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American and European artists. Look for silver work by Harold O'Connor. 131 W. Palace
Ave. & 877/877-0827. www.patina-gallery.com.
Peyton Wright Gallery Housed within the Historic Spiegelberg House (a refur-
bished Victorian adobe), this excellent gallery offers contemporary, American Modern-
ism, Spanish Colonial, Russian, and 18th-century New Mexico bultos and santos. In
addition to representing such artists as Orlando Leyba, Roni Stretch, and Tim Murphy,
the gallery features monthly exhibitions—including contemporary paintings, sculptures,
and works on paper. 237 E. Palace Ave. & 800/879-8898 or 505/989-9888. www.peytonwright.
com.
Shidoni Foundry, Gallery, and Sculpture Gardens Moments Shidoni
Foundry is one of the area's most exciting spots for sculptors and sculpture enthusiasts.
At the foundry, visitors may take a tour through the facilities to view casting processes.
In addition, Shidoni Foundry includes a 5,000-square-foot contemporary gallery, a
bronze gallery, and a wonderful sculpture garden—a great place for a picnic. Bishop's
Lodge Rd., Tesuque. & 505/988-8001. www.shidoni.com.
Waxlander Gallery Primarily featuring the whimsical acrylics and occasional water-
colors of Phyllis Kapp, this is the place to browse if you like bold color. 622 Canyon Rd.
& 800/342-2202 or 505/984-2202. www.waxlander.com.
Native American & Other Indigenous Art
Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery This expansive gallery is a wonderland of authentic
Southwestern Indian pottery. You'll find real showpieces here, including the work of
renowned San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez. 100 W. San Francisco St. & 505/986-
1234. www.andreafisherpottery.com.
Frank Howell Gallery If you've never seen the wonderful illustrative hand of the late
Frank Howell, you'll want to visit this gallery. You'll find a variety of works by contem-
porary American Indian artists. The gallery also features sculpture, jewelry, and graphics.
103 Washington Ave. & 505/984-1074. www.frankhowellgallery.com.
Morning Star Gallery Finds This is one of my favorite places to browse.
Throughout the rambling gallery are American Indian art masterpieces, all elegantly
displayed. You'll see a broad range of works, from late-19th-century Navajo blankets to
1920s Zuni needlepoint jewelry. 513 Canyon Rd. & 505/982-8187. www.morningstargallery.
com.
Ortega's on the Plaza A hearty shopper could spend hours here, perusing inventive
turquoise and silver jewelry and especially fine strung beadwork, as well as rugs and pot-
tery. An adjacent room showcases a wide array of clothing, all with a hip Southwestern
flair. 101 W. San Francisco St. & 505/988-1866.
Sherwoods Set in the historic Bandelier House, this gallery features museum-
quality Plains Indians antiquities such as an 1870 Nez Perce beaded dress and a Crow
war shirt. Some paintings hang here as well, including works by Santa Fe masters such as
J. H. Sharp and Gene Kloss. Firearm buffs will go ballistic over the gun room here. 1005
Paseo de Peralta. & 505/988-1776. www.sherwoodsspirit.com.
Photography
Andrew Smith Gallery I'm always amazed when I enter this gallery and notice
works I've seen reprinted in major magazines for years. There they are, photographic
prints, large and beautiful, hanging on the wall. Here, you'll see famous works by Edward

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