design competition: lead avenue bridge

The Public Art Program invites New Mexico artists to apply to be considered as one of up to three (3) artists to create a design enhancement for the Lead Avenue Bridge. This will be a competitive design project managed by the City of Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Division and sponsored by District 2 Councilor Joaquin Baca. The Lead Avenue Bridge is a main artery of District 2. More than 11,000 commuters use the bridge daily connecting Huning Highland Historic District, Silver Hills, University Heights, and marking a welcoming entryway to Downtown.

The location for the proposed designs will be located on the corners of the Lead Avenue Bridge entry and exit, and possible stand-alone areas along the bridge’s 1,200 linear foot chain link fence. Please see the images for prospective enhancement locations.   

Project Intent and Theme

The Design Review Committee seeks up to three (3) artists working in the fields of digital, 2D or 3D arts who are capable of producing an artistic design for the Lead Avenue Bridge, its entry and exit.   

Downtown and surrounding historic neighborhoods are in the heart of Albuquerque’s culturally-rich city center.  It is a melting pot of history and diversity, nurturing civic-minded residents made up of a vibrant Hispanic-Latino population alongside a growing Millennial and multi-generational community.  It is also a major economic hub featuring art galleries, museums and a growing number of specialty businesses like coffee houses and breweries.