New Mexico Artists' Studio Tour Guide 2015

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COVER - Artwork by Gabriel Cisneros “los campesinos” Welcome to the 2015 NMAST Guide Introduction to the Spring and early Fall tours Tour #1 - High Mesa Artists Studio Tour Tour # 2 - Corrales Studio Tour Tour # 3 - Placitas Studio Tour Tour # 4 - Eldorado Studio Tour Tour # 5 - Santa Fe Studio Tour Tour # 6 - Lincoln County Studio Tour Tour # 7 - Alto Artists Studio Tour Introduction to the late Summer and early Fall tours Tour # 8 - Taos Studio Tour Tour # 9 - Pilar Studio Tour Tour # 10 - Rio Costilla Studio Tour Driving instructions to each of the tour areas Map for the entire tour season with inset Tour # 11 - Alameda Studio Tour Tour # 12 - Las Vegas Studio Tour Tour # 13 - Sandia Heights Artists’ Studio Tour Tour # 14 - Pojoaque River Art Tour Tour # 15 - Pecos Studio Tour Tour # 16 - High Road Artisans New Mexico Art Tour Introduction to the late Fall tours Tour # 17 - El Rito Studio Tour Tour # 18 - Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour Tour # 19 - Abiquiu Studio Tour Tour # 20 - Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour Tour # 21 - Red Dot Week Artists’ Weekends Tour #22 - Galisteo Studio Tour Tour #23 - Dixon Studio Tour

Welcome to the 2015 New Mexico Artists’ Studio Tour Guide “This is the definitive guide to the Artists’ Studio Tours in New Mexico. For more than 30 years artists have been opening their homes and studios to visitors from far and wide to experience first-hand the beauty and diversity that is created daily in the Land of Enchantment. We highly recommend that you keep this guide with you and plan your weekend adventures as you explore our beautiful state and discover the true Arts of New Mexico. This year the guide features 23 artists’ studio tours that will take place on most weekends from the last weekend in April to the first weekend in November.

We have also added an online version of the guide at www.

NMASTGuide.com. The online version features a page for each of the studio tours, as well as an online copy of the printed guide, maps and other information. We encourage you to use the online guide throughout the year to learn more about each of the tours and the artists who make it happen.”

Marc-Paul LaRouche - Editor and Publisher

The 2015 New Mexico Artists’ Studio Tour Guide is a publication of Streamlynx, LLC dba Streamlynx Communications.

Coporate website - www.streamlynx.com 7 Avenida Vista Grande #252, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508 For sales and production inquiries please call 505-438-9600 Visit our online edition at www.NMASTGuide.com Marc-Paul LaRouche - publisher and editor-in-chief Jefferson P. LaRouche - webmaster and production assistant Deborah A. LaRouche - associate producer Leslie Freidman - advertising sales account executive

“los campesinos” 30 “ x 20” acrylic on canvas

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“The story of how I became an artist began about 11 years ago when I was working in the field as a farmer weeding carrots and beets. I started playing with the mud in the garden and it reminded me of when I was a child in Mexico. I used to make horses and bulls from the clay in our village. These were my toys. So I began making faces with the mud. I was so excited to be working with my hands to make something, not only to grow vegetables. I started painting the mud faces and making them into small sculptures. Then I began selling them in the Abiquiu Studio Tour. The next year I began making paintings. Now I make paintings and sculptures. I really enjoy making my art because it’s exciting when a lot of ideas come into my head. I’m happy to have another way to express myself with my art.” Gabriel Cisneros, Abiquiu If you are interested in purchasing this piece you may contact Gabriel at 505-685-4419.

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Spring and early Summer artists’ studio tours These artists’ studio tours make up the Spring and early Summer lineup: High Mesa Artists Studio Tour - April 25 and 26, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Corrales Art Studio Tour - May 2 and 3, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Placitas Studio Tour - May 9 and 10, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Eldorado Studio Tour - May 16 and 17, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Artists reception May 15, 2015 - 5 pm to 7 pm Santa Fe Studio Tour - Two Weekends Artists reception June 19, 2015 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm June 20 and 21, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days June 27 and 28, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Lincoln County Studio Tour - July 3, 4 and 5, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm each day Alto Artists Studio Tour - August 7, 8 and 9, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm each day

Placitas Studio Tour Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9-10 Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm May 16 - 17

Studios Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Barbara Burzillo

Riha Rothberg

Jim Carnevale

Roger Evans’ Studio

Myra Gadson

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Map & Brochure: www.eldoradostudiotour.org http://youtu.be/SOF1q1pCL6w

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HIGH MESA

High Mesa Artists Studio Tour Open Studios April 25 and 26, 2015

Artists Studio Tour

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2 Days 14 Artists 7 Locations Open Studios Saturday, April 25, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, April 26, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Nogal, New Mexico - Lincoln County

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Each spring the High Mesa Artists Studio Tour is held in Nogal, New Mexico. This year 14 local artists will present their works at 7 different studios along the tour route.

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On this page are representative works of the artists on the High Mesa Artists Studio Tour

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Studios begin near the intersection of NM Highways 48 and 37 and continue along NM Hwy 37 to Nogal. Please join us on this self-guided tour for a relaxing day on the scenic high mesa just minutes north of Ruidoso, NM. TUDIO 1: 168 Wild Rose Circle off Bramble Lane #1 Deborah Harris – watercolor, oil, ceramics #2 Tom Nagy – watercolor STUDIO 2: 1300 NM Hwy 48 near intersection of NM Hwy 37 #3 Zoe de Negri – silver jewelry #4 Linda Caperton – fiber art, paintings STUDIO 3: 109 Red Fox Lane off NM Hwy 37 #5 Nancie Ferguson – fiber, clay #6 Karen McCort – stoneware pottery #7 Renne´ Bradley – functional & decorative pottery STUDIO 4: 130 Juniper Springs Road off NM Hwy 37 #8 Madeleine Sabo – Woodturning, ceramics #9 Steve Sabo - Woodturning STUDIO 5: 194 Antelope Trail off Roadrunner #10 Lynn Eckman - jewelry STUDIO 6: Dry Gulch Gallery 1121 NM Hwy 37 #11 Ronda Dougherty – mixed media, assemblage - recycled #12 Sally Wimberly – watercolor, pastels & acrylic #13 Jane Pattillo – jewelry / beaded STUDIO 7: 1125 NM Hwy 37 #14 Leroy Anderson – jewelry, beadwork, rattles

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Corrales Art Studio Tour (CAST) Open Studios May 2 and 3, 2015

This year’s Corrales Art Studio Tour is expected to be the best ever. The tour will include a record number of local area artists, 79, joined by two Corrales art galleries and students from two local elementary schools. The tour also welcomes four Corrales wineries and two bed and breakfast inns as hosting sites.

