Albuquerque is known for its eccentric art scene. And with so many galleries and museums to choose from, the city’s art aficionados have lots of amenities to choose from. But who says you need to buy a ticket to see some of the great work created by our neighbors? You might’ve noticed some interesting public art around town on Fridays as of late.
Coined by an English artist in 2006, “Free Art Fridays” have hit many cities throughout the world—Albuquerque being one of them. The local iteration of the initiative is being run by Stephanie Galloway, who recently did an interview with Alibi.com, where she explained why she started the program:
Actually, the idea of artists leaving art out for free in a public space is not really a new concept. There's an English artist by the name “My Dog Sighs,” and he was the artist who coined the phrase “Free Art Friday,” which has spread around the world. His Flickr group started in 2006. People got inspired by what he was doing and started chapters internationally. I felt that Albuquerque had a very vibrant, creative artist's scene with a lot to offer, and this creates an atmosphere for them to share their work with the community.
Have you seen any of the public artwork on Free Art Fridays? Don’t forget to take a photo and share it on our Facebook page—and to follow Free Art Friday Albuquerque’s page as well, for great photos and clues!
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