AFTACON – versation

AFTACON – versation

Join us for this special deep dive into Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and AFTACON 2026 that is coming to Albuquerque this June! Host joni palmer is joined by Ayanna Hudson, Chief Programs Officer with AFTA. Tune in to learn about AFTA and get a sneak peek of the plans for AFTACON 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Neon Highway and Friends of the Orphan Signs

Join us for the third episode in the three-part series focused on the 100-year celebration of Route 66 in Albuquerque, and on art/public art, history, and culture. In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Ellen Babcock and Lindsey Fromm to discuss the works of Friends of the Orphan Signs – a collaborative public art organization of artist-educators that creatively revitalizes abandoned or unused road signs with artwork, with a particular focus along Route 66.

Glow Time with City Brights III

Join us for the second episode in a three-part series focused on the 100 year celebration of Route 66 in Albuquerque, focused on art/public art, history, and culture.  In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by artists Cameron Krow as well as Ashley and Jonathan LeBlanc in a discussion about the light-based art activations of Downtown’s stretch of Route 66 for City Brights III.

Route 66 Remixed

Join us for the first episode in a three-part series focused on the 100 year celebration of Route 66 in Albuquerque, focused on art/public art, history, and culture. In this episode, host joni palmer is joined by Deputy Director for the City’s Department of Arts & Culture, Diego Lucero, and multi-media artist Lynnette Haozous in a discussion about Albuquerque’s Route 66 Centennial Celebrations and the Route 66 Remixed projects led by Arts & Culture.

CABQ Announces New Public Art Leadership

Join us for this special episode with Michael Ogilvie, the new Public Art Urban Enhancement division manager with the City of Albuquerque. In this episode, host joni palmer and Michael talk about his three decades of public art experience, what drew him to Albuquerque and the role as manager of the City’s Public Art Urban Enhancement division, as well as his approach and vision for the division in Albuquerque.