The tour is scheduled for the first weekend in May (May 2-3, 2015) in the Village of Corrales. The tour, now in its 17th year, has become one of most successful studio tour events in the state of New Mexico.

CORRALES ART STUDIO TOUR 2 Days 79 Artists 40 Studios Open Studios Saturday, May 2, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, May 3, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Corrales, New Mexico - Sandoval County

www.CorralesArtStudioTour.com NMASTGuide.com/corrales-art-studio-tour/

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Below are representative works of the artists on the Corrales Art Studio Tour

Village artists will open their studios and homes, hosting artists from the surrounding areas. Many of the studio stops will feature multiple artists in locations throughout the Village. The tour provides an opportunity for the public to meet the artists and learn how they develop, execute, and display their art.

This year, two Corrales art galleries (Galeria de Corrales and Morgan Gallery) will join as participants and sponsors. The wineries of the Corrales Wine Loop, including Acequia Winery, Corrales Winery, Matheson Winery and Pasando Tiempo Winery also join us as sponsors. All will be hosting artists and will be providing wine tastings.

Visitors are directed to start their tour in the heart of the Village at the Preview Gallery in the historic Villa Acequia. The building, listed on the New Mexico State Registry of Cultural Properties, is located at 4829 Corrales Road. In addition to the work of participating artists, students from Cottonwood Montessori and Corrales Elementary Schools will have their work on display at this location.

The Preview Gallery is open Friday, May 1, 1-5pm, and during tour hours: (Saturday & Sunday,) May 2 & 3, 10am-5pm. Catalogs and maps for the tour are also available at local sponsors, galleries, wineries and art studios throughout the Village.

Tour artists offer a wide selection of fine art and fine crafts for every taste and budget. Art genres range from representational to abstract art, in fiber, glass, metal, photography, ceramics, and many other materials.

For more information, visit http://nmartistsmarket.org or www.corralesartstudiotour.com.

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18th Annual Placitas Studio Tour 2015 Mother’s Day Weekend 2 Days 58 Artists 50 Studios Open Studios Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, May 10, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Placitas, New Mexico - Sandoval County

www.PlacitasStudioTour.com/ NMASTGuide.com/placitas-studio-tour/

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18th Annual Placitas Studio Tour Open Studios May 9 and 10, 2015 Mother’s Day Weekend

On Mother’s Day Weekend 2015, May 9th and 10th, from 10 am to 5 pm, the Placitas Mountain Craft & Soiree Society will sponsor the 18th Annual Placitas Studio Tour.

Fifty-eight Placitas artists will say “Our Doors Are Open” on this weekend for a fascinating and fun behind-the-scenes look at their artwork. Explore the many unique artist studios scattered throughout the scenic foothills of the northern Sandias. Take this opportunity to meet and talk with the artists about their work and discover the fascinating and varied working environments where they create their art.

The images on this page are taken from the official brochure for the 2015 Placitas Studio Tour representing every artist on the tour.

Fifty studios will offer a wide array of fine arts and crafts like paintings, wearable art, photography, ceramics, batik, woodworking, glass art, jewelry, mosaics, sculptures, metalwork, mixed media and more. Discover the stunning views of the Sandia Mountains and the rolling hills of Placitas as you visit your favorite artists and meet new artists. Brochures will be available at all studios.

For more information, visit the tour website at www.PlacitasStudioTour.com to download the map and preview the artists. Colorful signs will direct you to the studios of your choice. Placitas is located in the Sandia Mountains off I-25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Directions from I-25 are to take Exit #242 and turn east on Highway 165 towards Placitas.

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24th Annual Eldorado Studio Tour 2015 Open Studios May 16 and 17, 2015 Artists Reception May 15, 2015 Fall Art Show October 23 and 24, 2015

New Mexico’s largest studio tour, in Eldorado at Santa Fe, showcases 89 professional artists in 55 open studios.

The exhibited work includes painting, ceramics and clay sculpture, drawing, glass, jewelry, photography, and printmaking. Also included are woodworking, digital images, fiber and wearable art, mixed media, and recycled art.

To plan your Studio Tour weekend, we invite you to visit the Preview Gallery in the Eldorado Community Center, located at 1 Hacienda Loop. The preview gallery will be open Studio Tour weekend from 9am-5pm. Get an early start to see the creative work of our artists. Pick up a brochure, mark your favorites, and plan your weekend.

2015 3 Days 89 Artists 55 Studios Open Studios Saturday, May 16, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, May 17, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Artists Reception Friday, May 15, 2015 5 pm to 7 pm

Fall Art Show Friday, October 23, 2015 3 pm to 7 pm Saturday, October 24, 2015 9 am to 5 pm

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Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe County

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The images on this page are representative of the work of the 89 artists who will be sharing their art on the 2015 Eldorado Studio Tour

This year, the Eldorado Studio Tour is May 16-17, from 10am-5pm. Please join us for our Artists’ Reception in the Preview Gallery in the Eldorado Community Center on Friday, May 15, from 5pm-7pm.

Eldorado is located 12 miles southeast of Santa Fe on US 285 off I-25 at Exit 290.

Drive south on 285 to the first traffic light, and turn right on Avenida de Amistad.

