Applications for both funds are due on February 6, 2012 by 4 p.m. at the Office of Affordable Housing at 120 South Federal Place, Room 314.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG):

The city of Santa Fe receives an allocation of CDBG federal funds to be allocated to organizations that assist low- to moderate-income residents. The allocation is anticipated to be approximately $400,000 based on the recent passing of the HR 2112 bill. Based on the 2008-2013 Consolidated Plan, the majority of this funding will be granted to housing projects.

*The Application as well as an Overview of the program and its requirements is currently available on the Affordable Housing page of the city website at http://www.santafenm.gov/index.asp?nid=652.
 

Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Project Proposal Applications:

New Mexico’s centennial is right around the corner, and state artists have been planning a way to celebrate.  The artists have decided on a rigorous exhibition called the New Mexico Arts Centennial Project Space. The exhibits feature site-specific art installations in a 300-squarepfoot space. The space has large skylights, high ceilings, and hardwood floors. The art house is located only blocks away from the offices of New Mexico Arts in Santa Fe.

“The project space will give New Mexico artists an opportunity to celebrate New Mexico's centennial with unique visions of the state’s history and the legacy of its people from a contemporary perspective,” said Chuck Zimmer, Manager of Art in Public Places.

The exhibit will be open Mondays through Fridays from 10am to 5pm. Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of New Mexico, and the artists who love it.

For location details direct questions to Eileen Braziel at 505-699-4914.

The German born artist Gustave Baumann, famous for his paintings and woodwork, lived in Santa Fe for a large portion of his life. He built his house on 409 Camino de las Animas in 1923 and today it is open for the public to see.

The 1,800 square-foot adobe house was sold after his death, but his specific artistic flare was kept afresh.

Two years ago the Historic Santa Fe Foundation bought the property and has overseen the careful conservation of Baumann’s home and studio. The Foundation is planning on putting the place up for sale, but before doing so they will allow visitors to tour through the space.

Visitors and locals alike are welcome to come and marvel at this piece of artistic history. The viewings take place Saturdays and Sundays from 10am and 4pm.

Tour donations of $10 are recommended.