Are you planning on visiting Santa Fe? If so, prepare to be stunned by the natural beauty of its high desert setting. New Mexico’s austere beauty has drawn many accomplished artists who have tried to capture the essence of the landscape and its people. From Georgia O’Keeffe’s intimately detailed florals to Alexander Calder’s magnificent El Sol Rojo, New Mexico brings out the best in artists.
There are over 250 galleries in the downtown area of Santa Fe and Canyon Road so there is no shortage of art in this town. That is enough to put you in overload. However, if you try to prioritize your favorites as you go along, the best will stay top of mind. This list is of a few favorite galleries but they all have their unique collections…….enjoy!
When you choose Aqui Santa Fe vacation rental home, Caroline is glad to suggest some of the best galleries for your preference. You may want to consider Dos Casitas for your stay as it is only two to three blocks from the critical mass of contemporary art galleries.
Blue Rain Gallery
For 25 years, Blue Rain Gallery has showcased the works of outstanding Native American artists. Tammy Garcia’s bronzes, Preston Singletary’s glass, and Jim Vogel’s paintings are some of the exquisite pieces you’ll find on display here. Be sure to check out their Friday night openings!
Evoke
Provocative, evocative, and compelling… Three words that aptly describe the contemporary art within this trend-setting gallery! Visit Evoke Contemporary to see what the galleries of the future will look like. From representational to “twisted”, you’ll find it all within this carefully curated contemporary collection.
Gerald Peters Gallery
With an 8,500-square-foot gallery that includes a sculpture garden, extensive research library, and bookstore, the Gerald Peters Gallery is well worth an extended visit. You’ll find a wide selection of art genres at the gallery, which is world-renowned for its nineteenth and twentieth-century American art.
LewAllen Galleries
Paintings and sculptures are accompanied by an equally impressive collection of art glass in the LewAllen Galleries. The Contemporary Division offers a range of media from the many schools of contemporary art. The secondary market benefits from the fine selection of American and European modernist works in the Modern Division.
Nedra Matteucci Galleries
Combining centuries of European painting techniques with the unique subject matter of the American West and Southwest has produced the treasured art for which the Nedra Matteucci Galleries are known. The setting is almost as historic and inviting as the art within. Whether you enjoy monumental sculptures like those in the one-acre garden or paintings reminiscent of Charles Russell, this gallery is a must for fans of Western or Southwest art!
Niman Fine Art
The family-owned and operated Niman Fine Art Gallery offers a vast and ever-changing portfolio of fine art. Highlights include mixed-media photography by Michael Namingha, contemporary sculpture by Arlo Namingha, and works by internationally renowned artist Dan Namingha.
Nuart Gallery
Juan Kelly’s own art is as fascinating as the gallery he owns. Filled with figurative magical realism and organic abstracts, the Nuart Gallery hosts spectacular shows featuring the works of American, Latin American, and European artists.
Shiprock Gallery
This gallery is named for the volcanic rock formation that is at the heart of a sacred legend of the Navajo people. Fifth-generation art dealer Jed Foutz has merged his love for Navajo art with his appreciation for mid-century modern furnishings in this uniquely eclectic gallery. If you’re looking for an exquisite piece of historic or contemporary Native American art, you’ll definitely want to stop in at Shiprock Gallery.
Zaplin Lampert Gallery
The renowned Zaplin Lampert Gallery specializes in the art of the American West and that of famed New Mexican printmakers Gustave Baumann and Gene Kloss. It also features nineteenth—and early twentieth-century American paintings and early works from Santa Fe Art Colony and Taos Society artists.
Art Is A Our Way of Life
Art surrounds you from the minute you arrive at your Santa Fe Vacation Home
Discover our secret of art—it is everywhere!
Don’t forget to mention your passion for art while visiting the Santa Fe Art Galleries—
you may be treated to a private tour
Reach out to AQUI SANTA FE for your next stay, where art is at the heart of every home.