa<br />

Alvarado<br />

ABOVE: Seed Love Seed Mural by Jade Leyva and Noel Chilton & Community Participants - Open Space at the South Valley Economic Development<br />

Center - 318 Isleta Blvd SW. Donated in 2016 to Rio Grande Community Development Corporation for the SVEDC collection. Funders are Avocado Artists and<br />

the McCune Charitable Foundation. Visitation hours 9am - 3pm M-F. Estimated Community Participation: 700 people at public events and schools. Size: 12’x7’.<br />

Seeds used: Corn, Pumpkin, Squash, Beans. SEEDS: A Collective Voice/Community Seed Mural Project started in the beginning <strong>of</strong> 2013 as the brainchild <strong>of</strong><br />

Mexican born-<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> based Artist Jade Leyva. This multi-media art exhibit brings attention to ancient and organic seed preservation. PHOTO CREDIT: Jade Leyva.<br />

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South <strong>of</strong> Bridge and Coal/Zuni on the East, South <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

S o u t h Albuquerque<br />

RIGHT: Cruising San Mateo<br />

aka Chevy on a Stick by Barbara<br />

Grygutis - San Mateo and Gibson<br />

SE, City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art<br />

Program 1991, Funded by the City<br />

<strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

LEFT: Mosaic Horses by Roger Evans -<br />

Animal Humane <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>, 615 Virginia<br />

St. SE. A gift to AHNM from Jean Bernstein,<br />

owner <strong>of</strong> Flying Star Cafes. Roger is one <strong>of</strong><br />

our pioneer mosaic artists. Entering his ninth<br />

decade <strong>of</strong> life, he has inspired and taught<br />

many the craft. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby<br />

and Karolyn Winge <strong>of</strong> AHNM.<br />

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C e n t r a l Albuquerque<br />

East <strong>of</strong> Broadway, North <strong>of</strong> Coal/Zuni, and South <strong>of</strong> Menaul<br />

Throughout Albuquerque,<br />

groups <strong>of</strong> adults and children<br />

have worked with lead artists<br />

to create unique and decorative<br />

mosaics. One Percent for the<br />

Arts and other organizations<br />

have helped with support and<br />

funding, as well as many<br />

business owners. Individual<br />

mosaic artists have also created<br />

works <strong>of</strong> joy for the public.<br />

ALL PHOTOS: Migration by Lead artist Susan Linnell - San Mateo Blvd. from Constitution to Lomas,<br />

east side. TOP RIGHT: River ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: Sun, Mountain BOTTOM RIGHT: Detail <strong>of</strong><br />

Mountain Susan Linnell worked with landscape architects and three groups <strong>of</strong> school children (95 in all) on<br />

the six-block long project. Three free-standing forms are Sun, River, and Mountain. The migratory pathway<br />

<strong>of</strong> the birds and animals <strong>of</strong> our region are depicted. Tiles by children represent animals in their habitat. The<br />

Mountain can be found between Constitution and Summer; The River can be found between Summer<br />

and Mountain; The Sun Sculpture can be found between Mountain and Marble. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong><br />

Albuquerque Public Art Program. PHOTO CREDIT: Susan Linnell.<br />

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East <strong>of</strong> Broadway, North <strong>of</strong> Coal/Zuni, and South <strong>of</strong> Menaul<br />

C e n t r a l Albuquerque<br />

TOP LEFT: Tree <strong>of</strong> Life at St. Mark’s by Lead Artists Manuel Hernandez and Lisa Domenici - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE.<br />

In 2019, 60+ church member volunteers made and glazed clay leaves, tiled birds, cracked dishes and assisted in the installation. PHOTO CREDIT: by Lisa Domenici.<br />

TOP RIGHT: Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe by Lead Artists Lisa Domenici, Manuel Hernandez and with assistance from Jill Gatwood, Susan Linnell, and Fr. Daniel<br />

Williamson - Friary <strong>of</strong> San Juan Diego, 404 San Mateo Blvd NE. BOTTOM RIGHT: Over 70 volunteers and friars from San Juan Diego Friary and the community<br />

at large worked over multiple weekend workshops to create and install this mosaic. Materials include vitreous glass tiles and gold glazed glass. The phrase “Truly<br />

I am your merciful mother” is translated in Navajo, Spanish and Nahuatl. Funded by the Raskob Foundation. BOTTOM LEFT: Tree <strong>of</strong> Life at La Mesa<br />

Presbyterian led by Lisa Domenici. 25 church members made leaves. - La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave. NE.<br />

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C e n t r a l Albuquerque<br />

East <strong>of</strong> Broadway, North <strong>of</strong> Coal/Zuni, and South <strong>of</strong> Menaul<br />