Take the third right on La Hacienda Loop. Follow the signs to the Preview Gallery.

The Eldorado Arts and Crafts Fall Show is another opportunity to view and purchase the works of member artists. The weekend will begin Friday , October 16 from 3:00-7:00 pm followed by an all day event on Saturday, October 17 from 9am-5pm. The Fall Show takes place at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail at Cordova Road in Santa Fe, NM.

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Santa Fe Studio Tour 2015

5 Days 2 Weekends 68 Artists 44 Studios Artists Reception at Santa Fe Universtiry of Art & Design Friday, June 19, 2015 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Open Studios Saturday, June 20, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, June 21, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Open Studios Saturday, June 27, 2015 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, June 28, 2015 10 am to 5 pm City and County of Santa Fe, NM

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Open Studios June 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2015 Artists’ Reception June 19, 2015 The Santa Fe Studio Tour 2015 has expanded to two art-filled weekends. A free, self-guided tour open to the public, visitors can choose to tour any number of the 44 open studios and discover the original art – paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and other unique works -- 68 Santa Fe artists. Many artists give demonstrations of their craft, share techniques and discuss what inspired their work.

On Friday June 19 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm the tour begins with an Artists Reception at the Preview Gallery exhibiting artwork by all participating artists. The Preview Gallery is available for preview over the first weekend at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design. It is an opportunity for the public to view all the artists’ work and map out their weekend’s tour.

Beginning Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21 – and the following weekend Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28 -from 10am to 5pm, all participating artists open their studio doors to collectors and visitors.

Visit The Santa Fe Studio Tour website to view the work of all participating artists and begin planning your personalized tour by downloading a map and if needed, a brochure: www.santafestudiotour.org The images on this page are representative of the artists at work and some of the art you may encounter on the 2015 Santa Fe Studio Tour.

ARTIST QUOTES: “I am thrilled to be going into my second year with the Santa Fe Studio Tour! I’ll be introducing an exciting, totally new line of stabilized, hand-painted silk jewelry and look forward to sharing it!” - Alice Bailey, jewelry designer

“Some folks refer to Santa Fe as the ‘City Different.’ A much more accurate name would be ‘The City Creative.’ Santa Fe Studio Tour is a reflection of this creativity.” - Heidi Loewen, sculptor, porcelain artist, teacher

“I branched out this year to completely renovate my sculpture garden to prepare for an exhibition of 20 monumental works called “Origami in the Garden”. I am very excited to see this entire collection in one place for the first time this summer before it travels to Public Gardens across North America..” - Kevin Box, sculptor

“My world as an artist is filled with images. Some of these images are “true” to what I see, others are a kaleidoscope of color and form that takes place within my imagination.” - Jayne Levant, painter “I am excited to be participating in the studio tour for the first time. As a recent resident to Santa Fe, my new space at Dragonstone Studios will help introduce my work to new collectors.” = Cheri O’Brien, painter

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Lincoln County Studio Tour - “Art Loop” Open Studios July 3, 4 &5, 2015

Art Loop began as a creative venture amongst artists 20 years ago and continues to be one of the most successful studio tours in New Mexico.

Throughout Lincoln County artists will open their studios, demonstrate their craft and discuss their creative process creating much more than simply a vibrant art market. Our hope is that your inner artist will come alive as you enjoy the finest art Lincoln County has to offer and let us give you a little glimpse into what makes us tick as artists.​ Many artists will be offering demonstrations in their studios.

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The images on this page are representative of the art you may discover on the 2015 Lincoln County “Art Loop” Studio Tour.

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Alto Artists’ Studio Tour

Open Studios August 7, 8 & 9, 2015

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The Alto Artists’ Studio Tour celebrates its 12th Anniversary in 2015. This free, self-guided tour in Alto, New Mexico, offers the chance to explore behind the scenes of the local art community. The public is invited to visit private studios to interact with the artists.

This year’s dates are August 7th, 8th, and 9th. Brochures and maps of the tour are available at The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The images on this page are representative of the art you may find on the 2015 Alto Artists’ Studio Tour.

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Late summer and early Fall artists’ studio tours These artists’ studio tours make up the late Summer and early Fall lineup: Taos Studio Tour - September 5, 6 and 7, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Pilar Studio Tour - September 5 and 6, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Rio Costilla Studio Tour - September 12 and 13, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Alameda Studio Tour - September 12 and 13, 2015- 10 am to 5 pm both days Las Vegas Art Studio Tour Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, September 13 - 12 noon to 4 pm Artists’ reception Friday, September 11 - 5 pm to 7 pm - Gallery 140 Sandia Heights Artists’ Studio Tour - September 12 and 13, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Pojoaque River Art Tour - September 18, 19 and 20, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days Pecos Studio Tour - September 19 and 20, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days High Road Artisans New Mexico Art Tour September 19 and 20, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days September 26 and 27, 2015 - 10 am to 5 pm both days

Las Vegas HISTORIC LAS VEGAS STUDIO TOUR 2015 Sat., Sept. 12th 10 am - 5 pm

Las Vegas Artists are RED HOT.

Sun., Sept. 13th 12 noon - 4 pm

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TAO Studio Tour 2015

Open Studios September 5,6 & 7, 2015 Come view the working studios of Taos area artists.

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Meet the artists and see the vast array of art. Not only do you get to see wonderful art from pottery to paintings, jewelry to glass, photography, digital art, to stain glass, fabric art, sculpture to woodworking, you also get to see the studios where the artists spend their creative time and grab a drink and snack at each location. Drive your car or make it a bike tour! Tour guides are available a few months prior to the event. Maps are available at the Taos Visitors Center and at the individual studios.

The images on this page are representative of many of the 35+ artists who will participate in the Tao Studio Tour in 2015.

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Pilar Studio Tour

Open Studios September 5 and 6, 2015 Please join us for the 18th Annual Pilar Studio Tour.

The idyllic village of Pilar is set on the banks of the picturesque Rio Grande. The artists from the village of Pilar will open their homes and studios to showcase their works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pottery, ceramic, pastel, silk painting & fiber art.

