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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: Artist at Work: Ronald Rael
DESCRIPTION:Meet Artist Ronald Rael and see his original work\, Liminal\, in-progress on the Harwood Museum of Art front plaza. Blending tradition and technology\, Rael will construct Liminal from 3D printed adobe using his custom-built machine. This program will take place while the museum is closed for the installation of Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros. \nJoin us for the Opening Celebration and After Party on Saturday\, June 27 from 4-10pm featuring music by Lone Piñon and DJ Sonny Goodnight. \nImage: Ronald Rael\, Adobe Oasis\, 2025\, 3D printed adobe. Desert X 2025\, Coachella Valley\, CA\, March 8–May 11. Photo by Lance Gerber.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/artist-at-work-ronald-rael/
LOCATION:Harwood Museum of Art\, 238 Ledoux St\, Taos\, NM\, 87571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: Emmi Whitehorse: Intimate Landscapes\, Part II | Wheelwright Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the public opening of Part II of the Emmi Whitehorse: Intimate Landscapes exhibition. This dual structure invites viewers to trace this compelling biography through color and time\, which chronicles Whitehorse’s artistic evolution from 1990 through 2026. Part II: Line and Form (1990–2020s)\, will include a new painting created especially for the show.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/exhibition-opening-emmi-whitehorse-intimate-landscapes-part-ii-wheelwright-museum/
LOCATION:Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian\, 704 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, 87505
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Paint Dinosaur Magnets & Dig for Bones with “The Dinosaur Lady”
DESCRIPTION:Free kids dinosaur magnet painting party at Abiquiú Dome Gallery & Shop\, led by “The Dinosaur Lady\,” Connie B. Burkhart. Kids can paint dinosaur magnets\, dig for bones at a kid-friendly wheelbarrow “excavation site”\, and see and touch real fossils. Fun activities outdoors\, weather permitting. \nVisit abiquiudome.com \n@abiquiudome
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/workshop-paint-dinosaur-magnets-dig-for-bones-with-the-dinosaur-lady/
LOCATION:Abiquiu Dome\, 21557 US-84\, Abiquiu\, 87510
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Artist Panel: Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the artists featured in Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros. This event is ticketed in the Arthur Bell Auditorium. Details forthcoming. Visit The Harwood Museum of Art website for updated information. \nImage: Christine Howard Sandoval\, Arch – A Passage Formed By A Curve\, 2020\, adobe mud and graphite on paper\, 60 x 96 inches. Photo by Rachel Topham Photography.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/artist-panel-unearthing-futures-desenterrando-futuros/
LOCATION:Harwood Museum of Art\, 238 Ledoux St\, Taos\, NM\, 87571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks/Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T220000
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SUMMARY:After Party: Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros with a late-night dance party in the Harwood Backyard featuring DJ Sonny Goodnight. Specialty cocktails available at the Rolling Still pop-up bar. This event is free and follows the all-ages Opening Celebration from 4-8pm. \nImage: Santino Gonzales\, Holy Dirt\, 2025.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/after-party-unearthing-futures-desenterrando-futuros/
LOCATION:Harwood Museum of Art\, 238 Ledoux St\, Taos\, NM\, 87571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Performances
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to celebrate the opening of Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros\, an exhibition of contemporary earthen artworks that explore local roots and global perspectives. The evening will feature live music\, gallery talks\, and interactive activities for all ages. Complete schedule to follow. This event is free. No reservations are required. \nFollowing the Opening\, continue the celebration at our free After Party featuring DJ Sonny Goodnight. Dance under the stars in the Harwood Backyard from 8-10pm. \nImage: Ronald Rael\, Skylos \, 2022\, 3D-printed adobe structures\, Center\, CO. Photo: Joshua Ware\, 2023.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/opening-reception-unearthing-futures-desenterrando-futuros/
LOCATION:Harwood Museum of Art\, 238 Ledoux St\, Taos\, NM\, 87571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Openings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T100000
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SUMMARY:Festival: Park 2 Park Artisan & Food Market
DESCRIPTION:The Park 2 Park Vendor Show is a four-day outdoor market held over the Fourth of July weekend in the heart of downtown Pagosa Springs\, Colorado. This popular summer event will feature approximately 100 vendors spread across two scenic downtown parks\, creating a walkable\, park-to-park shopping experience for attendees. \nVisitors can browse a wide variety of handmade goods\, art\, specialty foods\, crafts\, and unique products while enjoying everything Pagosa Springs has to offer—hot springs\, riverwalks\, live activity\, and holiday festivities. With strong holiday foot traffic from locals and visitors alike\, Park 2 Park provides an excellent opportunity for vendors to showcase their products in a vibrant\, high-energy setting. To become a vendor visit https://pagosachamber.com/park-2-park-artisan-food-market.html
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/festival-park-2-park-artisan-food-market/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Town Park Pagosa Springs\, Hermosa St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs/Festivals,Food + Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T120000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Free Sunday & Arts Alive! Drop-In Activity | Wheelwright Museum
