Panel discussion highlights ABQ's roadsigns | Arts & Culture

516 ARTS will host a panel discussion, “100 Years of Albuquerque Signs” about the signs and architecture that have shaped the personality of Albuquerque on June 30 and 4 p.m. Members of the panel will discuss the evolution of the roadsigns from the time of Route 66 to “crap chic” quirkiness of the abandoned lots and skeleton signs.

This panel discussion is in conjunction with the exhibition “Time Pieces” that showcases historic Albuquerque roadsigns and artwork inspired by the signs. There is also another portion of the exhibition, Friends of the Orphan Signs, that offers artists the chance to create work that aligns with Mayor Berry's revitalization of route 66.

The panel discussion will be led by Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program Manager Sherri Brueggemann, Ellen Babcock, Sandy Moran, Russell D. Brito and Ben Adams. This event is free and open to the public. Artists who are interested in the friends of the Orphan Signs portion can contact the Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program at 505-768-3833.