FAR LEFT: Uptown Girl by Kyle Ray - ABQ<br />

Uptown Shopping Center, 2200 Louisiana Blvd<br />

NE. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public<br />

Art Program. LEFT & BELOW: Rabbit with Hat<br />

by Roger Evans - ABQ Uptown Shopping Center,<br />

2200 Louisiana Blvd NE. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong><br />

Albuquerque Public Art Program. PHOTO CREDIT: by<br />

Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

ABOVE & RIGHT: GAAR Magical Donor Wall by Marina Rabinowitz and Laura Robbins - Greater Albuquerque<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> Realtors, 1635 University Blvd. NE. This two column wall honors individual and corporate donors to GAAR’s<br />

program that distributes money to area non-pr<strong>of</strong>its. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

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East <strong>of</strong> Broadway, North <strong>of</strong> Coal/Zuni, and South <strong>of</strong> Menaul<br />

C e n t r a l Albuquerque<br />

TOP: March <strong>of</strong> the Flowers by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs - East <strong>Central</strong> Center for Family<br />

and Community Services, 306 San Pablo SE. These mosaics at East <strong>Central</strong> used children’s images that<br />

were generated during a workshop at the Center by Stephanie Jurs. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque<br />

Public Art Program. CENTER: Home on the Rainbow by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs - East <strong>Central</strong><br />

Center for Family and Community Services, 302 San Pablo SE. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public<br />

Art Program. BELOW: Pinwheel by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs -East <strong>Central</strong> Center for Family and<br />

Community Services, 7525 Zuni SE. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins.<br />

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D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

Downtown Albuquerque extends from Old Town/Mountain Road on the west, to Broadway on the east.<br />

Visit NM Lowrider Bench over on Broadway during business hours. Then head over to the Old Town Entrance,<br />

walkways at the Art Museum, Church Street Café, and a long public mosaic along a bike path. Much more<br />

awaits downtown, at Washington Park Pillars, at Immaculate Conception Church, and with the awe-inspiring<br />

twenty-plus years <strong>of</strong> mosaic walls at the Convention Center. Wind down Mountain Road for ALMA Studio<br />

sunflower, Poet’s Plaza, children’s work at the Kiwanis Learning Garden by the Natural History Museum.<br />

The Albuquerque Zoo and Botanic Gardens round <strong>of</strong>f this large section.<br />

LEFT: NM Lowrider<br />

Bench by Pedro Romero<br />

- Vehicle Pollution<br />

Management, 1500<br />

Broadway NE.<br />

Funded by the City <strong>of</strong><br />

Albuquerque Public<br />

Art Program. Viewing<br />

possible during business<br />

hours only — M-F 8:30am-<br />

4:30pm, excluding federal<br />

holidays. Pedro Romero<br />

created press tiles to<br />

make his own relief tiles,<br />

used over and over again,<br />

in this detailed, functional<br />

sculpture (it is a bench!).<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider.<br />

TOP: Squash Blossoms for Burque by Lead Artist Cassandra Reid - East entrance to Old Town by Art<br />

Museum. In 2004, the Mayor’s Art Summer Institute was asked to create a mural for the city’s Tricentennial.<br />

The mural decorates the east entrance to Old Town. Funded by City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins. LEFT: Pathway I by Beverley Magennis.<br />

TOP LEFT OPPOSITE PAGE: Pathway II by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs - Along the west side<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW. Pavement mosaic in the sculpture garden, two<br />

sections done by Bev Magennis, two sections done by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs, imagery based on<br />

patterns found in nature. Funded by Albuquerque Museum purchase. PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Magennis.<br />

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Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

TOP LEFT: Pathway II by Robert Stout and<br />

Stephanie Jurs. PHOTO CREDIT: Stephanie Jurs.<br />

TOP RIGHT & MIDDLE: Desert Flowers -<br />

Outdoor wall mural, Our Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe<br />

- Fireplace 1, Indian Pot - Fireplace 2 by Erin<br />

Magennis - Church Street Café, Old Town, 2111<br />

Church St. NW ABQ. A great place to appreciate<br />

mosaic, while enjoying a delicious meal.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Magennis.<br />

LEFT: El Agua es la Vida Led by Lisette Ledue.<br />

Artists include: Isaac Burleigh, Hugo Hernandez,<br />

Roxy Aragon, etc. Along the bike path just south<br />

<strong>of</strong> I-40 from Rio Grande Blvd, east. Funded in part<br />

by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art<br />

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D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

The ALMA Summer Institute,<br />

formerly called the Mayor’s<br />

Art Institute, was created in<br />

1999 to provide paid training<br />

and mentorship for artistically<br />

talented youth and adults.<br />

Apprentices work with the Lead<br />

Artists to create handmade tile<br />

mosaics, helping with every<br />

aspect <strong>of</strong> making a public<br />

artwork. They assist with design,<br />

carve tiles from wet clay, glaze<br />

tiles, fire a kiln, cement tiles<br />

to the wall, and grout the<br />

finished artwork. The designs<br />

are conceptualized, researched,<br />

and drawn collaboratively<br />

to create rich, multi-layered<br />

representations <strong>of</strong> our place, our<br />

culture, and our history.<br />

BOTH PAGES: ALMA Summer Institute (formerly Mayor’s Art Institute) Convention Center Murals Lead Artists have included Cassandra Reid,<br />

