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Santa Fe offers a broad range of art, from very traditional Native American crafts and
Hispanic folk art to extremely innovative contemporary work. Some locals call Santa Fe
one of the top art markets in the world. Galleries speckle the downtown area, and as an
artists' thoroughfare, Canyon Road is preeminent. The greatest concentration of Native
American crafts is displayed beneath the portal of the Palace of the Governors.
Any serious arts aficionado should try to attend one or more of the city's great arts
festivals—the Spring Festival of the Arts, in May; the Spanish Market, in July; the Indian
Market, in August; and the Fall Festival of the Arts, in October.
Few visitors to Santa Fe leave the city without acquiring at least one item from the
Native American artisans at the Palace of the Governors. You can also peruse one of the
outstanding gallery catalogs for an introduction to local dealers. They're available for
free in many galleries and hotels. They include The Collector's Guide to Art in Santa Fe
and Taos (www.collectorsguide.com), The Essential Guide (www.essentialguide.com), and
others. For a current listing of gallery openings, with recommendations on which ones
to attend, purchase a copy of the monthly magazine the Santa Fean (www.santafean.
com). Also check in the “Pasatiempo” section of the local newspaper, the New Mexican
(www.santafenewmexican.com), every Friday.
THE TOP GALLERIES
Contemporary Art
Canyon Road Contemporary Art This gallery represents some of the finest emerg-
ing U.S. contemporary artists, as well as internationally known artists. You'll find figura-
tive, landscape, and abstract paintings, as well as raku pottery. 403 Canyon Rd. & 505/
983-0433.
Hahn Ross Gallery Owners Tom Ross and Elizabeth Hahn, a children's book illus-
trator and surrealist painter, respectively, specialize in representing artists who create
colorful, fantasy-oriented works. Check out the sculpture garden here. 409 Canyon Rd.
& 505/984-8434. www.hahnross.com.
La Mesa of Santa Fe Finds Step into this gallery and let your senses dance.
Dramatically colored ceramic plates, bowls, and other kitchen items fill one room. Con-
temporary katsinas by Gregory Lomayesva—a real buy—line the walls, accented by steel
lamps and rag rugs. 225 Canyon Rd. & 505/984-1688. www.lamesaofsantafe.com.
LewAllen Contemporary Finds This is one of Santa Fe's most prized galleries.
You'll find bizarre and beautiful contemporary works in a range of media, from granite
to clay to twigs. There are always exciting works on canvas. 129 W. Palace Ave. & 505/988-
8997. www.lewallencontemporary.com.
Linda Durham Contemporary Art The opening of this broad and bright art
space in summer 2004 marked the return of one of Santa Fe's best galleries. Longtime
gallery owner Linda Durham had moved her gallery 25 miles south of town, but now
she's back, with a strong roster of talent, including Greg Erf and Judy Tuwaletstiwa. 1101
Paseo de Peralta. & 505/466-6600. www.lindadurham.com.
Patina Gallery Finds Selling functional objects and sculptural art, including jewelry,
fiber, clay and wood pieces, this gallery exhibits the work of more than 100 leading
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