Greg Polk
Greg is a retired urban planner and international development specialist turned independent documentary filmmaker. Past projects include New Mexicans Taking Action on Plastic Waste, Building Community in Albuquerque’s International District, and Embroidered Connections about the artisans of Bukhara Uzbekistan preparing for the Santa Fe Folk Art Market. Greg is a former Peace Corps Volunteer, was housing development director for the City of Albuquerque, and for 20 years his international development work ranged from Africa, Asia, Central Europe and the Middle East.
Rebecca Black
Rebecca is currently Vice President of 516 Arts a non-collecting contemporary arts center located in Albuquerque with a particular interest in the role of art in reconciliation and conflict resolution. 516 ARTS is dedicated to fostering a multifaceted and inclusive arts community through its exhibitions and public programs along with the following ongoing initiatives. Previously she spent 25 years working for the US Agency for International and served in Cambodia, Mali, India, Afghanistan, South Africa and Poland.
Rebecca Black
Rebecca is currently Vice President of 516 Arts a non-collecting contemporary arts center located in Albuquerque with a particular interest in the role of art in reconciliation and conflict resolution. 516 ARTS is dedicated to fostering a multifaceted and inclusive arts community through its exhibitions and public programs along with the following ongoing initiatives. Previously she spent 25 years working for the US Agency for International and served in Cambodia, Mali, India, Afghanistan, South Africa and Poland.
Founders and Program Directors
Greg Polk
Greg is a retired urban planner and international development specialist turned independent documentary filmmaker. Past projects include New Mexicans Taking Action on Plastic Waste, Building Community in Albuquerque’s International District, and Embroidered Connections about the artisans of Bukhara Uzbekistan preparing for the Santa Fe Folk Art Market. Greg is a former Peace Corps Volunteer, was housing development director for the City of Albuquerque, and for 20 years his international development work ranged from Africa, Asia, Central Europe and the Middle East.