PAZ, Vanessa Alvarado, Staci Drangmeister, Rey Gaitan, Daisy Kates, Margarita Paz-Pedro, Lia Rosen, and Mark Woody - Albuquerque Convention Center,<br />

401 2nd St. NW. PHOTO CREDIT: City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art and Cassandra Reid.<br />

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Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

Over 150 young people and adults from<br />

Albuquerque have participated in the Institute.<br />

Apprentices have gone on to universities, colleges,<br />

and art schools around the country, and some<br />

have become pr<strong>of</strong>essional artists. The Institute has<br />

created mosaics at the Albuquerque Convention<br />

Center, the Albuquerque Museum, and Juan Tabo<br />

Public Library. The Institute has received funding<br />

from the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Youth Conservation Corps,<br />

the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program, the<br />

Heart Gallery <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Foundation, the<br />

McCune Foundation, the Albuquerque Community<br />

Foundation, the Mayor’s Office, Albuquerque<br />

City Council, Family and Community Services<br />

Department, Cultural Services Department,<br />

Bank <strong>of</strong> the West, French Mortuary, American<br />

Home Furnishings, Don Chalmers Ford, LEF<br />

Foundation, and the Urban Enhancement Trust<br />

Fund. This program was administered by the City <strong>of</strong><br />

Albuquerque from 1999-2004, and was sponsored<br />

by the Harwood Art Center from 2005-2015. ALMA:<br />

Apprenticeships for Leaders in Mosaic Arts was<br />

formed as an independent, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization<br />

in 2015 to run all successive years. Visit almatile.org/<br />

about-asi/ for more info. PHOTO CREDIT: City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque<br />

Public Art and Cassandra Reid.<br />

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D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

TOP: Pillars <strong>of</strong> the Community by Eddie Dominguez - 10th Street and Park Ave. Funded by the<br />

City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program. Pillars <strong>of</strong> the Community is a series <strong>of</strong> three tile sculptures that<br />

are in Washington Park. These artworks were a collaboration between the artist, students, and elders<br />

from the historic neighborhood. Students interviewed older people in the neighborhood – many were<br />

the age <strong>of</strong> their grandparents – and then made tiles with stories from the elders. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-<br />

Oglesby. ABOVE: Altar Mosaic at Immaculate Conception Church Artist unknown - Immaculate<br />

Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NE. Under Pastor Patrick J. Kelleher, the current building was built<br />

and dedicated in 1960, including the entire mosaic wall behind the altar. For schedule <strong>of</strong> Masses, visit<br />

www.iccabq.org, as this is a good time to be able to view the mosaics prior to and following Mass.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider. CENTER LEFT: Garden Lady by Beverley Magennis - 1st Floor Atrium South<br />

Entrance Assessor’s Office Building, 501 Tijeras Ave NW. Funded by Bernalillo County 1% for Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Bernalillo County Public Art. BOTTOM LEFT: Sunflowers Across Burque at ALMA Studio by<br />

Lead Artists: Vanessa Alvarado, and Margarita Paz-Pedro, Apprentice Artists: Jaqueline De La Cruz, and<br />

Jacquelyn Yepa - ALMA Studio, 1224 Mountain Rd NW. Funder SOMOS ABQ. See more info about this<br />

project on map number 11. PHOTO CREDIT: Vanessa Alvarado.<br />

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Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: Synergy <strong>of</strong> Animals<br />

& Plants by 17 children and 2 adults, lead artist<br />

Cirrelda Snider-Bryan - Kiwanis Learning Garden<br />

at the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Natural History<br />

& Science, 1000 18th St. NW. Funded by Project<br />

Learning Tree, Kiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> ABQ, NMMNHS.<br />

Children researched a chosen animal, then created<br />

a clay tile surrounded with mosaic outdoors in the<br />

garden. Each child also researched how their animal<br />

interacts with plants to make texts to accompany<br />

in the outdoor exhibit. Cirrelda taught the process<br />

<strong>of</strong> mosaic and was joined by Mosaic <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong><br />

members Scottie Sheehan, Perri Yellin and, Jill<br />

Gatwood on a few <strong>of</strong> the days.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider.<br />

CENTER & ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT: Poets Plaza by Cassandra Reid - Escuela del Sol / Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St. NW (corner <strong>of</strong> 7th and Mountain).<br />

Four benches arranged in a circle to form an outdoor gathering and performance space. Each bench is dedicated to the four elements - air, earth, fire, water. Lines<br />

<strong>of</strong> poetry by four famous poets - Rumi, Mary Oliver, Joy Harjo, and Jimmy Santiago Baca - decorate the benches. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art<br />

Program in 2005. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

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D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

The Albuquerque BioPark has a tradition <strong>of</strong><br />

it is mosaic art that most closely aligns with the<br />

incorporating art with nature. Catherine Hubbard immersion aspect <strong>of</strong> the BioPark. The BioPark takes<br />

supported this vision as BioPark Botanic Garden an engaging approach to conservation, encouraging<br />

