Artist Talk: Swoon Talk and Film Screening at SFAI
Please join us at an event supporting Turner Carroll Gallery’s Swoon exhibition on May 14 at the Santa Fe Art Institute. This public reception will occur from 5:30–6:30pm, and Swoon […]
May 06, 2026
Please join us at an event supporting Turner Carroll Gallery’s Swoon exhibition on May 14 at the Santa Fe Art Institute. This public reception will occur from 5:30–6:30pm, and Swoon […]
• May 06, 2026
During her life, Olive Rush encouraged the young artists of SFIS with her whole heart — mentoring them in mural work, reviewing their shows and purchasing their work. This relationship […]
• May 04, 2026
Join us for a demonstration with Clarence Cruz/Khaayay and learn more about micaceous pottery. Clarence Cruz/Khaayay is a renowned potter and taught as an Assistant Professor in the Art Department […]
• May 04, 2026
“Paying attention to what’s outside, beyond walls, fences and myths of the modern world, my painting process inspires me to become more aware, attuned and present,” says painter, illustrator, printmaker […]
• May 01, 2026
Fresh of being chosen for the cover for Western Art Collector’s May issue, Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe is set to host a weekend with Maia Chavez-larkin. Maia grew up […]
• May 01, 2026
Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) presents Bound by the High Desert: Contemporary Fiber Art, opening May 15, 2026, at El Zaguán. The exhibition features New Mexico-based artists who transform local […]
• April 29, 2026
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation is excited to present a one-day Wet-Felting workshop with Andrea Dupree. Mindful Making: Creating Wet-Felted Vessels Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1–4pm $125 (includes materials) Join […]
• April 29, 2026
With these paintings on canvas and paper the artist has turned outward, toward the political. Horton-Trippe has created a series of sardonic and critical images. Opening Reception will feature a […]
• April 29, 2026
The 48th annual Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show brings together more than 130 exhibitors, featuring thousands of select historic and contemporary art objects from Native American and other indigenous cultures worldwide. On offer are […]
• April 29, 2026
Santa Fe–based artist Jessi Cross brings woodcut prints of roadrunners, bobcats, and more to Flow of Wildlife, a public mural at Railyard Park.
Railyard Park Conservancy • April 27, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 8th from 5–7pm In her upcoming exhibition, Helen Tindel approaches painting as an act of surrender rather than control. Rooted in lineage and a deep connection […]
• April 24, 2026
Join us on 15 May 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. for part two of the opening reception of Lucid Perturbations: The Sewn Drawings and Books of China Marks, an exhibition […]
• April 24, 2026
Join us on May 16, 2026, from 2–3 p.m. for a curator talk about Lucid Perturbations and the sewn works of China Marks, featuring gallery director Carina Evangelista and longtime friend of […]
• April 24, 2026
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 […]
• April 21, 2026
Now in its 17th edition, CURRENTS Art & Technology Festival returns to Santa Fe, June 12–21, 2026, presenting works by seventy-one international artists working in installation, performance, or immersive media.
Currents New Media • April 21, 2026
In this three-hour workshop, artist Deco will guide you to incorporate poetry to deepen one of the most basic art forms—collage. Let’s explore what scraps of paper cut from discarded […]
• April 20, 2026
Exhibition opening: May 15–6pm. Exhibition open May 15–July 10, 2026. For the last few years, Swoon has been working on her most intimate story and set of characters yet: Sibylant […]
• April 20, 2026
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 […]
• April 17, 2026
5. Gallery is excited to announce the opening of: Christine Taylor Patten pointing towards the moon Opening Friday April 24th 5 to 7 pm 5. Gallery | 2351 Fox Rd […]
• April 17, 2026
Kristin Javier will have an Artist Talk on Friday, April 17th, 2026, 2pm about her new exhibition Mosaics: Into the Light. Snacks and beverages will be served. Kristin’s Statement: “I […]
• April 17, 2026
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 […]
• April 15, 2026
Visit the Wheelwright Museum for a Free Sunday on May 3, noon to 5 pm. Drop-in jewelry making activity held downstairs in the Museum Classroom, from 1 pm to 3pm. […]
• April 14, 2026
Friday, April 24th, 2026, 5pm–7pm opening reception. Exhibition runs through June 20th, 2026. Melting Pot is a term originated by the British author Isreal Zangwill in his play of the […]
• April 14, 2026
Visit the Wheelwright Museum for a Free Sunday on June 7, from noon to 5 pm. Join Neebinnaukzhik “Neebin” Southall (Chippewas of Rama First Nation) to draw, paint, and doodle […]
• April 14, 2026
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, […]
• April 14, 2026
Please join us on Saturday, April 18 at 2pm for a conversation with Lana Scholtz about her ongoing solo exhibition, Centrifuge. The Albuquerque-based artist will discuss her process and the […]
• April 14, 2026
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 […]
• April 14, 2026
PRROBLEM press presents a book launch and poetry reading featuring Kareem James Abu-Zeid, Léon Pradeau and CJ Nizard, with performances by Rulan Tangen (Dancing Earth Creations) and Amanda Dannáe Romero.
• April 14, 2026
Recording Something of Note: A reading celebrating Robert Giard’s literary portraits is a salon-style event featuring New Mexico artists and writers reading selections from the writings of the literary subjects […]
• April 14, 2026
Santa Fe Noise Ordinance and PRROBLEM press present a book launch and poetry reading featuring Maura Modeya, Ben Claus, and musician Aiko Jio.
• April 14, 2026
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