Strolling along the river you will meet renowned painters, potters and fiber artists.

The Pilar Studio Tour is popular for the close proximity of studio locations (mostly walkable), the friendliness of our artists and the inspiring beauty of the landscape vistas along the Rio Grande.

www.PilarStudioTour.Weebly.com/ www.NMASTGuide.com/pilar-studio-tour/ The images on this page are representative of many of the artists who will participate in the Pilar Studio Tour in 2015.

Food and beverages will be available at the Pilar Yacht Club, at the corner of Highway 68 and State Road 570, the turnoff to the village. Artist profiles and a tour map are available on our website: www.pilarstudiotour.com

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17th Annual Rio Costilla Studio Tour Open Studios September 12 and 13, 2015

Mysterious forces of the universe created the earth and light.

Nature shaped our landscape into a paradise of rugged features that attracted a diverse group of creatures with a common purpose; to create art.

www.RioCostillaArt.com/ NMASTGuide.com/rio-costilla-studio-tour/ The images on this page are representative of many of the artists who will participate in the Rio Costilla Studio Tour in 2015.

Beginning the tour in the shadow of Ute Mountain, Jaroso, Colorado surrounds the studios of bronze sculptor Lynn Kircher and fused glass artist Jane Kircher. Right next door are the studios of well known local musicians, acrylic painter Wayne McKinzie and photographer Rene Janiece. Close by you will find water colorist Steve Waldrip and photographer Peter Weiss. Further down road A.5 are the studios of African kora and drum maker Michael Schraud and ceramist Sarah Welch. In the old church you will find ceramist and master cellist Mark Dudrow.

Then up to road B to the West ranch Kelly will have a fantastic array of baked goods with Dave and the kids serving refreshments and burgers sizzling on the grill. On toward the Rio Grande gorge you can see Dean Swift’s wildflower fields. Then we go off to Garcia, to the studio of wildlife water colorist Karen Ahlgren, and Moe’s Bar and Grill serving western fare in their newly remodeled restaurant.

After a slight detour down Poleo Road to the studios of water colorist Karen McCurtain-Blair and acrylic painter Allegra Sleep we arrive at the Costilla Plaza. Built in 1850 the restored buildings on the North side of NM196 now house oil painter Kathryn Vinson-Tatum and in the two story block house is the studio-shop of woodworker David Satrun. Out front famous local musician Michael Rael usually plays a couple sets Saturday afternoon. Across the road, local crafts people set up their booths and you can vote for the People’s Choice award in the Emerging Artist Show. Miriam Santistevan runs a full service Mexican restaurant, or you can go to Lucy’s for a burger or Frito pie.

A half mile further down the road is the Alma De Maria community studio. Mara Cibis shows her Guardian Angels and retablos and serves very good European pastries. Then off to Aurelio’s for a green chile burger down by the Rio Costilla. Next, as we drive toward the Sangre de Cristos is the Cottonwood Meadows Ranch with stylish Sheree Jarrell and her goat products.

We meander along the pastoral Rio Costilla for a few more miles to finally end the tour at the Amalia Inn; home and studios of print makers and oil painters Randy Pijoan and Evy McLean.

With 15 professional artists in their studios and many visiting artists and local crafts people you are sure to discover that special find, and have a magical southwestern experience.

We are located 40 miles north of Taos on NM 522 or 20 miles south of San Luis on CO 159.

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General driving instructions for each tour in this guide For maps and other information visit the tour websites or go to www.NMASTGuide.com

1. High Mesa Studio Tour

Open Studios April 25 and 26, 2015 www.highmesatour.com Studios begin near the intersection of NM Highways 48 and 37 and continue along NM Hwy 37 to Nogal.

2. Corrales Art Studio Tour

Open Studios May 2 and 3, 2015 www.corralesartstudiotour.com Corrales is bordered on the east by the Rio Grande river, on the north and west by Rio Rancho and on the south by Albuquerque. It is approximately 4.3 miles west of Interstate 25.

Corrales Road, NM Hwy 448, is the main street through town and can be accessed at either end from NM Hwy 528.

3. Placitas Art Studio Tour

Open Studios May 9 and 10, 2015 www.placitasstudiotour.com Placitas is located at I-25 and exit 242 East.

4. Eldorado Studio Tour

Open Studios May 16 and 17, 2015 www.eldoradoarts.org/eldoradostudiotour Eldorado at Santa Fe is located at US Highway 285 and Avenida Vista Grande (second exit).

5. Santa Fe Studio Tour

Open Studios June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2015 www.santafestudiotour.com The Santa Fe Studio Tour is comprised of 68 artists and 44 studios scattered around the Santa Fe area. Download the map for this tour at www.santafestudiotour.com 6. Lincoln County Studio Tour Open Studios July 2, 3 & 5, 2015 www.artloop.org The Lincoln County tour, aka the Art Loop, is located in Lincoln County. Visit the website at www.artloop.org for map and driving information.

7. Alto Artists Studio Tour

Open Studios August 7, 8 & 9, 2015 www.altoartistsstudiotour.com The Alto tour is located in Lincoln County. Visit the website www.altoartists.com for a map and driving information.

8. Taos Studio Tour

Open Studios September 5, 6 & 7, 2015 www.taostudiotour.org The Taos Studio Tour radiates from Taos, New Mexico, located about 90 minutes from Santa Fe on US Highway 84/285 to Espanola then northeast on NM State Highway 68.

9. Pilar Studio Tour

Open Studios September 5 and 6, 2015 www.pilarstudiotour.weebly.com The Village of Pilar is located along the Rio Grande River on NM Highway 68 between Santa Fe and Taos.

10. Rio Costilla Studio Tour

Open Studios September 12 amd 13, 2015 www.riocostillaart.com Rio Costilla is located 40 miles north of Taos on New Mexico 522 or 20 miles south of San Luis on Colorado 159.

