CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Office of the Mayor
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 12, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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516 ARTS Operating and Facility Lease Agreement 2025-2031
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The City has a permanent facility at 508 1st Street in NW Albuquerque, which it proposes to designate and operate as an Art Center. 516 ARTS and the City desire 516 ARTS to operate the Art Center at the facility in public-private partnership with the City in order to achieve an outstanding Center for the community. The Operating and Facility Lease Agreement for 516 ARTS is a public-private partnership for a five (5) year period, until January 1, 2031.
516 ARTS is a nonprofit, non-collecting contemporary art museum that serves artists, creatives, and the public—youth and adults in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and beyond—with a focus on accessibility and inclusion for historically underserved communities, and fulfills its mission through exhibitions, arts education, creative opportunities, and community resources that support artistic expression, cultural exchange, and public engagement.
Thank you in advance for your consideration to this matter.
SUBJECT: Executive Communication for the 516 ARTS Operating and Facility Lease Agreement 2025 - 2031
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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Dr. Shelle Sanchez Date
Director – Arts & Culture