Under consideration is this sculpture, ‘Raven Dialoge, Friendly Advice’ by sculpture Star York. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is inviting the community to weigh in on a new sculpture to be installed at the Los Alamos Nature Center. As part of its mission to integrate art into public spaces, APPB is considering the purchase of a piece from one of three regional artists, with installation proposed near the front entrance of the Nature Center or within the adjacent garden.
Art in Public Places was established to visually enhance the community, increase public awareness of the arts, and preserve local culture for future generations. The program emphasizes the inclusion of artists with ties to Los Alamos County, giving priority to those who live or have lived in the area.
Sculptures under consideration:
- ‘Songbird’
Price: $10,000
Details: 60-inch tall pillar
Artist: Gilberto Romero, Santa Fe - ‘Songbird Friends Forever’
Price: $3,400
Details: 26-inch tall pillar
Artist: Gilberto Romero, Santa Fe - ‘Migrating Butterflies’
Price: $4,200
Details: 27-inch sculpture
Artist: Kevin Box, Santa Fe - ‘Raven Dialog, Friendly Advice’
Price: $6,000
Details: 17″ x 19″ x 18.5″ sculpture
Artist: Star York, Abiquiú
The APPB members value community input as a crucial step in the selection process and encourage everyone to share their opinions by completing the community input survey.
Survey Deadline: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/57LMRJJ
Direct questions to Chelsea Ashcraft at chelsea.ashcraft@lacnm.us or 505.662.8261.
Under consideration is this sculpture, ‘Migrating Butterflies’ by Kevin Box. Courtesy/LAC
Under consideration is this sculpture, ‘Songbird Friends Forever’ by Gilberto Romero. Courtesy/LAC
Under consideration is this sculpture, ‘Songbird’ by Gilberto Romero. Courtesy/LAC
