Where Contemporary Vision Meets Western Art By Henry C. Valdez Photos Henry C. Valdez
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anitou Galleries offers an eclectic mix of contemporary and historic southwestern representational artwork. Our artists are working within the tradition of southwestern art, contributing their own personal and unique vision,” says Manitou Gallery’s marketing coordinator, Matthew Mullins. As you walk through Manitou Galleries, you realize Mullins is spot on with his description. Western art in Santa Fe is a time-honored tradition; however, it has been known to get a little stale. Not the case at Manitou Galleries! The artists at Manitou offer a fresh interpretation
of the genre, breathing new life into the traditional art form. Manitou Galleries has two locations in prime areas of Santa Fe. The Canyon Road gallery is home to a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden and ample free parking — a rarity on Canyon Road. The downtown Palace Avenue location offers over 2,000 sq. ft. of gallery space just one block from the plaza. Visitors often comment they feel they are at a museum. The knowledgeable sales staff at both locations will make you feel welcome and answer any questions you may have.
The Palace Avenue location is also the home to Palace Jewelers where one can find vintage and contemporary southwestern jewelry with an emphasis on turquoise and silver. The Palace location hosts a lively opening every first Friday of the month in conjunction with the Palace Art District’s Friday Art Walk. The Canyon Road gallery hosts openings on the fourth Friday of the month, May through September. Manitou Galleries 225 Canyon Rd. 505.986.9833 123 W Palace Ave. 505.986.0440 www.ManitouGalleries.com