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Wheelwright Museum for a Free Sunday and Arts Alive! drop-in activity. For the fourth year running\, join Mechoopda-Maidu artist Jacob Meders who will help you transform your old t-shirt or other shirt into a new work of art through silk screening. An ever popular drop-in activity where you transform your t-shirt into a new work of art. Meders is member of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria\, California\, and currently lives and works in Phoenix\, Arizona. He is an Associate Professor in New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at Arizona State University\, Glendale\, and owner of WarBird Press\, a fine art printmaking studio that he operates as the Master Printmaker. \nArts Alive! will be held downstairs in the Museum Classroom\, from noon to 3pm.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/workshop-free-sunday-arts-alive-drop-in-activity-wheelwright-museum/
LOCATION:Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian\, 704 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, 87505
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
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SUMMARY:Festival: 22nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET
DESCRIPTION:Santa Fe\, New Mexico—The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) announces its 22nd Market with an opening night party on July 9\, running though July 12\, 2026\, in the Railyard Park. The City of Santa Fe welcomes 148 artists from 53 countries for an expansive celebration of folk artists from around the globe\, acting as cultural ambassadors whose creations provide common ground in an increasingly polarized world. \nTo experience IFAM is to be immersed in the colors\, textures\, and symbols of a wide diversity of cultures\, from makers of traditional crafts to eclectic visionaries. Coming from communities spanning rural villages\, big cities\, ancient sites\, and remote corners of the planet\, master artists bring beauty\, ingenuity\, and shared humanity to Santa Fe\, connecting people and transcending divisions. \nEvent Schedule and Tickets:\nThe International Folk Art Market opens with a party on the evening of Thursday\, July 9\, and runs through Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\, in the Santa Fe Railyard. For detailed information and a schedule of events\, visit folkartmarket.org \nTicket prices range from $20 to $300\, with free entry into the Market on Sunday. Visit https://folkartmarket.org/tickets.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/festival-22nd-annual-international-folk-art-market/
LOCATION:Santa Fe Railyard Park\, 740 Cerrillos Rd\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs/Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185830Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Renaissance Splendor
DESCRIPTION:Discover Europe’s Musical Masterpieces \nJuly 12–August 1\, 2026 \nJourney into the heart of Renaissance Spain and Italy\, where a resplendent world of sounds awaits. Twenty Desert Chorale artists—joined by the early music ensemble Incantare\, theorbo\, and organ—will transport you to the hallowed halls of grand cathedrals\, the mountains and seasides of the Mediterranean\, and beyond. Experience the breathtaking polyphony of these sacred and secular works\, creating a captivating tapestry of interwoven melodies that will fill you with the same wonder felt by those who first heard these masterworks centuries ago.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-renaissance-splendor/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260717T213000
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SUMMARY:Performance: Elysian Nights Summer Gala\, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival launches its season with Elysian Nights\, a two-evening celebration of music and community. On July 16\, the world-class duo of violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Enrico Pace will present an intimate recital at the historic St. Francis Auditorium. The festivities continue July 17 at Bishop’s Lodge\, Auberge Resorts Collection\, where gala guests gather amid the beauty of the Sangre de Cristo foothills for a memorable evening of Modern Mediterranean cuisine\, curated wines\, and craft cocktails from the resort’s acclaimed culinary team. \nProceeds support the Festival’s year-round education programs\, which serve thousands of New Mexico students and their world-class summer chamber music programs.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/performance-elysian-nights-summer-gala-santa-fe-chamber-music-festival/
LOCATION:Bishop’s Lodge\, Auberge Resorts Collection\, 1297 Bishop's Lodge Road\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87506
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T173000
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SUMMARY:Homecoming Concert: Familiar Sights and New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Familiar Sights and New Horizons \nJuly 19–August 2\, 2026 \nMarking our nation’s 250th anniversary\, this program celebrates the rich yet comforting sounds of American roots choral music. Twenty-four professional vocalists from across the country will unite to perform fresh compositions by Shawn Kirchner\, Moira Smiley\, and Shavon Lloyd. These celebrated composers\, known for their masterful blending of classical choral traditions with American folk influences\, will explore themes of community and belonging. Piano\, violin\, and cello join the Desert Chorale for Alex Berko’s Sacred Place. This moving piece interweaves the structure of a Jewish service with environmental texts\, reflecting on the beautiful world we call home. Rounding out this program is the premiere of Cranes Coming Home by emerging composer Taja Astar\, winner of Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition. Find your own sense of home within this inspiring evening.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/homecoming-concert-familiar-sights-and-new-horizons/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260723T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert: Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil
DESCRIPTION:A Sanctuary of Sound \nJuly 23–31\, 2025 \nLast performed in 2016\, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound\, resonating with both the ancient and the innovative. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war\, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language\, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come\, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Now Lettest Thou\,” the Vespers showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this Herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite\, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-rachmaninoffs-all-night-vigil/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T173000
