NM2007 - New Mexico Gallery Guide

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ALBUQUERQUE

516 ARTS
516 Central Ave., S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-1445
516 ARTS is an independent, nonprofit art space located in the center of Downtown Albuquerque. The spacious two-story gallery is a unique, hybrid venue somewhere between a gallery and museum, which was launched as generator of arts and culture in the city's urban core. The adventurous exhibitions program features high caliber, content-driven work through a series of collaborations, bringing together a mix of local, national and international artists working in all visual media. Other programs offered include free gallery talks, educational tours, and poetry performances.

Ancient Traditions Gallery
400 San Felipe, N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 244-1402
Your best source of quality Native American, Casas Grandes pottery, and Southwest artwork regularly seen at events such as the Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Pueblos Show and the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. We carry pottery, jewelry, Hopi kachinas, carved fetishes, Navajo rugs, colorful gourd masks, paintings on canvas and on feathers from well-known local and Native American artists from Indian pueblos and reservations throughout New Mexico. Every item we carry is carefully selected for its beauty and authenticity.

Christin Wolf Gallery
206 1/2 San Felipe, N.W., Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104
(800) THE-WOLF
Christin Wolf has been setting the pace in contemporary Southwest jewelry design for more than 30 years. Native American hand crafted in our Old Town studio, Christin Wolf's designs incorporate a stunning Southwest palette of color into a contemporary yet classic line of solid sterling silver jewelry. Christin Wolf jewelry originates from the Southwest but is designed with a universal sensibility in mind, resulting in a wearability that is truly unique for Southwestern jewelry.

Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art
4115 Silver Ave., S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 232-0224; (505) 238-5071
Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art has featured the finest contemporary, mostly abstract, art in Albuquerque since 1993. Our new location is in the Upper Nob Hill district where live, work, play is what it's going to be all about. Our 2007-08 calendar features group exhibitions including sculpture, paintings, prints, photographs, handmade paper, metal collage, pastels, and glass by gallery and guest artists. Discover a plethora of unique, original, fine art for the home and office. Real art for real people.

Downtown Contemporary Art Center
105 Fourth St., S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-1983
The Downtown Contemporary Art Center (DCAC) is a one-stop shop for professional, creative services. The historic Yrissari building, located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, provides more than 6,000 square feet of individual working studio and exhibition space for local, national, and international talent. Our unique studios provide a stimulating work environment for a wide range of prolific entrepreneurs. The energy is always changing and allowing new talent to emerge. Gallery open: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment.

Matrix Fine Art
3812 Central Ave., S.E., Ste. 100A, Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-8952
Paintings, ceramic, glass, and sculpture by leading and emerging New Mexico artists. Hours: Tues. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Weds.-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Located two and a half blocks east of Carlisle between Solano and Aliso next to New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery.

Nemat Galleries
419 San Felipe St. N.W., Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 237-0300 Fax: (505) 878-0300
Fine 19th and 20th century American and European art; New Mexico, Southwestern, Native American, and Spanish Colonial art; antique and vintage Oriental and Navajo rugs, unusual textiles; vintage, antique photographs, lithographs, engravings, and old prints. Corporate rentals available. Located in historic Old Town, our extensive inventory of art includes works by: Janet Lippincott, Gerald Cassidy, Charles Reynolds, Juliette Manent, Vlad Stiha, Nan Sheets, Alexandre Nikolaiev Benois, Joseph Thors, Louie Ewing, and Arthur Musgrave.

New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery
3812 Central Ave., S.E., Ste. 100B Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-8952
Large selection of works on paper by outstanding artists from New Mexico, Europe, Japan, and Latin-America. Connected to a professional print workshop offering non-toxic printmaking classes and press rental. Hours: Tues. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Weds.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Located two and a half blocks east of Carlisle between Solano and Aliso, next to Matrix Fine Art.

Park Fine Art
The Galeria, Lower Level,
20 First Plaza N.W., Ste. 27, Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-1900
Located in the lower level of the Galeria, Park Fine Art offers an eclectic yet complementary combination of works by New Mexico artists, in company with rotating international exhibitions. The gallery takes on a very serene feel with a gentle line of utilitarian and decorative, wheel-thrown pottery, incredibly carved and lapidary jewelry, latilla crosses that express the prayers from an annual pilgrimage, and organically shaped sculpture hanging eerily throughout the gallery … just to mention a few. Visit us Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

PATRICIAN DESIGN
216 Gold Ave. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-7646
Established in 1984, PATRICIAN DESIGN, a delightfully colorful boutique, gallery, and interior design studio located in a vintage storefront in the happening Gold Avenue shopping district in Downtown Albuquerque, offers a uniquely entertaining destination for fine, fun, and functional art created by exceptional New Mexican artists. Rich oils, translucent watercolors, dazzling jewelry. For the home or office, also find fabulous fragrances by Thymes, Votivo, and Archipelago. Jazz up your tabletops for entertaining with hand crocheted Brazilian linens, artful pottery, colorful china, dramatic candles, Mexican pewter, and more!

Somé Gallery
121 Romero St., Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-1120
Discerning shoppers return again and again to Somé Gallery, distinguished for its exclusive artist engagements and unique collections in fine art, glass, jewelry, furniture, and the very best Native American jewelry and pottery. Walk through the Somé Gallery door and you are immediately immersed in beauty. Rich, colorful — nowhere does tradition and heritage blend so effectively with modern and contemporary quite like it does in Somé Gallery. You will come away with a wonderful sense that it is as old as it is new. Also on the Plaza in Santa Fe.

