The City of Albuquerque Open Space Gallery Submission Form  

The purpose of the Open Space Division is to acquire, protect, maintain, and manage significant natural landscapes and cultural resources for present and future generations. Major Public Open Space enhances the urban environment and provides wildlife habitat while offering opportunities for public enjoyment through outdoor education and low-impact recreation.  The Visitor Center and Gallery act as a hub for the City’s many beautiful Open Space properties. 

Please Note: All applicants are asked to embody The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Mission Statement within their submission.  Artists must strictly follow our application requirements.  Only completed applications will be considered.  Applications are reviewed every six months.  All submitted materials will be reviewed by an appointed committee.  Group proposals are accepted.  If your application is selected you will be contacted via e-mail or phone.  E-mail or Digital submissions are highly recommended.  We do accept postal submission.

E-Mail Submissions: Please submit at least six professional images in jpeg format (500 kb or less).  Fill out the following application and send to jrwillis@cabq.gov.  Include URL if you have a website.

Postal Submissions: Please submit at least six professional photographs or slides of your work and fill out the following application.  Your submission will be placed on file and become property of the City of Albuquerque.  Please do not submit original artwork. Mail to: Open Space Visitor Center 3615 Los Picaros Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105-7465 

Name(s):

Address:

Contact Person and Phone:

Titles, Description of artwork, and a two to four paragraph proposal for use of the space

Artist(s) Biography:

• For inquiries concerning the gallery or the application process please call the Visitor Center @ 505-897-8831 or write to jrwillis@cabq.gov.

• The Open Space Alliance is a nonprofit group of volunteers working with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division to enhance our quality of life through: Increasing awareness of Open Space lands; building and strengthening partnerships with groups who share Open Space values; promoting conservation; acquisition and stewardship of Open Space lands; strengthening volunteerism and community outreach programs; and providing financial support.