Meet the artists and see the sights of Northern New Mexico
c. 1919, oil on board, 10″ x 14″
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 artists in their natural habitats.
The tours range in size from a dozen or so artists clustered in a single village to extravaganzas of 100 or more participants spread over several towns.
Bronze. edition of 30, 18″ x 22″ x 8″
Each tour presents a wide variety of media from painting, sculpture and photography to woodworking, jewelry, ceramics and fiber art in all styles from traditional to cutting edge.
Participating artists vary in their level of experience and skill, so the quality is admittedly uneven.
Nevertheless we have consistently been impressed with the quantity of excellent work from artists we hadn’t previously encountered.
You’ll be sure to find some hidden gems.
c. 1941, oil on canvas board, 12″ x 16″
Surprise artistic discoveries and lively conversation with the artists are the tours’ main draw, of course.
But in our many studio tour excursions, we’ve found that they offer a wonderful bonus: the opportunity to explore neighborhoods, villages, and stretches of countryside that otherwise we might never have found.
The tours are a great way to make your acquaintance with New Mexico that is much more intimate.
Oil on canvas board, 12″ x 16″
Before you go, check the tour website in order to print the studio map and review the types of art offered.
Most tours have far more studios than can be visited in one day, so you may want to plan your stops.
Also check the availability of restaurants or food booths, as many tours are in small towns with few services.
Now, get out and enjoy New Mexico art set in our beautiful New Mexico landscape.
List of tours
Oil on panel, 10″ x 12″
Las Vegas Studio Tour
Las Vegas, NM, 505.425.1085
(80 minutes northeast of Santa Fe via I-25)
www.lasvegasartscouncil.org
Pedernal Arts Tour
Abiquiu to Coyote, NM
(One hour northwest of Santa Fe via US 84)
575.638.5012
www.pedernalheritage.org
Santa Fe Studio Tour
Santa Fe, NM
505.695.1244
www.santafestudiotour.com
Pilar Studio Tour
Pilar, NM, 575.758.0135
(one our north of Santa Fe via US84/285 and NM 68)
www.pilarstudiotour.org
High Road Art Tour
Chimayo to Penasco, NM, 866.343.5381
(One hour northeast of Santa Fe via US 84/285 and NM 76)
www.highroadnewmexico.com
Pecos Valley Artisans Studio Tour
Glorieta, Pecos, and Rowe, NM
(30 minutes southeast of Santa Fe via I-25 N)
505.757.6851
www.pecosstudiotour.com
El Rito Studio Tour
El Rito, NM
(50 minutes northwest of Santa Fe via US 84)
575.581.4430
www.elritosartassociation.org
Galisteo Studio Tour
Galisteo, NM
(40 minutes southeast of Santa Fe via I-25, US 285 and NM 41)
505.466.2118
www.galisteostudiotour.org
Abiquiu Studio Tour
Abiquiu, NM
(One hour northwest of Santa Fe via US 84)
505.685.4454
www.abiquiustudiotour.org
Dixon Studio Tour
Dixon, NM
(45 minutes north of Santa Fe via US84/285 and NM 68)
www.dixonarts.org
Santa Fe Studio Tour
Santa Fe, NM
505.983.6021
www.santafestudiotour.com
Los Alamos Studio Tour
Los Alamos and White Rock, NM
(30 minutes north of Santa Fe via US84/285 and NM 502)
505.662.9331
www.artfulnm.org/LAST.html
Corrales Art Studio Tour
Corrales, NM, 505.899.3430
(50 minutes southwest of Santa Fe via I-25)
www.corralesartstudiotour.com
Placitas Studio Tour
Placitas, NM, 505.771.1006
(45 minutes southwest of Santa Fe via I-25)
www.placitasstudiotour.com
Eldorado Art Tour
Eldorado subdivision
(20 minutes southeast of Santa Fe via I-25 north and US 285)
www.eldoradoarts.org