11. Alameda Studio Tour

Open Studios September 12 and 13, 2015 www.alamedastudiotour.com The Village of Alameda is located North of Albuquerque. Take the Alameda Blvd. exit West to 4th Street NW.

12. Las Vegas Studio Tour

Open Studios September 12 and 13, 2015 www.lasvegasartscouncil.org/lvac-gallery140-events/2014-art-studio-tour I-25 north of Santa Fe approximately 66 miles exit 343 to Las Vegas.

13. Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour Open Studios September 12 and 13, 2015 www.sandiaheightsartists.com Sandia Heights is located in northeast Albuquerque. Visit their website at www.sandiaheightsartists.com for more complete directions and a map.

14. Pojoaque River Art Tour

Open Studios September 19 and 20, 2015 www.pojoaqueriverarttour.com The Pojoaque River Art Tour begins at Than Povi Fine Art Gallery, exit 176 off US Highway 285/84, 5 miles north of the Santa Fe Opera.

15. Pecos Studio Tour

Open Studios September 19 and 20, 2015 www.pecosstudiotour.com From Santa Fe travel north on I-25 to exit 299 on to Highway 50 to Pecos Village or south on I-25 on exit 307 and head south on Highway 50.

16. High Road Artisans NM Art Tour

Open Studios 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2015 www.highroadnewmexico.com From Santa Fe take US Highway 285/ 84 North through Nambe. Turn left on County Road 98 to Chimayo, then right on NM 76.

17. El Rito Studio Tour

Open Studios October 3 and 4, 2015 www.elritostudiotour.org El Rito is located 50 miles north of Santa Fe off US Highway 84. From Santa Fe take US Highway 285/84 north to NM Highway 554, turn right onto NM 554 north.

18. Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour

Open Studios October 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2015 www.madridcerrillosstudiotour.com Cerrillos, New Mexico and neighboring Madrid, New Mexico are located along Highway 14.

From I-25 take exit 276 south to Cerrillos. Continue on NM state 14 to Madrid, NM.

19. Abiquiu Studio Tour

Open Studios October 10, 11 & 12, 2015 www.abiquiustudiotour.org Abiquiu is locateed approximately 48 miles north of Santa Fe along US Highway 84.

20. Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour

Open Studios October 17 and 18, 2015 www.losalamosstudiotours.com From Santa Fe take St. Francis Drive (US 84) to Pojoaque, then west on NM 502 to Los Alamos.

21. Red Dot Art Weekend

Open Studios October 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18, 2015

www.silvercitygalleries.com South on I-25 to exit 63 onto NM 152 west to Silver City.

22 . Galisteo Studio Tour

Open Studios October 17 and 18, 2015 www.galisteostudiotour.com From I-25 North of Santa Fe take exit 290 south on US 285, then right onto NM 41 south to Galisteo.

23. Dixon Studio Tour

Open Studios November 7 and 8, 2015 www.dixonarts.org From Santa Fe approximately 47 miles on US Highway 285/84 to NM 68 north to Dixon.

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5th Annual Alameda Studio Tour Open Studios September 12 & 13, 2015

The fifth annual Alameda Studio Tour will be held Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at artists’ studios located throughout the scenic Alameda valley area, just north of Albuquerque. www.AlamedaStudioTour.com NMASTGuide.com/alameda-studio-tour/

Alameda is home to many established and emerging fine artists and skilled craftspeople who will open their studios and display their art work during the two days of the tour. The wide range of art for sale includes paintings in a variety of mediums, fused glass, mixed media, prints, folk art dolls, and much more.

Nestled in Albuquerque’s north valley is the historic village of Alameda. This area was the center of the Alameda Land Grant in the 17th century. Originally a farming community of handcrafted adobe homes surrounded by irrigated fields, Alameda retains much of its original character today. On the side streets, like Guadalupe Trail, you will often find yourself on narrow dirt and gravel roads which lead to rustic adobe houses, horse and cattle pastures, apple orchards and brilliant green alfalfa fields.

And throughout the lovely rural area, artisans are eager to open their studios and share their creativity.

Alameda is bordered on the east by the railroad tracks that originally helped to bring New Mexico into the modern age.

To the north lies Sandia Pueblo. The famous Rio Grande, New Mexico’s life blood, forms the western border of Alameda, and the historic village of Los Ranchos roughly forms Alameda’s southern boundary.

The Alameda artists will donate a portion of their proceeds to Art in the School, a non-profit art education organization which benefits children. ArtintheSchool.org For a printable map of the studios and a complete list of participating artists, visit the web site: AlamedaStudioTour.com The images on this page are representative of a few of the artists who will participate in the Alameda Studio Tour in 2015.

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2015 Las Vegas Art Studio Tour

Open Studios September 11, 12 & 13, 2015 HOT! HOT! HOT! From the art scene to the local cuisine, the 2015 Historic Las Vegas Art Studio Tour is heating things up. The free tour sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Council will mark its second year, and highlights the artistic talent of many northeastern New Mexico artists and artisans.

The exciting three-day tour will feature multiple stops featuring a wide range of works (painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, photography, traditional Spanish art, street art, mixed media and more).

www.LasVegasArtsCouncil.org NMASTGuide.com/las-vegas-studio-tour/ The images on this page are representative of a few of the artists who will participate in the Las Vegas Studio Tour in 2015.

The studio tour kicks off on the evening of Friday, September 11th with a tour preview show and opening reception from 5 pm to 7 pm, at LVAC’s Gallery 140 located at 140 Bridge Street.

A group of “reunited” musicians who have been playing music in Las Vegas since the 1960s, the Impalas will play a wide variety of music including Rock, Latin/Hispanic, Jazz and pop.

On Saturday, September 12th from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, September 13th from 12 pm to 4 pm, visit private studios and engage with a myriad of local talented artists within their own spaces and a larger group at the once elegant Harvey House Hotel La Castañeda, now under renovation but partially open for the tour.

