Experience Indigenous Art in Santa Fe
Artful is delighted to propose a trip to Santa Fe with a focus on indigenous artists, curators, and institutions. Nestled amongst the picturesque Sangre de Cristo foothills and known for its Pueblo-style architecture, Santa Fe's beauty has stolen the hearts of artists, art lovers, and adventurists alike. The city is home to some 300 galleries, many of which line a one-mile stretch of Canyon Road, and a small but mighty selection of world-class museums, each with unique collection strengths.
We will visit well-known institutions like the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, located in downtown Santa Fe and within walking distance of the historic Plaza. This collection is the single largest repository of O'Keeffe's work in the world. The Museum of Contemporary Art at the Institute of American Indian Arts is one of many visits that will highlight the unique institutions, exhibition spaces, and curators that together support Santa Fe's history of indigenous art production. While some visits will take us out of the city center and into New Mexico's countryside, many will be within walking distance of the hotel; please be prepared for some travel by foot.
We will stay at the four-star La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa located on six historically rich acres in the heart of the city. Known as the Art Hotel of New Mexico, this Santa Fe gem embraces its history as an icon of the American Southwest, displaying works from established artists in a professionally curated gallery and throughout its spacious suites.
Your Artful tour contact is Latasha Thomas (latasha@artfuljaunts.com or 781-658-2270, office phone).
The Sante Fe experience is priced at $4955 per person in a double room sharing and $5950 for a single traveler and includes all transportation, lodging, and specific meals during your trip. This trip is limited to 20 guests and your booking is requested by February 23rd, 2024. A minimum of 12 guests is required to operate this trip.
No refund will be provided for cancellations within sixty days of the trip's start date. If a patron cancels, a substitution will be allowed. After the trip has commenced, no refunds are available, even if the client does not partake in all of the trip's activities or leaves the trip early. We highly recommend trip insurance offered when booking.
All programming may change and is subject to availability of hosts, collectors, and artists.
- A curator-led visit to the recently opened Vladem Contemporary, a new branch of the New Mexico Museum of Art, housed in a warehouse renovated by DNCA + StudioGP.
- A curator- or artist-led visit to Institute of American Indian Arts, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).
- Studio visits to local indigenous artists and private collections, including that of Carl and Marilynn Thoma.
- A special tour of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, with an option to add a half-day trip to the 21,000-acre Ghost Ranch, which served as the artist's summer home.
- Special guests from the field of Native American art, including celebrity artist Patrick Dean Hubbell.
- Receptions at cutting-edge galleries like SITE Santa Fe and Container.
- We will visit traditional venues with a focus on historical and indigenous art, like Gerald Peters Gallery
- Stay at the four-star La Posada de Santa Fe & Spa, a historic oasis fit for any enriching getaway.
- Explore fun outdoor restaurants and fine dining experiences.
- Lead by Art Educator Graylin Harrison and Artful Experience Director Tobias Welo.
- Exclusive visits to the homes of major collectors and local artists.
- Discover unique, artisanal treasures through an exploration of Santa Fe's charming boutiques and historic buildings.
- Enjoy the southwest cuisine at local favorites like Coyote Cafe.
- Fine dining and cocktails at exciting and innovative destinations like Geronimo, housed in a 1756 adobe home.
- Lunches, cocktails, and dinners with art world leaders, such as auction house specialists, curators, and artists, among others
- An expert Artful Advisory team to assist with any interest you may have in purchasing works at our gallery or studio visits.
- The Artful app, supplementing your trip, with information about all artists, venues, and individuals visited as well as expert tools and recommendations for further research, travel and collecting
- Accommodations Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at La Posada de Santa Fe
- Entry to all studios and museums, featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes selection of Georgia O'Keefe Museum and Ghost Ranch
- Lunches and dinners for the duration of the trip, highlighting local flavors and specialities
- Travel to studios, museums, and exhibits in a luxury coach
- All fees and gratuities, including baggage porter services
- Breakfast is not included in the program
- Please note, flights, airport transfers and hotel parking is not provided with our programming
