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SUMMARY:Opening: Thunderbird Rising
DESCRIPTION:Historic Santa Fe Foundation presents Thunderbird Rising\, a group exhibition of artists from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) co-curated by artist George Alexander. The exhibition will be on view at the Gallery at El Zaguán on Canyon Road\, July 31 through August 22\, 2026. \nThe selected works ground contemporary concepts in a range of physical materials\, creative processes\, and artistic disciplines. The collection spans traditional and modern mediums\, balancing painting\, drawing\, and illustration alongside sculpture and installation. \nThrough these diverse forms\, the makers look closely at complex modern realities\, cultural identities\, and ancestral knowledge. The conceptual depth of the exhibition focuses on storytelling\, cultural memory\, and varying approaches to intergenerational connection and healing. Other works confront modern challenges—such as global light pollution and the consequences of colonialism—while others honor contemporary design and tradition\, spirituality\, and philosophy. A full description of each project can be found in the artist section below. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, July 31\, from 5-7 pm. \nArtists include Brynn Torres\, Celia Calabaza\, Isabella “Izzy” Mondragón\, Mayta Katari Vizcarra Wood\, Michael Patton (Michael Calico)\, Tru West\, and Cedar Rose Silverado \nContact: Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org or call 505.983.2567 for more information.
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LOCATION:El Zaguan at the Historic Santa Fe Foundation\, 545 Canyon Road\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening: Broom Room Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Throughout history\, every culture has gathered fiber together and swept. Brooms\, brushes\, and sweeping are an intimate part of our collective domestic history\, and Julia Tait Dickenson proudly creates her pieces as an extension of that time-honored tradition. \nHer work showcases pieces that are both recognizable in their original form and strikingly transformed into something entirely new. Julia delights in finding discarded objects and discovering innovative ways to create brooms and brushes\, seamlessly incorporating traditional processes with found objects that have been used and feel good in the hand. \nThis exhibition highlights her recent experimentation with abstract ideas\, challenging both her own creativity and traditional confines to create new\, unexpected broom structures. Through this process\, she beautifully captures and preserves the feeling of an object’s original use while breathing new life into it. \nJulia lived in Santa Fe in the late 1980s and ’90s\, making her living as a jeweler\, before returning from Vermont in 2021 as a fiber artist and broom maker under her studio name\, Thinair Goods. We were honored to have Julia as an artist-in-residence here at El Zaguán until 2025. Currently\, her studio is located in the historic downtown Santa Fe area\, where she warmly welcomes visitors. \nThin Air Goods brings beauty and soul into objects intended for everyday use. \nContact: Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org or call 505.983.2567 for more information.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/broom-room-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Fiber Art | Conversation with the Artists
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to create in fiber art today? Gallery director Anne Kelly moderates a conversation with exhibiting artists Andrea Dupree\, Nancy Kozikowski\, Benita Ortega-Rael\, Pando Speer\, and Dain Daller\, exploring the tactile journeys and technical evolutions featured in our current collection. This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the creators about the intersection of ancient heritage and modern vision. \nBound by the High Desert: Contemporary Fiber Art is on view at the gallery at El Zaguán\, May 15 through June 20\, 2026. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but advanced registration is recommended to guarantee your seat.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/fiber-art-conversation-with-the-artists/
LOCATION:El Zaguan at the Historic Santa Fe Foundation\, 545 Canyon Road\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks/Lectures
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Mindful Making: Creating Wet-Felted Vessels
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Santa Fe Foundation is excited to present a one-day Wet-Felting workshop with Andrea Dupree. \nMindful Making: Creating Wet-Felted Vessels \nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026\, 1–4pm \n$125 (includes materials) \nJoin artist and educator Andrea Dupree for a hands-on wet felting workshop that blends fiber art techniques with mindfulness practices and creative exploration. Participants will learn to make wool vessels using water\, natural soap and wool. Wet felting is an ancient fiber art technique that transforms loose fibers\, such as wool\, into a dense\, durable\, non-woven fabric. \nThe class begins with a short grounding practice to help participants attune to breath\, body\, and materials. Throughout the session\, Andrea will guide you through the wet-felting process to create hollow vessels. We’ll explore the rich sensory elements of these materials and engage in a slow\, thoughtful process that honors the meditative nature of felting. \nNo prior experience is needed\, and all materials are provided. Come ready to work with your hands and leave with a one-of-a-kind felted vessel and a deeper connection to fiber and form. \nBio: \nAndrea Dupree is an eco-artist and educator based in the Pojoaque Valley. Her fiber-based artwork explores themes of interconnectedness and ecological attunement\, primarily using hand felting\, embroidery\, found\, and natural materials. With a background in Studio Arts (BFA) and Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Education (MA)\, Andrea is also a Registered Yoga Teacher who brings over 20 years of experience teaching art\, mindfulness\, and movement. Learn more about her work here: bluebird-art.com or instagram @andreadupree \nThe workshop will be held at El Zaguán\, located at 545 Canyon Road\, Santa Fe\, NM 87501. For more information\, please contact Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org.
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: Bound by the High Desert: Contemporary Fiber Art
DESCRIPTION: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 materials and time-honored wisdom into modern forms. These artists employ enduring hand-craft traditions\, ensuring that regional fiber arts remain a vibrant\, living practice today. \nABOUT THE EXHIBITION \nThe works in Bound by the High Desert represent a diversity of makers who utilize traditional techniques. While the artworks in this exhibition are contemporary\, they serve as echoes of the past\, drawing on heritage crafts born of utilitarian necessity. Today\, these artists find new freedom to explore fiber as a medium for fine art\, looking back at material and process while also looking forward. \nBy showcasing these tactile\, handmade works against the 1854 handmade adobe walls of the El Zaguán compound\, Historic Santa Fe Foundation celebrates the evolution of these traditions. This exhibition is a testament to how preservation and artistic creation work together to keep our shared cultural heritage alive. \nFeatured Artists: \nNancy Kozikowsk\nPando Speer and Dain Daller (The Warp Zone)\nBenita Ortega-Rael\nAndrea Dupree \nRead more here https://www.historicsantafe.org/fiberart \nContact: Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org or call 505.983.2567 for more information.
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/exhibition-opening-bound-by-the-high-desert-contemporary-fiber-art/
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Watercolor with Elaine Ritchel
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Workshop: Atmospheric Desert Landscapes \nOn May 9\, join Elaine Ritchel for a two-hour watercolor workshop inspired by the desert skies explored in her exhibition Desert Drift. In this beginner-friendly session\, we will practice creating expressive clouds and atmospheric washes while painting abstract desert landscapes. Participants will complete two 5×7-inch watercolor paintings as a mini series to take home with them\, and all materials will be provided—no prior experience necessary. \n$115 per person | materials are included. \nThe workshop will be held at El Zaguán\, located at 545 Canyon Road\, Santa Fe\, NM 87501. \nFor more information\, please contact Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org
URL:https://southwestcontemporary.com/event/workshop-watercolor-with-elaine-ritchel/
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