Galleries Galore
Santa Fe and Taos offer art galleries of every size and shape For art lovers, Santa Fe is virtually synonymous with an abundance of art galleries. In
/ Southwest Art
Sep 01, 2009
Santa Fe and Taos offer art galleries of every size and shape
For art lovers, Santa Fe is virtually synonymous with an abundance of art galleries. In this charming, historic city, full of low-slung adobe architecture and narrow, winding streets, art enthusiasts of all kinds will find something to suit their fancy. There are galleries displaying traditional, western-themed works, as well as cutting-edge spaces that deal in experimental, avant-garde material. There is fine craft - three-dimensional pieces made of clay, fiber, glass, wood, and metal - as well as fine-art paintings and sculptures. There are antiquities and works by living artists. There are numerous galleries of photography. And there are galleries that reach beyond the country's borders to deal in Asian and Russian art.
Just up the road in Taos is a smaller but equally vibrant art community steeped in history. Artists Ernest Blumenschein and Bert Phillips stopped here in 1898 to repair a broken wagon wheel and were so taken by the land and the light that they stayed, kicking off an artistic migration that continues today. Here, in addition to numerous artists, you'll find galleries gathered near the plaza as well as along the main road through town, Paseo del Pueblo, and its offshoots. Taos has a laid-back, relaxed feel that welcomes all art aficionados.
SANTA FE
Altermann Galleries features some of the top representational artists of the West, such as Michael Stack and Nelson Boren, and also hosts several auctions each year of both historic and contemporary artists' works (505.983.1590, www.altermann. com).
Blue Rain Gallery is known for innovative, contemporary works by artists of both Native American and non-Native heritage. Multi-talented potter and sculptor Tammy Garcia is represented exclusively here (505.954.9902, www.blueraingallery.com).
Deloney Newkirk Fine Art showcases a wide range of both traditional and contemporary artwork by living artists from across the country, such as Leslie Sandbulte, Jeff Cochran, Howard Carr, and Jamie Chase (505.992.2882, www. deloncynewkirk.com).
Evoke Contemporary is a sleek new space highlighting contemporary art glass, sculpture, and paintings by artists such as Louisa McElwain (505.995.9902, www.evokecontemporary.com)
Gallery 822, owned by up-andcoming wildlife sculptor Joshua Tobey, represents emerging as well as established artists from the Southwest including K. Henderson, Amy Ringholz, Robert Taylor, and Walker Moore (505.989.1700, www.gallery822. com).
Gerald Peters Gallery, with over 8,500 square feet of exhibition space, is one of the most expansive and respected galleries in town, dealing in everything from historic Taos Society of Artists paintings to contemporary sculpture (505.954.5700, www. gpgallery.com).
Giacobbe Fritz Fine Art focuses on contemporary realism by established and emerging artists such as Timothy Chapman, Mark Gould, Louise Peterson, Brad Rude, and Wayne Salge (505.986.1156, www.giacobbe fritz.com).
Jane Sauer Gallery is well known for its stable of talented craft artists working in a variety of media, including Michael Bergt, Gugger Petter, Carol Shinn, Geoffrey Gorman, Teri Greeves, and Charla Khanna (505.995.8513, www.jsauergallery.com).
Joe Wade Fine Art highlights traditional realism with a strong group of western painters and sculptors such as Andre Kohn, Jack Sorenson, Robin Laws, and Marianne Caroselli (505.988.2727, www.joewadefineart.com).
Karan Ruhlen Gallery features abstract, minimal, and realismtic paintings and drawings as well as sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists; it also represents the estate of the late modernist Janet Lippincott (505.820.0807, www.karanruhlen. cam).
Kiva Fine Art offers an extensive selection of all types of Native American artwork, from paintings to sculpture to glass to jewelry and much more. Artists represented include Brent Greenwood, Marie Barbera, CS, Tarpley, and Michael Horse (505.820.7413, www.kivaindian art.com).
LewAllen Galleries is a large and long-established gallery that showcases well-regarded artists working in styles from realism to abstraction. Judy Chicago, Forrest Moses, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, and Janet Fish are members of the gallery stable (505.988.8997, www.lewallengalleries.com).
Manitou Galleries features a wide range of representational artwork, from landscapes to still lifes to sculpture, by artists like Jim Eppler, Miguel Martinez, Robert Striffolino, and Liz Wolf (505.986.0440, www.manitou galleries.com).