Manager from 2001-2017: “Nature is art and both close observation <strong>of</strong> living organisms. All living<br />

inspire wonder and appreciation. While the ABQ organisms are a part <strong>of</strong> the larger whole that makes<br />

BioPark’s Botanic Garden, Zoo, Aquarium and up the mosaic that is our planet Earth. Mosaic art on<br />

Tingley Beach all have a history <strong>of</strong> displaying art, the grounds <strong>of</strong> the BioPark plays a role in educating,<br />

TOP & RIGHT:<br />

Education Center<br />

Zoo Wall. Dee’s<br />

Garden in honor <strong>of</strong><br />

Dee Trester and all<br />

Education Volunteers,<br />

by Laura Robbins-<br />

ABQ BioPark Zoo,<br />

Colores Education<br />

Building, 903 10th<br />

St. SW. Funded by<br />

the BioPark Society<br />

through the Dee<br />

Trester estate.<br />

ABOVE LEFT: Throne <strong>of</strong> Nyoman by Keith Oliver- ABQ BioPark Zoo in “Africa” - 903 10th St. SW. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque<br />

Public Art Program. ALL PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins.<br />

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Old Town/Mountain Road on the West, to Broadway on the East<br />

as well as delighting, visitors. Carefully placed pieces a throne or can be dazzled at the sweep <strong>of</strong> the planet’s<br />

make up a larger story for each mosaic art piece. At the diversity near the Education building. The art has been<br />

Botanic Garden, viewers are reminded <strong>of</strong> the delicate, made possible by public monies, as well as private,<br />

iridescent colors <strong>of</strong> dragonflies; can rest on Spanish thanks to the generous support <strong>of</strong> the NM BioPark<br />

Moorish benches under pomegranates; or imagine life Society. People are a part <strong>of</strong> nature, not apart from<br />

in the Rio Grande valley next to a flowing water feature. nature, and beautiful, compelling mosaic art reminds<br />

At the Zoo, children feel like African royalty perched on us that each piece has its place.”<br />

D o w n to w n Albuquerque<br />

LEFT & ABOVE (detail): ABQ Botanic Garden<br />

Dragonfly Sanctuary by Laura Robbins - ABQ<br />

BioPark Botanic Garden Bugarium, 2601 <strong>Central</strong><br />

Ave. NW. Funded by the BioPark Society and many<br />

generous donors. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins and Joan<br />

Fenicle (detail).<br />

MIDDLE LEFT & RIGHT: Entrance Fountain by Shel Neymark -<br />

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 <strong>Central</strong> Ave. NW. Funded by City <strong>of</strong><br />

Albuquerque Public Art Program. PHOTO CREDIT: Shel Neymark. LOWER LEFT:<br />

Spanish Moorish Benches by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs - ABQ<br />

BioPark Botanic Garden. Funded by City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Jill Gatwood<br />

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N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

There are many mosaics to visit<br />

on the north side <strong>of</strong> metro ABQ<br />

- either side <strong>of</strong> the river. Begin at<br />

International Balloon Museum<br />

and wind into the Valley to<br />

Raymond Sanchez Community<br />

Center and Los Ranchos Railrunner<br />

station. Continue on 4th street<br />

south from Plants <strong>of</strong> the Southwest<br />

to St. Therese <strong>of</strong> the Infant Jesus<br />

Church and don’t miss Bev<br />

Magennis’s Tree <strong>of</strong> Life at 4th and<br />

Montaño. Across the Rio, have<br />

lunch at the Cottonwood Range<br />

and follow Coors to the Open<br />

Space Visitor Center and US Eagle<br />

Credit Union. From there, venture<br />

further west to the corner <strong>of</strong> Unser<br />

and Dellyne. End with a tour <strong>of</strong><br />

five mosaics in the east Heights,<br />

from Palo Duro Senior Center<br />

to Juan Tabo Library, the Hahn<br />

Arroyo, <strong>of</strong>fice on Montgomery,<br />

and the Wyoming Range Cafe.<br />

TOP: Mont-Au-Ciel et Ses Amis/Climb to the sky and his friends led by Lisa Domenici, and created with help by participants in the Community Mural<br />

Class - Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE. PHOTO CREDIT: Nan Masland. MIDDLE: Los Ranchos Rail Runner Station<br />

by Erin Magennis and Kyle Ray - Los Ranchos Rail Runner Station, 101 El Pueblo Road NE. Bernalillo County Public Art Program. PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Magennis.<br />

BOTTOM: “Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Alameda” Mosaic Tile Mural by Sam Leyba - South-Facing Wall at Entrance <strong>of</strong> Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center -<br />

9800 4th St, NW. A lot <strong>of</strong> Community Centers have embraced mosaic as an art form! Bernalillo County Public Art Program. PHOTO CREDIT: Bernalillo County Public Art Program.<br />

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North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

TOP LEFT & RIGHT COLUMN: Tree <strong>of</strong> Life by Beverley Magennis -<br />

SE Corner <strong>of</strong> 4th Street and Montaño NW. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque<br />

