New Mexico
April 2006
April 29-30
Los Alamos Studio Tour
www.losalamosstudiotour.com
16 Artists welcome you to their studios. Brochures and maps available at Art Center at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave; Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Central Park Square; or White Rock Tourist Information Center, 124 State Road 4. Maps also online.
White Oaks Studio Tour
(505) 648-2985 | www.whiteoaksnewmexico.com
Self-guided tour beginning in the historic school house. Visit 20 artists in 6 locations working in a range of media including painting, ceramics, woodwork, paper art, quilting, food vendors and more.
May 2006
May 6-7
Corrales Art Studio Tour
(505) 898-1573 | www.collectorsguide.com
More than 35 studios, galleries and art venues will be open to the public in this self-guided tour. Maps available at the Corrales Bosque Gallery (www.collectorsguide.com/ab/g044.html), as well as other galleries & sponsoring restaurants. Also the popular silent auction, Chairs and Tables of Corrales, special art furniture created by Corrales artists. Auction closes on Sunday at 3pm.
May 13-14
Placitas Studio Tour
(505) 771-1006 | www.placitasstudiotour.com
Over 40 artists and artisans exhibiting pottery, paintings, prints, mosaics, jewelry, fused glass, sculpture, batik, water prisms and more, invite you to visit their studios in Placitas. Fine arts, crafts, refreshments, demonstrations & door prizes. 1-25 to the Placitas exit (242); then 2.2 miles east on Hwy 165 to Homestead Village Shopping Center for maps and tour information. Always on Mother's Day weekend.
May 20-21
Eldorado Studio Tour
(505) 466-6245 | www.eldoradoarts.org
More than 90 artists living outside of Santa Fe welcome visitors into their studios to share work in a variety of media including paintings, jewelry, photography, fiber arts, dolls, pottery, stained glass, sculpture, digital art, drawings, collage, glass and tile frames, wood art and more. Our Preview Gallery will be at the El Dorado Elementary School this year. Directions: School is located at the corner of Ave. Torreon and Ave. Vista Grande. Directions: Exit I-25 at exit 290. Go south to 2nd light and turn right on Ave. Vista Grande. Follow signs to elementary school.
July 2006
July 7-9
Art Loop
www.artloop.org
In Carrizozo, Capitan, Lincoln, Hondo, San Patricio, Glencoe, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Down, Alto and Nogal; 25 artists present new fine art and fine craft. Visit the website for a series of printable maps.
September 2006
Sep 9-10
Pilar Studio Tour
(505) 758-0135 | www.pilarstudiotour.org
Pottery & paintings. Call for times.
Sep 16-17
Pojoaque River Studio Tour
(505) 455-5022
Art tour of 22 studios in pueblos & along County Rd 84 through Pojoaque, Jacona, Jaconita, & El Rancho, with contemporary & traditional paintings, monotypes, Sumi-e, photography, sculpture, furniture, ironwork, weaving, jewelry, pottery & retablos. 16 mi. north of Santa Fe off Hwy 285/84 & Hwy 502 to Los Alamos. Maps available in Santa Fe Hotels and businesses, Pojoaque Pueblo Visitor Center and El Rancho Community Center or follow the signs.
Camino Real Norte Studio Tour
(505) 751-3220
This open studio tour of artists in the Pot Creek, Talpa, and Ranchos de Taos area — located along the original El Camino Real trade route from Mexico City to Taos Pueblo — offers an opportunity to meet artists in their working environments, as well as enjoy historic sites along the way.
Sep 16-17 & 23-24
High Road to Taos Art Tour
(505) 351-1078 | www.highroadnewmexico.com
From Chimayo to Penasco - many of the artists and craftsmen from villages in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains open their studios and homes to share their craft and creations and the bounty of traditional Fall foods.
October 2006
Oct 7-8
Abiquiu Studio Tour
(505) 685-4454 |www.abiquiustudiotour.org
Explore the glorious Chama River valley with its golden cottonwoods and mountain vistas. Enjoy paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, pottery, sculpture, collage, mosaics, jewelry, stained glass, silk paintings, art quilts, wearable art, textiles, weavings, dream catchers, nature crafts, lamps, tinworks, candles, mirrors, note-cards, carvings, wood crafts, gold-leaf frames, furniture, rattles, crosses, retablos, santos, angels, and children's art. Food and lodging are available locally - Maps at studios and area businesses for this free self-guided driving tour.
San Marcos Studio Tour
(505) 983-7768
Oct 14-15
El Rito Studio Tour
(505) 581-4430 | www.elritolibrary.org/studiotour.html
The 19th annual tour features over 20 artists and craftspeople presenting their paintings, pottery, jewelry, santos and retablos, weaving, Spanish Colonial furniture, blacksmithing, traditional food and more. Self-guided walking tour and short driving loop. Maps available at the well-marked studios. One hour north of Santa Fe off Highway 84. Call or visit web site for more info.
Oct 21-22
Galisteo Studio Tour
(505) 466-2118 |www.galisteostudiotour.org remote
More than 30 artists open their studios for a weekend of art touring. Work in all media from painting, pottery and photography to jewelry, prints, and weavings. From Santa Fe, I-25 north toward Las Vegas, exit 290 for Highway 285 south, approximately 5 miles to state highway 41. Call or visit web site for more info.
November 2006
Nov 4-5
Annual Dixon Studio Tour
(505) 579-4185 | www.dixonarts.org
The oldest studio tour in New Mexico, over 40 artists and businesses participating. Artwork in a wide variety of media including paintings, prints, metalwork, jewelry, papier mache, ceramics, photography, weaving and more. Shops and restaurants participate offering produce, honey, herbs, wine and other local favorites. Maps available at the Library and Community Center.
Nov 25-26
La Cienega Studio Tour
(505) 471-2261
Visit with over 30 artists in their studios working in pottery, glass, fiber, painting, photography, jewelry and more. Demonstrations, refreshments and fun.Take I-25 to exit 271, due west on Entrada La Cienega to Los Pinos Road. Watch for signs.