McLarry Fine Art spotlights a carefully chosen group of talented painters and sculptors from New Mexico and beyond including Tim Cherry, Lael Weyenberg, Dix Baines, and Tim Nicola (505.988. 1161, www.mclarry ftneart.com).
Medicine Man Gallery features paintings and sculpture by artists, of the Southwest as well as a major collection of Navajo rugs, pottery by the late Maria Martinez, and much more (505.820.7451, www.medicinemangallery.com).
Mayar East Gallery brings innovative, modern work to Santa Fe from artists across the West. Artists include Marc Bohne, Peter Burega, Alyce Frank, Ron Hicks, Brian Kershisnik, Danny McCaw, Theodore Waddell, and Suzanne Wiggin (505.983.1657, www. meyereastgallery.com).
Meyer Gallery features wellknown representational painters and sculptors of the West such as Robert Daughters, Douglas Fryer, Mike Malm, Dan Gerhartz, William Hook, and Pam lngalls (505.983.1434, www.meyer galleries.com).
Nedra Matteucci Galleries exhibits historic works from the Southwest and also represents acclaimed living artists; the gallery also has a large, lovely sculpture garden (505.982.4631, www.matteucci.com).
Peterson-Cody Gallery showcases representational work including landscapes, still lifes, figurative paintings, and more (505.820.0010, www.peterson cody gallery . com).
Pippin Meikte Fine Art features the bold, colorful paintings of owners Aleta Pippin and Barbara Meikle as well as paintings and sculptures by other gallery artists (505.992.0400, www.pippin mei klefi neart.com).
Ronnie Layden Fine Art features Layden's photographs of New Mexico and beyond, which reflect his love, of realistic and romantic settings (505.995.9783, www. ronnielaydenfineart.com).
Sage Creek Gallery offers an abundance of traditional paintings and has a strong roster of western and. wildlife sculptors (505.988.3444, www.sagecreek gatlery.com).
Selby Fleetwood Gallery features colorful, expressive works by artists such as Nicholas Wilton, Melissa Chandon, Nick Kosciuk, Sandra Pratt, and Kirk Ta torn (505.992.8877, www.selby fleetwoodgailery.com).
Ventana Fina Art, located in a historic church, has been representing some of the Southwest's best-known artists for many years. Artists include John Axt on, Doug Dawson, Albert Handell, and John Nieto (505,983.8815, www.ventananneart.com).
Waxlander Gallery specializes in colorful, exuberant work by emerging as well as established artists like Matthew Higginbotham, Marshall Noice, and Patrick Matthews. The gallery is owned by Phyllis Kapp, a longtime painter and mentor to young artists (505.984.2202, www. waxlander.com).
Windtor Betts Art Brokerage House deals on the secondary market, offering works by living and deceased masters such as Fritz Scholder and Kevin Red Star (505.820.1234, www.windsor betts.com).
Winterowd Fine Art features modern paintings and sculpture by mid-career and established artists (505.992.8878, www. fineartsantafe.com).
TAOS
Act I Gallery, an intimate and cozy space, highlights creative landscapes, figurative. paintings, and sculpture from local and regional artists (575.758.7831, www. actonega lier y. com) .
Brazos Fine Art exhibits everything from southwestern sculpture to watercolor landscapes to abstract paintings to black-andwhite photographs (575.758.0767, www. brazosnneart.com).
Michael McCormick Gallery exhibits an eclectic range of paintings, prints, and sculpture (575.758.1372, www.mccormick gallery.com).
Navajo Gallery presents the largest collection available of drawings, lithographs, and other works by the late Navajo artist R.C. Gorman (575.758.3250, www. rcgormangallery.com).
Parks Gallery features a unique group of contemporary artists such as Susan Contreras, Douglas Johnson, Ted Larsen, Jim Wagner, and Melissa Zink (575.751.0343, www.parksgallery.com).
The Taos Gallery continues the legacy of fine arts in Taos, featuring the works of more than 20 painters, sculptors, jewelers, and artisans (575.758.3911, www. thetaosgallery.com).
Total Arts Gallery, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, shows works by some of the most established artists in the Southwest including Kim English, Ovanes Berberian, lgnat Ignatov, Burton Silverman, and Teruko Wilde (575.758.4667, www.totalarts gallery.com).
Weaving Southwest shows the work of many of New Mexico's preeminent contemporary tapestry artists (575.758.0433, www. weavingsouthwest.com).
