INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 24, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Public Artwork Appropriation Request for ABQ Sunport Terminal Renovation (Artist Jodie
Herrera)
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I am submitting the request to recommend the award for a Public Art Work at the Albuquerque International Sunport.
In May 2023, the Arts Board issued a Request for Interest in the purchase and commissioning of artwork for the newly expanded and remodeled Albuquerque International Sunport. The RFI was open to artists residing in New Mexico in an effort to feature New Mexico artists. A total of 384 applications were received. The Sunport Reimagined Art Selection Committee reviewed 379 submissions for the large wall mural site in the TSA Checkpoint area.
After 3 rounds of review, the Art Selection Committee narrowed the artists down to 7 finalists, including artist Jodie Herrera. Herrera’s mural and mosaic installation was identified as the first runner up for the large mural site in the TSA Checkpoint area. Given the innovative medium, utilizing clay harvested by the artist’s mother, and the beautiful reflection of New Mexican culture, the Aviation Department believes this mural will be a great welcome to passengers arriving at the Sunport
With support from the Art Selection Committee, the Sunport administration identified an alternate site for a 280 square foot mural with mosaic elements in the exit corridor by Jodie Herrera. Full proposal attached.
The exit corridor mural will involve a projected fabrication and installation timeline of 2-3 months. The installation process of the mural will be a multi-faceted approach and the artist will utilize local contractors to fabricate and install. The design will bring new life to what is currently a blank wall in the Sunport’s exit corridor and become a showcase piece in their permanent collection.
The project cost of $170,000 which includes Jodie Herrera’s design, fabrication, transport, and installation will be funded out of Aviation Capital Fund 613. The appropriating document is R-23-150(039) line item 17 on page 2. <https://cabq.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6303822&GUID=F1390673-FBB4-4B4F-9984-DD5EC84EA91A&Options=ID|Text|&Search=r-23-150>
Recommendation of Award for a Public Art Work at the Albuquerque Sunport
Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Samantha Sengel, EdD Date Lauren Keefe Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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Richard McCurley Date
Director