These three artists set the Stage for the Santa Fe Art Colony by Michael Ettema, Santa Fe Director, Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery The careers of the first three “members” of the Santa Fe Art Colony demonstrate how the intricate relationships between the Museum of New Mexico, the artists, the town, and its tourists helped […]
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Learn about the era of The Taos Society of Artists, 1915-1927 Santa Fe and Taos are both known around the world for the large number of artists and art galleries that make their home in these old Spanish towns. Santa Fe, with more than ten times the population of its northern neighbor, certainly has the
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Meet the artists and see the sights of Northern New Mexico To those of us who have no talent for art, a truly skilled artist or craftsperson is a mysterious and exotic wonder. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to meet these elusive creatures in the galleries. New Mexico’s studio tours, however, provide the perfect opportunity to see
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Modern art thrives in the city different Many of our visitors expect that fine art in the West will consist of traditional Indian portraits, cowboy action scenes, and majestic mountain landscapes. And that, certainly, is the legacy of the many illustrators turned fine artists who gave easterners their first glimpse of this strange, new land
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Whether in a private garden, museum, bank, hotel or restaurant, it is quite likely you will find yourself marveling at bronze sculptures during your stay in Santa Fe. These works of art are an integral part of the beauty and spirit of the city and there is no better place to enjoy bronze sculpture than
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We know you’re anxious to start touring Santa Fe’s galleries and museums, but you don’t even have to leave your hotel to experience a taste of the local art scene. Several of Santa Fe’s best hotels have fine collections of work by New Mexico artists. They are worth checking out, even if you’re not staying
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