Las Vegas, New Mexico is located 70 miles east of Santa Fe; just a 50 minute drive. Take I-25 north to exit 345. Turn west toward town, then north onto Grand Avenue and then left onto National Avenue. National becomes Bridge Street beyond the university. Gallery 140 is located to the right, next door to the Bridge Street Breezeway. Start the free tour there, at 140 Bridge, and pick up brochures and maps.

Spend the weekend.

Stay overnight.

Try some amazing local cuisine in the new food truck scene.

See all the art and enjoy a good meal and sample our great beer!

About Las Vegas Arts Council and Gallery 140 In keeping with our rich history and diverse culture, the mission of the Las Vegas Arts Council is to promote, encourage, advise and coordinate the cultural arts in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, and surrounding communities.

For more information, call 505-425-1085, email us at lvac@lasvegasartscouncil.org, or visit lasvegasartstour. com.

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Sandia Heights Artists

Open Studios September 12 and 13, 2015 Preview Night September 4, 2015 Twelve years ago a group of eight artisans joined t ogether to celebrate art among friends and neighbors with the Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour. www.SandiaHeightsArtists.com NMASTGuide.com/sandia-heights-artists-studio-tour/

The annual event continues to emphasize community. Sandia Heights spans both sides of tramway and the foothills.

The stunning vistas make fascinating backgrounds for Tour stops at studios or homes most of which feature two or three artists per location. Each of the Sandia Heights Artists, many of whom change each year, embrace their medium with enthusiasm. The result is an astounding diversity of media: from woodwork to oil, watercolor and acrylics; from jewelry of silver and beaded pieces to wearables, gourd art, pottery, mixed media, and hand-made books.

Preview Night for Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour will take place the week before on Friday, September 4, at Albuquerque’s High Desert Art and Frame, located at 12611 Montgomery Blvd. (at the corner of Tramway and Montgomery near the Smith’s store). High Desert Art and Frame will feature all of the Tour artists in their gallery for the month of September. That night is a city-wide Artscrawl with many galleries participating from 5-8 p.m. with refreshments at every stop. Each month, the parent organization, Albuquerque Art Business Association, prints up a brochure for the galleries participating that month. That schedule and a printable version of the brochure will be available at AlbuquerqueArtscrawl.com prior to September.

High Desert Art and Frame will also have our brochures on hand for the Studio Tour with larger maps by mid-August.

High Desert Art and Frame hours are 10-6 p.m.

Monday-Saturday.

Please plan to join us for the 2015 Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour on September 12-13. For more information and to sample works from our artists, please visit our website: www.sandiaheightsartists.com The images on this page are representative of a few of the artists who will participate in the Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour in 2015.

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Pojoaque River Art Tour

Open Studios September 19 & 20, 2015

Reception and Silent Auction Friday, September 18, 2015

Diverse work representing three cultures distinguishes the outstanding art of the 22nd Annual POJOAQUE RIVER ART TOUR. Bike or GPS your way in a day, from Pojoaque Pueblo, through Nambe and Pojoaque, to San Ildefonso Pueblo, starting just 15 minutes north of Santa Fe. On Friday, September 18, 5-8pm, the Artists’ Reception, hosted by Than Povi Fine Art Gallery (Exit 176 in Cuyamungue), features food and refreshment, Native Dances, a Silent Auction, and the artists themselves!

The Pojoaque River Art Tour, a uniquely Northern New Mexico tri-cultural art experience, includes sixteen stops and twenty-four artists and artisans.

The journey through Pojoaque’s inspired ambience can still be navigated in a single day. As they follow the tour, art-watchers will be rewarded with a wide array of paint and print syles and media, including contemporary and traditional oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, assemblage, monotypes, Sumi-e, watercolor, egg tempera, gouache and pastel. Artists nd artisans will also unveil original works in photography, jewelry, sculpture, ironwork, weaving and ceramics. Some will be involved in works-in-progress and provide demonstrations.

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Than Povi Fine Art Gallery, the Native American art gallery adjacent to Gabriel’s Restaurant in Cuyamungue (Exit 176), is the first stop for maps and hosts the Tour’s Reception on Friday, September 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, as well as the Silent Auction on Friday evening and all day Saturday.

Tour maps are available at Santa Fe hotels and B & B’s, in Friday’s (September 18th) PASATIEMPO, on the tour website, www.pojoaqueriverarttour.com or at Than Povi (Stop #1). One can also follow the yellow and black highway signs off 502 and obtain maps at artist’s studios.

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Pecos Studio Tour

Open Studios September 19 and 20, 2015 Come join us at our studios and galleries!

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The Pecos Studio Tour is made up of a loosely knit group of artists living in and around the village of Pecos in northeastern New Mexico. Located 20 minutes from Santa Fe (I-25 North), our small community hosts a blend of unique people. Besides artists in all media, many residents have long historic and cultural ties to the area.

Situated on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pecos enjoys four beautiful seasons. With clean air and wonderful light, it’s the perfect atmosphere for creating inventive art. Our mountains also offer great outdoor recreation.

The images on this page represent the work of many of the artists who will participate in the Pecos Studio Tour in 2015.

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High Road Artisans New Mexico Art Tour

Open Studios September 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2015 Take the High Road!

The High Road Art Tour, now in its 18th year, is one of the most renowned art tours in the Southwest and an opportunity to encounter some of New Mexico’s most outstanding artists.

Many High Road Artists exhibit regularly at museums throughout the nation and world, have been award winners at Spanish Market and other prestigious venues, and have works included in public permanent collections from the University of New Mexico to the Smithsonian.

During the last two weekends of September High Road Artists and Artisans open their studios to the public.

Some are open throughout the year, and some only during the tour weekends. Along the scenic 30-mile route you’ll find traditional and contemporary art forms, pottery, weaving, retablos, paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and more. Tour brochures with maps are located at tourist venues, information centers, and hotels. You can also download a copy from our website, HighRoadNewMexico.com.

www.HighRoadNewMexico.com NMASTGuide.com/high-road-artisans-new-mexico-art-tour/ The images on this page are representative of the work of artists who will participate in the High Road Artisans NM Art Tour in 2015.