Public Art Program. Forerunner <strong>of</strong> mosaic art in Albuquerque, Beverley<br />

inspires so many <strong>of</strong> us with her harmonious style with broken tile. She taught<br />

the process <strong>of</strong> mosaic to multiple artists who went on to make mosaics their<br />

own. Tree <strong>of</strong> Life was installed with help from Jim Kraft and Judy Booth in the<br />

summer <strong>of</strong> 1999. PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Magennis<br />

LEFT: Daphne or Sacred Datura with Woman by <strong>Mosaics</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ravenna/<br />

Twin Dolphin <strong>Mosaics</strong> (Stephanie Jurs and Robert Stout) - Plants <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Southwest (indoors), 6680 4th St. NW. This indoor wall piece incorporates<br />

the myth <strong>of</strong> Daphne escaping Apollo and being turned into a tree.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider<br />

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N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

TOP LEFT, RIGHT & ABOVE: Doorways to the Imagination by<br />

Cassandra Reid in collaboration with apprentice artists and teachers.<br />

North Fourth Arts Center, 4904 4th St. NW. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque<br />

Public Art Program in 2004. PHOTO CREDIT: City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art.<br />

RIGHT: St. Therese <strong>of</strong> the Infant Jesus Church <strong>Mosaics</strong> St. Therese<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Infant Jesus Catholic Church and Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Little Flower, 3424 4th<br />

Street NW. <strong>Mosaics</strong> are numerous at Saint Therese <strong>of</strong> the Infant Jesus Parish,<br />

Church building formally known as The Shrine <strong>of</strong> the Little Flower—an actual<br />

Shrine to Saint Thérèse <strong>of</strong> Lisieux (housing her bone relics). This Catholic<br />

Parish and School were established in 1947. The Shrine, built in 1954 at the<br />

cost <strong>of</strong> 3.2 million dollars, is filled with religious symbolism in art windows,<br />

marble furnishings, linden statues designed by the Santa Fe Studios <strong>of</strong> Church<br />

Art designer Maurice Lucien Loriaux, and fabricated in France, Italy and <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>Mexico</strong>. The 2 large and 12 smaller mosaic panels were created at mosaic<br />

studios in Rome and depict the tenets <strong>of</strong> the Apostles Creed, Eucharist and<br />

Saint Therese. Currently, the parish is a strong advocate for peace and justice<br />

causes, the performance arts, and also devotional art inside and in gardens<br />

throughout the Parish and School Campuses. Grateful to Father Vincent Paul<br />

Chávez, current pastor <strong>of</strong> the parish since 2009, who gave us information<br />

about more ecclesiastical mosaics, located at other Catholic Churches in<br />

Albuquerque. For schedule <strong>of</strong> Masses, visit http://www.littleflowerabq.org as this<br />

is a good time to be able to view the mosaics prior and following Mass.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider<br />

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North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

TOP & MIDDLE LEFT: From Fish to Flowers/<br />

Details by Laura Robbins - Cottonwood Range<br />

Cafe, 10019 Coors Blvd NW. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins<br />

N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

TOP RIGHT: Star Tree by Holly Kuehn - Albuquerque Open Space Visitor<br />

Center, 6500 Coors Blvd. NW. Gift <strong>of</strong> the artist. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

LEFT & ABOVE: Recycling Mandalas at the Open Space by lead<br />

artists Laura Robbins, Patricia Halloran, Cirrelda Snider-Bryan - Albuquerque<br />

Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd. NW. Funded by Open Space<br />

Alliance. A collaborative project <strong>of</strong> Mosaic <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> with many volunteers.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby and Laura Robbins.<br />

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N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

TOP: Pond Scene by Laura Robbins - Office<br />

<strong>of</strong> Jennifer Ridgeway, Penn Mont Plaza, 7520<br />

Montgomery Blvd NE. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins.<br />

LEFT: River <strong>of</strong> Life by lead artist Susan<br />

Linnell - SE corner <strong>of</strong> Unser Blvd. and Dellyne<br />

near Petroglyph National Monument. Five Pueblo<br />

schools and five APS schools participated in a<br />

cross-cultural exchange on the cultural history <strong>of</strong> the<br />

region. Natural stone materials were collected by<br />

children who collaborated on the project.<br />

Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art<br />

Program. PHOTO CREDIT: Susan Linnell.<br />

ABOVE: Eagle by Cassandra Reid - US Eagle<br />

Federal Credit Union, 5201 Antequera NW.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Cassandra Reid<br />

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North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

TOP & ABOVE LEFT: Rain to River by Hahn Arroyo 2011 by Lead Artist Nan Masland - Hahn Arroyo at San Pedro NE, 3498 San Pedro Dr NE. The<br />

project included 15,000 sq. yards <strong>of</strong> concrete channel and 3,000 square yards <strong>of</strong> bike trail to rehabilitate the Hahn Arroyo. The artwork was created by over 160<br />

participants in workshops by neighbors near the Hahn Arroyo, middle school and high school students, with seven mosaic murals in total. The large stretch <strong>of</strong><br />

the Hahn Arroyo was renovated and incorporated with the tile mosaic technique, Lithomosaic. The design references the wildlife and natural forms along the<br />

arroyo, including leaves, flowers, fish, insects and birds. Text from Muros ABQ murosabq.com More info: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/public-art/events/hahn-arroyodedication-ceremony.<br />