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SUMMARY:Recital: Santa Fe Desert Chorale Artist Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Profound Poetry and Soaring Melodies \nJuly 29\, 2026 \nOur professional singers not only blend seamlessly in an ensemble—they also shine on the solo stage! Three of your favorite Desert Chorale artists come together for an art song recital in the close setting of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. Sneak out of the office early and treat yourself to an afternoon filled with profound poetry and soaring melodies.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/recital-santa-fe-desert-chorale-artist-spotlight/
LOCATION:St Bede’s Episcopal Church\, 550 W San Mateo Road\, Santa Fe\, 87505
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260802T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival: 54th Annual Crested Butte Arts
DESCRIPTION:There is no more idyllic backdrop for an outdoor arts event than the historic and highly eclectic mountain community of Crested Butte\, Colorado. With iconic views of the Elk Mountains surrounding the downtown venue\, the “Premier Arts Event in Colorado” attracts a enthusiastic art-buying clientele from across the country. This nationally recognized event invites world-class artisans and 12\,000+ art patrons to mingle across three days of arts celebration. \nThis year’s highlights include: \n– approximately 145 juried fine artists from across the country\n– culinary court hosted by Colorado vendors\n– children’s Art Alley Tent and family activities\n– live music and performances on the Community Entertainment Stage\n– silent auction benefiting our Artistic Enrichment Grant fund. \n2026 Festival Hours: \nFriday\, July 31: 5pm-8pm MT\nSaturday\, August 1: 10am-6pm MT\nSunday\, August 2: 9am-5pm MT
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/festival-54th-annual-crested-butte-arts/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Elk Avenue\, Crested Butte\, Elk Avenue\, Crested Butte\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs/Festivals
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Free Sunday & Drop-In Activity | Wheelwright Museum
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Wheelwright Museum for a Free Sunday and drop-in activity on August 2\, from noon to 5 pm. Inspired by the new installation visible in Gestural in Form\, come and paint a small pottery jar and take it home. \nActivity takes place in the Museum Classroom\, from 1 pm to 3pm.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/workshop-free-sunday-drop-in-activity-wheelwright-museum-2/
LOCATION:Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian\, 704 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, 87505
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Deborah C. Slaney on Julian Lovato’s Route 66 | Wheelwright Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Deborah C. Slaney as she reflects upon the link between Silver Honors Stones: The Work of Julian Lovato and the celebration of Route 66. Between 1926 and 1937 New Mexico’s Mother Road ran straight through Santo Domingo Pueblo\, the home of young jeweler Julian Lovato. Join Deb Slaney as we explore how Lovato’s life as a jeweler intersected with Route 66\, especially during his employment at Maisel’s Trading Post\, the Thunderbird Shop\, and other establishments in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. \nEvent takes place in the Library and Collections Building. Advanced registration required ($15 for non-members and free to members).
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/lecture-deborah-c-slaney-on-julian-lovatos-route-66-wheelwright-museum/
LOCATION:Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian\, 704 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, 87505
CATEGORIES:Talks/Lectures
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Santa Fe Sings!
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Confidence and Cultivate Your Love of Singing \nProgram Sponsors Stephen and Jane Hochberg \nConductor Joshua Habermann\, Artistic Director \nFirst produced by the Desert Chorale in 2016\, this special workshop draws participants ranging in age from eighth graders to octogenarians\, singing together under the direction of Joshua Habermann. This event is always open to singers of all backgrounds who will come together to sing selections spanning eras and genres of choral music. \nThe goal of the day is to cultivate and encourage a joy for singing\, and also nurture singers’ confidence and choral leadership skills to benefit ensembles in our community. \nRegistration and coffee hour\, featuring information on area vocal ensembles\, begins at 8:45 AM. The workshop begins at 9:30 AM and culminates in a showcase performance at 2:00 PM. This informal performance is free to attendees. Be sure to invite your friends and family! \nLight snacks and beverages will be provided by the Chorale. There will be a break for a bring-your-own brown bag lunch. Please bring your own additional snacks if you have specific dietary needs. \nIn addition to individual singers\, area choruses are invited to set-up informative tables to increase membership and awareness for attendees. If your ensemble would like to table at this event\, please email us at info@desertchorale.org.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/workshop-santa-fe-sings/
LOCATION:United Church of Santa Fe\, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Rd.\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Concert: Carols & Lullabies
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Hope and Magic of the Holiday Season \nDecember 12-22\, 2026 \nMark your calendars in 2026 to celebrate the warmth\, light\, and beauty of the holiday season during the Desert Chorale’s 2026 Winter Festival. Our twenty-four professional artists and guest collaborative pianist return to the Land of Enchantment from across the nation for concerts\, caroling\, and more. Celebrate this festive time of year with beloved carols you know and love alongside new musical treasures to add to your collection of favorite seasonal tunes.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/concert-carols-lullabies/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\, Cathedral Place\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Performances
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