The High Road Art Tour is conducted by High Road Artisans, a non-profit with a mission to enhance the economic viability of the artists and artisans of the rural communities along the High Road to Taos in Northern New Mexico.

Partial funding is provided by New Mexico Arts, and Rio Arriba County and Taos County Lodger’s Tax Boards. For more information about the tour, artists, and the area, go to HighRoadNewMexico.com.

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Late Fall artists’ studio tours These artists’ studio tours make up the late Fall lineup:

El Rito Studio Tour October 3 and 4, 2015 10 am to 5 pm both days

Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour October 3 and 4, 2015 October 10 and 11, 2015 10 am to 5 pm all 5 days Abiquiu Studio Tour October 10, 11 and 12, 2015 10 am to 5 pm both days

Los Alamos Artist Studio Tour October 17 and 18, 2015 10 am to 5 pm both days Red Dot Art Weekend October 10, 11 and 12, 2015 October 17 and 18, 2015 10 am to 5 pm all 5 days Galisteo Studio Tour October 17 and 18, 2015 10 am to 5 pm both days

Eldorado Fall Show Friday, October 23, 2015 - 3 pm to 7 pm Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 9 am to 5 pm Dixon Studio Tour November 7 and 8, 2015 9 am to 5 pm both days

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Los Alamos Arts Council Saturday, October 17th 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday, October 18th 10 AM -3 PM Artists' Reception: Friday, October 16th, 5 PM to 7 PM in the Pajarito Room at the historic Fuller Lodge

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El Rito Studio Tour

Open Studios October 3 and 4, 2015 Come celebrate the 29th Annual El Rito Studio Tour. Hidden in plain sight is a small community embraced by the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where residents have lived quietly for generations cultivating lives that foster independence and creativity.

Fifty miles north of Santa Fe, just 12 miles off Hwy 84, El Rito is bursting with talent in both traditional and contemporary media including sculpture, pottery, weaving, welding, tin and iron work, paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography and collage, jewelry, handmade books and note cards, Spanish Colonial furniture and carving, and musical instruments.

Twenty stops, including two on the New Mexico Fiber Arts Trail and one on the New Mexico Potter’s Trail, will display the work of over 40 artisans in the setting in which it was created.

Visitors to the tour will be delighted by the variety of art, from local village arts and crafts to contemporary artwork.

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Map to the El Rito tour

Northern New Mexico College will open three departments for the tour: Fiber Arts, Spanish Colonial Furniture, and Retablos.

The El Rito Library will host its scrumptious “Death by Chocolate” fundraiser. The El Rito Quilters Guild will be selling quilts, pillows, art dolls, and drawstring bags. Proceeds from the tour fund the Library’s general operating expenses. Local musicians will be entertaining at the library as well as the college campus.

Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy a stroll in the crisp fall weather and work up an appetite. At the College their Café will be open to the public. There are park benches in their tree-covered park to rest and enjoy a meal. In the village, El Farolito will be cooking their famous chile, enchiladas, burritos, tamales, rellenos, and frito pies. At the Parish Hall of the San Juan Nepomuceno Church, the Altar & Rosary Society will be selling breakfast, lunch, and dinner items to raise funds.

The tour is small enough that visitors can see each studio with ease and varied enough that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Autumn - with golden cottonwoods, clear blue skies, warm days, and cool nights - is a particularly beautiful time to visit.

The images on this page are representative of the work of artists who will participate in the El Rito Studio Tour in 2015.

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10th Annual Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour

Open Studios October 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2015

www.MadridCerrillosStudioTour.com NMASTGuide.com/madrid-cerrillos-studio-tour/ The images on this page are representative of the work of artists who will participate in the Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour in 2015.

The 2015 10th Annual Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour will be held October 3rd & 4th and 10th & 11th, from 10AM till 5PM. This year’s 10th annual celebration promises to be the most exciting tour yet with over 20 studios along the Turquoise Trail. In lieu of the usual pre tour auction there will be an ‘in studio’ auction where tour goers can see auction items online and go to studios and bid on special works by each artist or they can buy the auction piece outright at a pre determined price. 50% of the proceeds will go to the Madrid Cultural Projects (sponsoring organization) and will be used to support the studio tour.

This tour is unique as Madrid and Cerrillos are the home to hundreds of artists and scores of galleries and shops as well as unique dining and entertainment venues. From full time practicing artists to emerging artists, to the beautiful Cerrillos Hills and Ortiz Mountains, this tour has it all. For more information call 505-469-7767.

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20th Annual Abiquiu Studio Tour

Open Studios October 10, 11 & 12, 2015 Discover a new world this Columbus Day weekend, October 10th, 11th and 12th, as more than sixty Abiquiu artists open their studios to friends, old and new, during one of the most beautiful times of the year in Northern New Mexico.

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The Abiquiu Studio Tour is a self-guided tour that takes visitors and collectors through the village of Abiquiu and the surrounding Chama River Valley – a landscape of imposing mountains, spectacular rock formations and the glorious rivers of the Piedra Lumbre basin. Complimentary maps are available at all the studios and local businesses. For further information visit www.abiquiustudiotour.org or call 505-257-1004.

The Abiquiu Inn on US Highway 84 in Abibuiu, NM is the location of the Studio Tour Preview Show from September 6 through October 30, 2015

Inhabited for centuries by Native Americans before and after the Spanish settled here in 1692, Abiquiu village is well-known internationally as the home of the renowned painter Georgia O’Keefe, who made it her permanent home. Visitors come to tour her house in the village, to visit nearby Ghost Ranch where she had a studio, and to enjoy the dramatic landscape that inspired her artistry. Abiquiu continues to attract a steadily growing community of traditional and contemporary artists.