Funded by City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program, AMAFCA, and the Harwood Art Center. PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider.<br />

LOWER RIGHT: Palo Duro Mosaic by Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs - Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE. Funded by the City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque<br />

Public Art Program, AMAFCA, and the Harwood Art Center. Exterior pavement mosaic incorporating pottery designs from Laguna Pueblo and the Mescalero<br />

Apache, encircling a Navajo wedding basket motif. PHOTO CREDIT: Cirrelda Snider.<br />

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N o rt h Albuquerque<br />

North <strong>of</strong> Menaul Blvd on the East, North <strong>of</strong> I-40 on the West<br />

TOP LEFT, RIGHT & ABOVE: Once Upon a Storytime by Lead Artists Hakim Bellamy and<br />

Cassandra Reid and the apprentice artists <strong>of</strong> the Mayor’s Art Institute - Juan Tabo Public Library,<br />

3407 Juan Tabo NE. Funded by Youth Conservation Corps, City <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque Public Art Program,<br />

Bernalillo County Public Library, and The Heart Gallery. Dedicated to NM Authors and Oral Tradition.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

LEFT: Hollyhock Fireplace/Detail by Laura Robbins - Range Cafe, Wyoming, 4401 Montgomery<br />

Blvd NE. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Wendel-Oglesby.<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

Outside <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque to the North —<br />

Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas.<br />

Go further north on 4th street and it will veer<br />

east and become State Highway 313. At the<br />

roundabout just past the diversion canal, turn<br />

north, and continue on 313 past the Pueblo <strong>of</strong><br />

Sandia Village to Bernalillo where mosaics are<br />

found at the original Range Cafe. Continue north<br />

on 313 to junction with US Highway 550, and<br />

turn west to cross the Rio Grande and arrive in<br />

Rio Rancho, where you will find mosaics at a<br />

public park as well as west <strong>of</strong> Rust Medical Center.<br />

For Placitas, take 550 east and continue over<br />

I-25 as 550 turns into State Highway 165,<br />

climbing the hill look for the Pathways murals<br />

on your left. Continue east to view more mosaic<br />

signs along the highway towards the Village.<br />

O u t Nort h<br />

TOP LEFT: Mosaic Fireplace Laura Robbins - The Range Cafe, 925<br />

Camino del Pueblo. PHOTO CREDIT: Bruce Shortz<br />

LEFT & RIGHT: Entrance <strong>Mosaics</strong> by Tony Panera - The Range Cafe,<br />

925 Camino del Pueblo. Long live The Range founders/owners Matt DiGregory<br />

and Tom Fenton — their imaginative dedication to supporting artists is unique<br />

and wonderful! PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

O u t Nort h<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

OPPOSITE PAGE: Gateway Rio Rancho by<br />

Erica Hoverter - West side <strong>of</strong> Unser Blvd SE across<br />

from Rust Presbyterian Hospital, along sidewalk.<br />

Funded by SSCAFCA and The City <strong>of</strong> Rio Rancho.<br />

Playful depictions <strong>of</strong> endangered, threatened, and<br />

prolific land and animal species <strong>of</strong> Sandoval County,<br />

NM. Erica responded to Sandoval County’s call for<br />

art <strong>of</strong> animals and plants <strong>of</strong> the area. Completed in<br />

2012. You can park at the shopping center at 1912<br />

Wellspring SE, and take a long walk to be able to<br />

look at the mosaics closely. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Hoverter.<br />

LEFT: A Dream Come True by Maggie Y.<br />

Robinson and student apprentice artists <strong>of</strong> Rio<br />

Rancho middle schools - A Park Above, public<br />

park, 2441 Westside Blvd, Rio Rancho. Art students<br />

felt joy to create this mural for the inclusive public<br />

community. A wonderful civic happening! Funded<br />

by the City <strong>of</strong> Rio Rancho. PHOTO CREDIT: Maggie Y.<br />

Robinson<br />

A r o u n d Town<br />

O u t Nort h<br />

ABOVE RIGHT & BOTTOM: Can you<br />

find these mosaics by Patricia<br />

Halloran around town?<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

O u t Nort h<br />

BOTH PAGES: Protect Our Wildlife Corridors Community <strong>Mosaics</strong> -<br />

A project <strong>of</strong> Pathways: Wildlife Corridors <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> by lead artists:<br />

Laura Robbins and Cirrelda Snider-Bryan. Special thanks to Patricia Halloran,<br />

Lydia Piper, Patrice Schooley, Riha Rothberg and many, many more. NM State<br />

Highway 165 - 1/4 miles east <strong>of</strong> I-25 exit 242. Drive slowly and you will see<br />

them adorn seventy feet <strong>of</strong> what was the Placitas Recycling Center wall.<br />

