It's an art project of global proportion. This week New Mexico In Focus explores in-depth the months-long project called LAND/ART, where more than 60 artists and 25 arts organizations explore the relationships of land, art, and community. The show airs Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. on KNME, Ch 5.1 and repeats Sunday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 a.m.
Additionally, co-host Gene Grant visits one-on-one with David Brancaccio, host and senior editor of NOW on PBS. Find out what he thinks about the future of journalism in an online age.
The Line panelists weigh in on The Governor's Latest Proposal To Balance The State's Dwindling Budget, and also, “Is It Better To Be A Democrat Or Republican In New Mexico Today?"
Special guests include Brancaccio, Sherri Brueggemann, City of Albuquerque Public Art program manager, Nina Dubois, LAND/ART Artist, Bill Gilbert, Lannan Chair, UNM Land Arts of the American West, Suzanne Sbarge, executive director, 516 ARTS. Also, special guest panelist Michael Coleman, staff writer, Albuquerque Journal Washington Bureau, stops by for a visit.
“New Mexico in Focus” is produced by Kevin McDonald and Kathy Wimmer and closed captioning has been made possible by a gift from Mrs. Elspeth G. Bobbs.
Media Contact: Evy Todd, (505) 277-1812; e-mail: etodd@knme.org