The ABQ Accent | Ep 19 - Matt Carter

Matt Carter, Project Planner, CABQ Public Art Program Coming up among a family mixed with corporate work and musicians, one might better understand where the breadth of Matt’s talents come from.He’s honed his talents through hard work, deep creativity, and on the ground relationships in the arts community.As a glass blower and ceramicist, Matt understands the creatives he works with both within museum settings and out in the very public wilds. With an office directly behind the new Gallery One at City Hall, Matt curates through partnership and vision. He manages the care of over 1800 objects in the CABQ Public Art collection an supports several boards plus Public Art projects. He’s seen it all – and is asking big questions.What is Public Art in our county and how can we ensure equity in incorporation of the wider art collection?How can his work help emerging artists get their art/vision viewed through bureaucratic systems? Check out Matt’s interview to learn more about how you can get involved in the arts programs, how time outdoors helps him recharge, and what helmet confessions are.What you’ll find is that kindness goes a long way. https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/public-art/public-arthttps://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/public-art/podcast