On view will be a vertical timeline of arts and traditional crafts if the region, from signature Native American micaceous clay pottery and Hispanic inspired retablos, santos and furniture to contemporary paintings and sculpture, a variety of Native and Southwestern themed works, photographs, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and wearable art. The range and quality of the art, the spectacular landscape and the welcoming atmosphere have made the Abiquiu Studio Tour one of the most well-attended and successful events of its kind. Experience the unique artistry of the region and explore its local color at this celebratory 22nd Annual event. Abiquiu is located on US 84, about one hour’s drive from Santa Fe.

The images on this page are representative of the work of a few of the 80+ artists who will participate in the Abiquiu Studio Tour in 2015.

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Los Alamos Artist Studio Tour

Open Studios October 17 & 18, 2015

www.LosAlamosStudioTours.com NMASTGuide.com/los-alamos-artists-studio-tours/ The images on this page represent a few of the works of artists who will participate in the Los Alamos Artist Studio Tour in 2015.

Last year, after an 8 year hiatus, a couple of local artists decided to get the studio tour going again. Sixteen artists participated in the 2014 tour and we had visitors come from all over New Mexico and from the Balloon Fiesta to see what Los Alamos had to offer. It was a success! This year, we are excited to do it again, but we have even more in store for our visitors.

The 2015 Studio Tour will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, October 18th from 10am to 3pm. There will be an artist’s reception on Friday, October 16th from 5pm to 7pm as well. Samples of all of the artist’s work will be on display throughout the weekend in the Pajarito Room at the historic Fuller Lodge.

LAAST is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which operates under the sponsorship of the Los Alamos Arts Council and consists of a working committee of artists. Right now, we have a vast array of artists participating, but we’re still accepting applications all the way up until August 1st.

Los Alamos has a very interesting history. We’re best known as the Atomic City and for our role in the Manhattan Project during WWII. And although our little city is steeped in science, we have so much more to offer. We have countless outdoor activities, a wonderful variety of shops and a vibrant community of artists who are ready to show off their talent. This year, we’re planning an art themed weekend in Los Alamos, getting as many people in the community involved as possible. The 2015 tour is scheduled to run on the same weekend as the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s Arts & Crafts Fair and there will be demos and activities at the Lodge as well as art that can be seen at various businesses throughout town.

October is a picturesque time to visit northern New Mexico.

The Jemez Mountains provide a kaleidoscope of color to all who drive through. While the leaves shift from green to orange to yellow and the skies stay a brilliant shade of turquoise, you can add to the palette by visiting the homes and studios of these talented New Mexico artists.

The Pajarito Room in the historic Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, NM

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Red Dot Art Weekend

Art Studio Tours in Silver City, New Mexico

Open Studios October 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18, 2015 RED DOT Galleries, Studios & Artists will be hosting their annual RED DOT Art Weekend on two consecutive weekends in October this year. First weekend will be Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 10-11-12, 2015. The second weekend will be Oct. 17 & 18, 2015. Both weekends will be filled with gallery walks, art shows and studio tours.

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On the tour in Galisteo, NM 2015 poster artwork

Galisteo Studio Tour

Open Studios October 17 and 18, 2015 Just a few minutes south of the historic city of Santa Fe is the village of Galisteo centered in the magnificent Galisteo basin. This all adobe village of some 250 residents boasts of an incredibly diverse artist population.

These artists, drawn by the natural beauty of our high desert surroundings and breathtaking sunsets, have made Galisteo their home.

As you wind your way through the many studios of Galisteo, you’ll see photography, paintings, pottery and ceramic art, retablos, jewelry, bronze sculpture, weavings, many hand crafted local arts as well as tasty local fare.

For over 25 years, these artist residents have participated in one of New Mexico’s premier studio tours. This annual event is virtually the only time the public is invited to tour the private studios and meet the artists that call this classic New Mexican Village home. Much of the tour can be done on foot. The ancient cottonwoods that line the Galisteo River give portions of the tour a special ambiance rarely found in New Mexico.

We hope you’ll enjoy your visit to our beautiful village.

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Dixon Studio Tour

Open Studios November 7 and 8, 2015 Group Show “Collected Works” November 6, 2015

A FALL TRADITION The 34th annual DIXON STUDIO TOUR takes place on Saturday Nov. 7th and Sunday Nov. 8th from 9AM to 5PM each day. The group show “Collected Works” will open on Friday Nov 6th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The Dixon Studio Tour is one of the oldest continuously running studio tours in the state. The Tour encompasses the adjacent villages of Dixon, Embudo, Rinconada, Canoncito, and Apodaca. Nestled in the Embudo Valley where the Rio Embudo flows into the Rio Grande, it is 50 miles north of Santa Fe and 25 miles south of Taos at the junctions of NM 68 and 75. The Tour owes its longevity and popularity to many factors like the community, the proximity of the active cultural scenes of Santa Fe, Taos, Taos Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, and Picuris Pueblo. Only a few miles from the Embudo Valley is the newly documented Mesa Prieta petroglyph and rock art site with over 60,000 images.

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Long known for its rich Hispanic heritage, (notably writer Estevan Arellano and Santero Horatio Valdez) productive farm lands, and pastoral beauty, the area has, in the last 30 plus years attracted many artists. In 1982 two of these artists organized the first Dixon StudioTour. People love to come to Dixon and the surrounding villages to wander among the orchards and visit the open studios featuring a wide spectrum of contemporary and traditional fine art and crafts.

Each artist creates their own world so the Tour visitors seem to step between worlds, using the Tour map to make their own discoveries.

The local community is included with the Mercado at the local school and the Mercadito at the Mission building. Both venues feature many homegrown and homemade local products as well as traditional New Mexican lunches.

The “Collected Works” show features an outstanding piece by each of the artists on the tour. The show opens with a reception at the old library, on Friday Nov. 8th at 5:30 PM and runs throughout the tour.

This is an opportunity to preview the new work and plan which tour stops are musts to see. Next to the group show and on the side of the local co-op, is a new ceramic mural celebrating the local community and created with the help of local youth and sponsored by Dixon’s award winning library.

Get info and pictures, and download maps at www.dixonarts.org. “Like” Dixon Studio Tour on Facebook.

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