AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlbuquerque Arts: UNM alum Eric Garcia just unveiled his massive mural “Since 1776…” at the Albuquerque Museum, packing political imagery into a new Frederick Hammersley Visiting Artist moment. Live Art: Salad Bowl America staged Albuquerque’s first “Art Battle,” with local artists painting live on stage for a crowd that could watch the process unfold. Public Art & Community: The city’s creative energy also showed up in sports-adjacent culture and local events, from new murals to more ways to get people together. Women’s Sports: The UNM Lobos women’s soccer team opened with a tough 3-1 loss to Gonzaga, while new coach Karley Nelson said the team is still learning a new formation. Local Sports Leadership: Women’s basketball coach Amy Eagan is settling into UNM, leaning on “tradition and fans” as she builds her first season in Albuquerque. Boxing Scene: Two new Albuquerque boxing promotional companies are gearing up for more opportunities for fighters, pending New Mexico Athletic Commission approval. Media & Kids Online: A major U.S. trial over social media’s impact on children is pushing states to demand big changes from platforms. Film/TV in the Southwest: Location work continues to put Albuquerque on the map, with productions earning major location awards.
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