Hundreds <strong>of</strong> hands joined in to create the Placitas community mural entitled,<br />

“Protect Our Wildlife Corridors”-a project <strong>of</strong> Pathways, Wildlife Corridors <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>. Envisioned by Laura, she asked Cirrelda to join her in coordinating<br />

a core group <strong>of</strong> artists mostly from Placitas who began by creating clay animals<br />

approximating life size. Neighbors who had never worked in clay or mosaic<br />

also had the opportunity to be full participants. Cirrelda led students from<br />

local schools. Working with community over a period <strong>of</strong> four years resulted in<br />

multiple 6 x 9.5 ft. mosaic panels depicting animals and plants from local life<br />

zones. With a great deal <strong>of</strong> work, the overall designs happened organically and<br />

magically. All participants are honored on the “Name Panel.” Located 1/4 mile<br />

east from 125 exit 242 on HWY 165. Website: https:// pathwayswc.wordpress.com.<br />

PHOTO CREDITS: Clea Smith Hall (long view and panel portraits), Peter Callen (grouting view).<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

O u t Nort h<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Placitas<br />

O u t Nort h<br />

TOP LEFT: Placitas Heights sign by Gayle<br />

Elaine Scott - NM State Highway 165. PHOTO CREDIT:<br />

Gayle Elaine Scott. MIDDLE LEFT TO RIGHT: Pat<br />

and Bill Bennett Fire Station sign by Daisy Kates<br />

- Sandoval Fire Station #41, 463 NM State Highway<br />

165. Created by Placitas ceramic artist Daisy who<br />

was a volunteer with the fire department as well.<br />

Installed when the new fire station was built in 1994.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins. Library sign by Laura<br />

Robbins - NM State Highway 165. Commissioned<br />

by the Placitas Library board the year the first stage<br />

<strong>of</strong> the library was finished: 2012. PHOTO CREDIT:<br />

Laura Robbins. Wild Hearts Gallery sign by<br />

Laura Robbins - Merc Shopping Center, NM State<br />

Highway 165. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins.<br />

BOTTOM: Curbside section at The Merc<br />

by Cate Clark - Merc Shopping Center, NM State<br />

Highway 165. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Robbins.<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Edgewood, Tijeras, and Mountainair<br />

Outside <strong>of</strong> Albuquerque to the<br />

East and South — communities <strong>of</strong><br />

Edgewood, Mountainair, Tijeras.<br />

Miles to the east and south are<br />

three communities with public<br />

mosaics – all outdoors. Travel east<br />

on I-40 to Edgewood to view the<br />

big mosaic signs at Wildlife West<br />

Nature Park, then backtrack on<br />

I-40 to Tijeras to see their Public<br />

Safety Memorial Park. To arrive<br />

in Mountainair, follow I-40 west<br />

to I-25 south and exit at State<br />

Highway 47 which turns into<br />

US Highway 60 – keep going<br />

east to Mountainair. Or,<br />

directly from Tijeras, travel State<br />

Highway 337 south, then take<br />

State Highway 55 west when<br />

337 ends east <strong>of</strong> Tajique, for the<br />

“backroads route” to Mountainair.<br />

TOP: Common Ground by Cassandra Reid - Public Safety Memorial Park, 49 Public School Road<br />

87059, Tijeras, NM. Bernalillo County Public Art Program https://www.bernco.gov/community-services/publicart-program.aspx.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Bernalillo County Public Art Program. BOTTOM: Wildlife West title sign by a<br />

group <strong>of</strong> 8 artists, names unknown - Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N. Frontage Road 87015, Exit 187,<br />

Edgewood, NM. Visit their website for admission, directions, and hours https://wildlifewest.org/wwblog/hoursand-location.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: Bosha Gordon<br />

O u t South<br />

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Communities <strong>of</strong> Edgewood, Tijeras, and Mountainair<br />

O u t South<br />

In 2009, the Manzano Mountain<br />

Art Council began an extensive<br />

community mural program which<br />

over the last 12 years has resulted<br />

in the construction <strong>of</strong> more than<br />

15 community murals. All grace<br />

Mountainair, a rural town <strong>of</strong> about<br />

950 people in the middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>Mexico</strong>. Some 50 community artists<br />

and local volunteers collaborated<br />

in the design and construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> these murals over the years,<br />

contributing to the beauty and<br />

community spirit <strong>of</strong> the town<br />

and a revival <strong>of</strong> the tourist trade.<br />

Included here are 5 <strong>of</strong> the 15<br />

murals. These town businesses,<br />

organizations, and state entities<br />

have supported this effort:<br />

Manzano Mountain Art Council,<br />

Town <strong>of</strong> Mountainair, Torrance<br />

County, B Street Market, <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>Mexico</strong> Arts, and the Western<br />

