NAOMI NATALE

City of Albuquerque Department  of Arts & Culture 

The mission of the Department of Arts & Culture is to enhance the quality of life in the City by celebrating Albuquerque's unique history and culture, and providing services, entertainment, programs, and collections that improve literacy, economic vitality, and learning in state of the art facilities that enrich City life and increase tourism to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque thrives as a vibrant cultural hub, thanks, in part, to the dedicated initiatives of the City's Department of Arts & Culture. With a portfolio that includes 19 Public Library branches, two museums, two performance theaters, a zoo, aquarium, botanic garden, public access cable channels and community-use studio, community partnership projects, work with individual artists and arts organizations, and thousands of public art installations, our city offers an abundance of attractions for both residents and tourists. We welcome our community and visitors alike to immerse themselves in a tapestry of family-friendly activities, explore a diverse collection of public art, wander through the historic plazas of Old Town, and indulge in the excitement of large scale events like Summerfests and the Twinkle Light Parade. With these exceptional offerings and more, our department is committed to elevating the quality of life in Albuquerque to unparalleled heights for everyone who calls this city home or visits its enchanting landscapes.