Public Art Program photo Introduction Albuquerque's walls glow with color. Throughout the city, murals large and small delight the eye and add sparkle and individuality to the streets.
Murals are often much more than decoration.
Their vibrant images speak of the past and the present, of life and of history. Whether created by one artist or by the collaborative effort of an entire proud community, murals tell the stories of our multi-cultural population. Other murals, whether collaborative or individual visions, help a culturally-diverse people revel in their varied histories and still find common ground. Albuquerque has a long-standing involvement with mural art and the Public Art Program's commitment is intensifying. Many projects connect creative young people with professional muralists.