National Parks Association.<br />

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TOP: Tribute to Mountainair 2012 by Tomás Wolff, project director; Danielle Norris-Gardner,<br />

principal artist; Marianne Hall, design; associate artists: Donna Deiner, Karen Smith, Liz Frackes, Anne<br />

Adams, Anna Hopping, and Wanda Maldonado - East wall <strong>of</strong> B Street Market, 204 W. Broadway.<br />

MIDDLE LEFT: Basket <strong>of</strong> Vegetables 2009 by Celeste Simon, Addie Draper, and Tomás Wolff,<br />

coordinator - Front <strong>of</strong> the B Street Market , 204 W. Broadway, Mountainair.<br />

MIDDLE TOP RIGHT: Reptile Rendezvous 2014 by Samantha Baumgartner, Rebecca Anthony,<br />

and Tomás Wolff project coordinator, plus 12 more associate artists - Visitor Center <strong>of</strong> the Salinas Pueblo<br />

Missions National Monument, 206 W. Broadway. MIDDLE BOTTOM RIGHT: Maria De Agreda by<br />

Rebecca Anthony, Lore Wills, Anne Ravenstone, Samantha Baumgartner, and Tomás Wolff, coordinator - Art<br />

Council Building at the intersection <strong>of</strong> US 60 and NM 55 in Mountainair. Originally installed 2016.<br />

ABOVE: Modern Petroglyphs 2010 by Celeste Simon, Kathy Baur, Susan Aulde, Deb Weinman,<br />

Christine Franks, Mary Schultz, Kate Sullivan, Ann Adams, Kathleen Davies, Anita Soluna, Barbara Dinovo,<br />

and Tomás Wolff project coordinator Mountainair Senior Center, 107 North Summit. PHOTO CREDIT: Tomás Wolff.


A Few Projects in Process<br />

These two public projects are currently in process, both at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge,<br />

south on 2nd street in Albuquerque’s South Valley.<br />

H o r i zo n<br />

ABOVE & LEFT: ALMA Sculpture Project at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge ALMA Summer Institute is working on a multi-year project at The Valle<br />

de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Along with returning apprentices they will be hiring youth directly out <strong>of</strong> the Mountain View Community, South Valley, and Isleta<br />

Pueblo. During the program, apprentices will help finalize a large-scale mosaic design on free-standing concrete sculptures, cut tiles from wet clay, glaze and fire<br />

tiles, install, and grout the large-scale mosaic mural. There will be a total <strong>of</strong> four free standing sculptures done over the course <strong>of</strong> two summers (2021 & 2022).<br />

The designs for the forms and the mosaic mural that will cover the facade is 100% influenced by community consultations that were done via Zoom interviews<br />

from people out <strong>of</strong> the Mountain View Community and Isleta Pueblo. ALMA believes in place keeping and highlighting the beauty that already exists within<br />

communities. These sculptures will reflect the people, plants, animals and histories <strong>of</strong> the land that is now protected from becoming another industrial site.<br />

Please contact the staff at Valle De Oro to inquire about best visiting times: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Valle_de_Oro/contact.html PHOTO CREDIT: Margarita Paz-Pedro<br />

ABOVE: Bee the Change by Jade Leyva. Other artists include: Endion Schichtel, Priscilla Garcia, Noel Dora Chilton, Ashley Cummings, Cate Clark, Christian<br />

Michael Gallegos, Donna Dowell, Dennie York, Emily Schuyler - Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge classroom (not open to the public on regular basis) - 7851<br />

2nd St. SW. Each <strong>of</strong> the 9 hexagons measures 3’ wide, and was created with seeds and the community to raise awareness about the importance <strong>of</strong> bees and their<br />

deep connection to everything else. These panels will be integrated into curriculum for students and youth. This was donated to Valle del Oro Wildlife Refuge and will<br />

be displayed in the classroom adjacent to new Visitor Center, which will not be open to the public on regular basis. Please contact the staff at Valle De Oro to inquire<br />

about best visiting times: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Valle_de_Oro/contact.html PHOTO CREDIT: Jade Leyva<br />

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Inspiring <strong>Mosaics</strong> in Non-public Places<br />

A r o u n d Town<br />

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Inspiring <strong>Mosaics</strong> in Non-public Places<br />

Inspiring mosaics abound in non-public spaces — residences, hospitals, schools.<br />

Perhaps you’ll see these around town.<br />

A r o u n d Town<br />

OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Tile House by Beverley Magennis and Erin<br />

Magennis. MIDDLE RIGHT: “No doubt the universe...” by Kimberly<br />

Humphries and students. LOWER LEFT: Spiral Tree by Elizabeth Hogan,<br />

Jose Simbana, and students. LOWER RIGHT: Trolls by Maggie Y. Robinson,<br />

and students.<br />

THIS PAGE, TOP LEFT: Origins by Marina Rabinowitz.<br />

TOP RIGHT: Tree House by Ophelia Adelai Cornet and students.<br />

ABOVE RIGHT: Turquoise Cloud House façade by Julianna Kirwin.<br />

LOWER LEFT: Heart and Hands by Ann Dunbar and students.<br />

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