Wilder Nightingale Fine Art represents over 35 Taos'based and regional artists (575.758.3255, www.wnightingale.com).
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For art lovers, Santa Fe is virtually synonymous with an abundance of art galleries. In this charming, historic city, full of low-slung adobe architecture and narrow, winding streets, art enthusiasts of all kinds will find something to suit their fancy. There are galleries displaying traditional, western-themed works, as well as cutting-edge spaces that deal in experimental, avant-garde material. There is fine craft - three-dimensional pieces made of clay, fiber, glass, wood, and metal - as well as fine-art paintings and sculptures. There are antiquities and works by living artists. There are numerous galleries of photography. And there are galleries that reach beyond the country's borders to deal in Asian and Russian art.
Just up the road in Taos is a smaller but equally vibrant art community steeped in history. Artists Ernest Blumenschein and Bert Phillips stopped here in 1898 to repair a broken wagon wheel and were so taken by the land and the light that they stayed, kicking off an artistic migration that continues today. Here, in addition to numerous artists, you'll find galleries gathered near the plaza as well as along the main road through town, Paseo del Pueblo, and its offshoots. Taos has a laid-back, relaxed feel that welcomes all art aficionados.
SANTA FE
Altermann Galleries features some of the top representational artists of the West, such as Michael Stack and Nelson Boren, and also hosts several auctions each year of both historic and contemporary artists' works (505.983.1590, www.altermann. com).
Blue Rain Gallery is known for innovative, contemporary works by artists of both Native American and non-Native heritage. Multi-talented potter and sculptor Tammy Garcia is represented exclusively here (505.954.9902, www.blueraingallery.com).
Deloney Newkirk Fine Art showcases a wide range of both traditional and contemporary artwork by living artists from across the country, such as Leslie Sandbulte, Jeff Cochran, Howard Carr, and Jamie Chase (505.992.2882, www. deloncynewkirk.com).
Evoke Contemporary is a sleek new space highlighting contemporary art glass, sculpture, and paintings by artists such as Louisa McElwain (505.995.9902, www.evokecontemporary.com)
Gallery 822, owned by up-andcoming wildlife sculptor Joshua Tobey, represents emerging as well as established artists from the Southwest including K. Henderson, Amy Ringholz, Robert Taylor, and Walker Moore (505.989.1700, www.gallery822. com).
Gerald Peters Gallery, with over 8,500 square feet of exhibition space, is one of the most expansive and respected galleries in town, dealing in everything from historic Taos Society of Artists paintings to contemporary sculpture (505.954.5700, www. gpgallery.com).
Giacobbe Fritz Fine Art focuses on contemporary realism by established and emerging artists such as Timothy Chapman, Mark Gould, Louise Peterson, Brad Rude, and Wayne Salge (505.986.1156, www.giacobbe fritz.com).
Jane Sauer Gallery is well known for its stable of talented craft artists working in a variety of media, including Michael Bergt, Gugger Petter, Carol Shinn, Geoffrey Gorman, Teri Greeves, and Charla Khanna (505.995.8513, www.jsauergallery.com).
Joe Wade Fine Art highlights traditional realism with a strong group of western painters and sculptors such as Andre Kohn, Jack Sorenson, Robin Laws, and Marianne Caroselli (505.988.2727, www.joewadefineart.com).
Karan Ruhlen Gallery features abstract, minimal, and realismtic paintings and drawings as well as sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists; it also represents the estate of the late modernist Janet Lippincott (505.820.0807, www.karanruhlen. cam).
Kiva Fine Art offers an extensive selection of all types of Native American artwork, from paintings to sculpture to glass to jewelry and much more. Artists represented include Brent Greenwood, Marie Barbera, CS, Tarpley, and Michael Horse (505.820.7413, www.kivaindian art.com).
LewAllen Galleries is a large and long-established gallery that showcases well-regarded artists working in styles from realism to abstraction. Judy Chicago, Forrest Moses, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, and Janet Fish are members of the gallery stable (505.988.8997, www.lewallengalleries.com).
Manitou Galleries features a wide range of representational artwork, from landscapes to still lifes to sculpture, by artists like Jim Eppler, Miguel Martinez, Robert Striffolino, and Liz Wolf (505.986.0440, www.manitou galleries.com).
McLarry Fine Art spotlights a carefully chosen group of talented painters and sculptors from New Mexico and beyond including Tim Cherry, Lael Weyenberg, Dix Baines, and Tim Nicola (505.988. 1161, www.mclarry ftneart.com).
