The aspens are golden, the days are crisp and clear and it’s autumn in Santa Fe,
the perfect season for the famous fall Artist Studio Tours, held in historic, scenic villages surrounding Santa Fe.
Drive out early on a cool autumn morning to northern New Mexico’s nearby villages where gifted artists live and work, often using traditional techniques passed through their family for generations. Pick up a map and spend the day touring the studios of painters, sculptors, photographers, weavers and other artists who create exceptional traditional and contemporary works. Warm up along the way with posole, green chile stew and other northern New Mexico treats served in studios, galleries and other stops on the tour.
These Artist Studio Tours offer a unique opportunity to meet and buy work directly from northern New Mexico’s celebrated artists. You’ll find fantastic, one-of-a-kind treasures for everyone on your holiday shopping list. And don’t forget to buy a few wonderful works of art for yourself.
Artist Studio Tours Around Santa Fe
SEPTEMBER 2010
Saturday the 18th & Sunday the 19th, 10 am – 5 pm
17th Annual Pojoaque River Art Tour
There is no better way to kick of the fall art tour season than a trip to the traditional communities of Pojoaque, Jacona, Jaconita, and El Rancho. Works include contemporary and traditional paintings, assemblage, monotypes, Sumi-e, jewelry, pottery, weaving and glass.
Pojoaque Pueblo, County Rd 84, 16 miles north of Santa Fe
Saturday the 25th & Sunday the 26th, 10 am – 5 pm
Pecos Studio Tour
The Pecos Studio Tour is made up of a loosely knit group of artists living in and around the village of Pecos in northeastern New Mexico. Located 20 minutes from Santa Fe (I-25 North. Check out our artwork on the “Artists” page and come see us!
OCTOBER 2010
Saturday the 2nd & Sunday the 3rd, 10 am – 5 pm
24th Annual El Rito Studio Tour
Take a lovely drive to the quaint little town of El Rito. Tucked away in the Carson National Forest, this is one of the first Spanish settlements and it is also home to the oldest church in New Mexico. Three of the venues are part of the New Mexico Fiber Arts Trail. You can also fine fine art paintings, pottery, hand forged iron works, retablos, and chocolate!
El Rito, NM Highway 554, 20 miles north of Española
575-581-9528
Saturday the 9th – Monday the 11th, 10 am – 5 pm
17th Annual Abiquiú Studio Tour
More than 60 traditional and contemporary artists participate in this studio tour in Abiquiú and the stunningly beautiful surrounding area. Works include micaceous pottery, furniture, photographs, jewelry, wearable art and more.
Abiquiú, US Highway 84/285, 18 miles northwest of Española
(505) 685-4454
Saturday the 16th & Sunday the 17th, 10 am – 5 pm
23rd Annual Galisteo Studio Tour
Walk among ancient cottonwoods in the historic village of Galisteo as you visit artist studios filled with beautiful paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, weaving and more.
Galisteo, 25 miles south of Santa Fe off Highway 285
(505) 466-2121
NOVEMBER 2010
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th, 9 am – 5 pm
29th Annual Dixon Studio Tour
Stroll through orchards and down country lanes to artist studios full of pottery, paintings, sculpture and other traditional and contemporary fine art and crafts during the Dixon studio tour. More than 50 artist studios and local businesses take part in this popular tour in the beautiful Embudo Valley.
Dixon, about 45 minutes north of Santa Fe on Highway 75, just east of Highway 68
info@dixonarts.org
Saturday the 13th, 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. & Sunday the 14th, 11 am – 4 pm
Santa Fe Studio Tour
As America’s third largest art marketplace, Santa Fe is home to a truly amazing variety of Artists. With the works of over 30 artists represented, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list. Paintings, monoprints, photographs, pottery and mixed media assemblages.
Saturday the 27th & Sunday 28th, 10 am – 5 pm
37th Annual La Cienega Studio Tour
This annual studio tour, held on Thanksgiving Weekend, features 24 artists creating traditional and contemporary sculpture, prints, fiber art, furniture and traditional Hispanic arts including tinwork and weaving.
La Cienega, about 10 miles southwest of Santa Fe off I-25
Albuquerque
Friday Oct. 1st – Sunday Oct. 3rd
Friday Oct. 8th – Sunday Oct. 10th
Fridays 9 am – 5pm, Saturdays 9 am – 6 pm, Sundays 9 am – 5 pm
22nd Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals
Friday Nov. 26th – Sunday Nov 28th
Friday & Saturday 9 am – 5pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
11th Annual Rio Grande Festival Holiday Show
These annual festivals feature juried work by acclaimed artists and craftspeople from around the country. You’ll find paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and more.
It all takes place under the Big Tent at the intersection of I-25 and Paseo del Norte in Albuquerque.
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