Fire Station 36

The Bernalillo County Arts Board announces the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new art commission of outdoor public art at Fire Station 36, located at 6810 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Opening Date : October 9, 2026. Closing Date : October 23, 2026, 11:59pm. Eligibility : Regional (artists living in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.) Budget: $80,000, all inclusive. Fire Station 36 is a new, energy‑efficient facility. The public art project aims to create a meaningful visual landmark shaped through collaboration with firefighters and local community members. The artwork will be installed outside of the station's Community Risk Reduction Center. The selected artist will be invited to create a durable, low‑maintenance outdoor artwork. Themes may include sustainability, public safety, community pride, and resilience, with optional nods to the station's bear mascot, ladder‑truck legacy, and fire-fighter iconogr...

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