This pueblo revival-style building has been hosting New Mexico's fine art since 1917. Inside you will find a number of permanent, as well as traveling, exhibitions. There are over 20,000 works of art on display, and much of the focus is on artists from the Southwest. Docent tours are offered daily from 10:30a to 2:00p, and are free with admission. Other free perks include free admission on Fridays 5:00p to 8:00p, and free admission for New Mexico residents on Sundays.
Mark White Fine Art is a gallery where visitors can find wind and water sculptures that run on kinetic energy. The elegant sculptures made from copper, steel, verdigris and other materials are bold and colorful as they rotate effortlessly. Needless to say, each design exudes a natural beauty, especially when in motion. The outdoor sculptures are also created with paint that inhibits corrosion and UV light damage, so they can withstand the elements while they decorate your garden or yard. Even if you don't purchase anything, the gallery and garden are worth the visit.
You will find the Canyon Road Contemporary Art gallery on Canyon Road in the historic Manuel Delgado House. Owned and operated by Debbi and Bob Brody, the gallery has a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the time you spend browsing among the works of art. Bronze and clay sculptures, Raku pottery, expressionistic, abstract and landscape paintings are just a sampling of the art on display. Check with the gallery for special events and artist receptions.
After you have seen all the new galleries, you must take time to stop in this gallery that has been open since the 1970s. Located one block south of the Plaza, in El Centro, the Joe Wade Fine Arts collection includes more than paintings and sculptures. Browse the ample selection of finely crafted jewelry and handmade furniture. If you enjoy American Western art, be sure to check out the oil paintings by Jack Sorenson. The rich colors and textures used in the still life and landscapes created by Richard Boyer will enchant you.
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Located one block off the Plaza, Manitou Galleries represents the heart of Santa Fe. This gallery houses a wide range of contemporary art, including painting, jewelry, and sculptures. The works of nearly 50 artists are for sale, through dynamic displays, catalogs and their extensive website. Located between the New Mexico Museum of Art and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, the antique Native American beadwork, pottery, weavings and quillwork on display at Manitou Galleries gives you insight into the extreme creativity and patience of this ancient culture.