Medicine Man Gallery features paintings and sculpture by artists, of the Southwest as well as a major collection of Navajo rugs, pottery by the late Maria Martinez, and much more (505.820.7451, www.medicinemangallery.com).
Mayar East Gallery brings innovative, modern work to Santa Fe from artists across the West. Artists include Marc Bohne, Peter Burega, Alyce Frank, Ron Hicks, Brian Kershisnik, Danny McCaw, Theodore Waddell, and Suzanne Wiggin (505.983.1657, www. meyereastgallery.com).
Meyer Gallery features wellknown representational painters and sculptors of the West such as Robert Daughters, Douglas Fryer, Mike Malm, Dan Gerhartz, William Hook, and Pam lngalls (505.983.1434, www.meyer galleries.com).
Nedra Matteucci Galleries exhibits historic works from the Southwest and also represents acclaimed living artists; the gallery also has a large, lovely sculpture garden (505.982.4631, www.matteucci.com).
Peterson-Cody Gallery showcases representational work including landscapes, still lifes, figurative paintings, and more (505.820.0010, www.peterson cody gallery . com).
Pippin Meikte Fine Art features the bold, colorful paintings of owners Aleta Pippin and Barbara Meikle as well as paintings and sculptures by other gallery artists (505.992.0400, www.pippin mei klefi neart.com).
Ronnie Layden Fine Art features Layden's photographs of New Mexico and beyond, which reflect his love, of realistic and romantic settings (505.995.9783, www. ronnielaydenfineart.com).
Sage Creek Gallery offers an abundance of traditional paintings and has a strong roster of western and. wildlife sculptors (505.988.3444, www.sagecreek gatlery.com).
Selby Fleetwood Gallery features colorful, expressive works by artists such as Nicholas Wilton, Melissa Chandon, Nick Kosciuk, Sandra Pratt, and Kirk Ta torn (505.992.8877, www.selby fleetwoodgailery.com).
Ventana Fina Art, located in a historic church, has been representing some of the Southwest's best-known artists for many years. Artists include John Axt on, Doug Dawson, Albert Handell, and John Nieto (505,983.8815, www.ventananneart.com).
Waxlander Gallery specializes in colorful, exuberant work by emerging as well as established artists like Matthew Higginbotham, Marshall Noice, and Patrick Matthews. The gallery is owned by Phyllis Kapp, a longtime painter and mentor to young artists (505.984.2202, www. waxlander.com).
Windtor Betts Art Brokerage House deals on the secondary market, offering works by living and deceased masters such as Fritz Scholder and Kevin Red Star (505.820.1234, www.windsor betts.com).
Winterowd Fine Art features modern paintings and sculpture by mid-career and established artists (505.992.8878, www. fineartsantafe.com).
TAOS
Act I Gallery, an intimate and cozy space, highlights creative landscapes, figurative. paintings, and sculpture from local and regional artists (575.758.7831, www. actonega lier y. com) .
Brazos Fine Art exhibits everything from southwestern sculpture to watercolor landscapes to abstract paintings to black-andwhite photographs (575.758.0767, www. brazosnneart.com).
Michael McCormick Gallery exhibits an eclectic range of paintings, prints, and sculpture (575.758.1372, www.mccormick gallery.com).
Navajo Gallery presents the largest collection available of drawings, lithographs, and other works by the late Navajo artist R.C. Gorman (575.758.3250, www. rcgormangallery.com).
Parks Gallery features a unique group of contemporary artists such as Susan Contreras, Douglas Johnson, Ted Larsen, Jim Wagner, and Melissa Zink (575.751.0343, www.parksgallery.com).
The Taos Gallery continues the legacy of fine arts in Taos, featuring the works of more than 20 painters, sculptors, jewelers, and artisans (575.758.3911, www. thetaosgallery.com).
Total Arts Gallery, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, shows works by some of the most established artists in the Southwest including Kim English, Ovanes Berberian, lgnat Ignatov, Burton Silverman, and Teruko Wilde (575.758.4667, www.totalarts gallery.com).
Weaving Southwest shows the work of many of New Mexico's preeminent contemporary tapestry artists (575.758.0433, www. weavingsouthwest.com).
Wilder Nightingale Fine Art represents over 35 Taos'based and regional artists (575.758.3255, www.wnightingale.com).
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