By Kathaleen Roberts / Assistant Arts Editor, Albuquerque Journal
516 Arts has announced its 2024 Fulcrum Fund grantees, comprising of 13 recipients.
A total of $70,000 has been awarded in varying amounts determined by this year’s jury, supporting the development and presentation of independent, artist-led projects and programs. This year’s funded projects include independent and self-made book publications, research projects, performance series, art installations, DIY art venues and more.
The Fulcrum Fund is an annual award that provides unrestricted grants to artists and artist collectives based and operating within New Mexico, created and administered by 516 Arts as a partner in the Regional Regranting Program of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, with additional support in 2024 from The Meow Wolf Foundation. The Fulcrum Fund serves as an essential support structure in enabling artists to expand existing work and explore of new directions in creating and showcasing projects that inspire curiosity, engagement and dialogue. Read the full list of recipients in the Albuquerque Journal.
Karl Orozco: “Signs of Life” — Albuquerque
“Signs of Life” is a video installation project that considers the life cycles of the urban landscape through a study of abandoned roadside signs. Karl Orozco’s extensive photo archive of these signs is transformed by new digital afterlife 3D and animation software, giving them a new digital afterlife.
Karl is a member of Albuquerque Academy’s visual art department. He teaches AP 2D Art and Design, video art, and graphic design.