Star Diamond Gallery
302 San Felipe N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6608
Star Diamond Gallery is proud to present the magnificent original watercolor paintings and bronze sculptures by Michael Atkinson, original paintings and stone lithographs of RC Gorman, and contemporary metal furniture by Frank Seckler. Designer jewelry in silver, gold, and platinum grace our showcases along with colorful contemporary Native American jewelry. The bridal section features tension set collections that will show off a diamond like no other. Clothing, leather goods, shoes, gifts, and collectibles complete our 3,500-square-foot gallery. Open daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Volere Gallery
2041 South Plaza, N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-2930
Featuring fine contemporary jewelry, beautiful contemporary Native American inlay, unique engagement and wedding rings complement many other designer jewelry lines that fill our showcases. Ulla Darni chandeliers, Bill Mack sculpture, art glass, and many other fine artists make Volere Gallery a must see distinctive location. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Weems Gallery & Framing
• 303 Romero, N.W., Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-0302
• Eastdale Shopping Center, 2801-M Eubank, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 293-6133; Fax: (505) 294-6494
Weems offers incomparable variety on high-quality original art at affordable prices. Paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, wall hangings, stained glass, calligraphy, and original-design clothing represent the works of more than 200 artists. Pricing also varies to accommodate a wide range of buyers. "Art is for everyone, not just a luxury for a few."

CHIMAYÓ

• Chimayó Trading and Mercantile
P.O. Box 460, Chimayó, NM 87522
(505) 351-4566 (800) 248-7859
• Chimayó Trading del Norte
P.O. Box 578, St. Francis Church Plaza, Ranchos de Taos NM 87557
(505) 758-0504; (888) 758-0504
The Chimayó Trading and Mercantile Building, more than 100 years old, is a local landmark. This historic adobe gallery offers an array of art from local and nationally known artists. The collection includes Pueblo Indian pottery, paintings, Hopi kachinas and bronze sculptures. Our own jewelry line is created on premises plus we carry Navajo, Zuni, and Santo Domingo jewelry, plus an extensive selection of contemporary and historical Chimayó and Navajo Weavings. When in Taos, please visit our second location at the St. Francis Church Plaza in Ranchos De Taos.

SANTA FE

Chalk Farm Gallery
729 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-7125
Looking for an enchanted oasis in the Santa Fe desert? We invite you to step into paradise. Chalk Farm Gallery is Canyon Road's Mecca. Filled with Mother Nature's splendid elements: lush green gardens, sparkling waterfalls bathed in light, and the most magnificent display of visionary art, glass, sculpture, and jewelry. The artwork of Vladimir Kush alone will stop you in your tracks, force you to pause, and take a breath. Rare stone lithographs and recent works by Michael Parkes will be on display this year. Don't even think about it! Experience the magic of Chalk Farm Gallery. Free customer parking.

Charlotte Jackson Fine Art
200 W. Marcy St., Ste. 101 (Corner of Marcy and Grant), Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-8688
Charlotte Jackson Fine Art features contemporary work by nationally and internationally known artists in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, and sculpture. Specializing in monochromatic and reductive work.

Crossroads Contemporary
203 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-5700
Crossroads Contemporary is, by itself, worth the airfare to Santa Fe. It is an international collection to be savored slowly so that each new visual experience has time to touch the inner cords that inevitably connect the artist to the work," says Curtis Howell. These amazing artists are using mediums and materials in a nontraditional way including acrylic, oil, steel, ceramic, stone, and bronze. Artists include Destiny Allison, Antonio Arellanes, Suzanne Donazetti, Conrad Kern, Paul Tamanian, Samantha Keely Smith, Pamela Masik, to name some of a stable of 36 artists.

Gabriel Gallery
Hwy. 285, Exit 176, Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-9230
Just minutes north of the Santa Fe Opera, adjacent to the acclaimed Gabrie''s Restaurant, the 5,000-square-foot Gabriel Gallery and Sculpture Garden offer a true feast for the senses. The gallery focuses on regional artists primarily from New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. Look for, among others, oils and prints by Ed Sandoval, pastels by Ann Huston, weavings by Donna Lorraine Contractor, whimsical bronzes by Kelly Cozart, and magnificent oil paintings by Carole Pigott.

Joe Wade Fine Art
El Centro, 102 E. Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-2727
Santa Fe's premier fine art gallery since 1971 offering an extensive and diverse collection of masterful works by prestigious artists; featuring traditional, contemporary, and Western paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and handmade furniture. Open year-round, Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Justin Robert Galleries, LLC
307B Johnson St. Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-5000
Showcases sensuous, nude, figurative, female-form, dry point engravings by Czech Master Artist Tomás Hrivnác. His unique insights creatively express an obvious pleasure; yet simultaneously haunting, as they often beg the question of time and space. In addition, sensuous, intellectual Raku ceramics by acclaimed Europeans Sänger, Slivova, Sliva and Koristka are harmoniously integrated with Edward Fleming's exquisitely carved, classic marble and bronze figures. A further celebration of beauty is captured by Bill Heckel, Santa Fe sculptor and photographer. Justin Robert Galleries, LLC — sharing Johnson Street with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Manitou Galleries
123 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 986-0440 Fax: (505) 986-0447
Manitou Galleries is one of Santa Fe's most innovative and visitor/collector friendly galleries. The spacious Palace Avenue location offers one of the finest collections of contemporary representational painting and sculpture by some of the Southwest's most admired and collected artists. Among the list of distinguished artists are: Chinese-born master Jie-Wei Zhou, Miguel Martinez, Louisa McElwain, Roger Hayden Johnson, B.C. Nowlin, Ethelinda and figurative bronze sculptor Star Liana York. With an extensive show schedule, Manitou Galleries hosts creative gatherings for artists and the public.

Mountain Trails Gallery
200 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 984-0015
The Mountain Trails Gallery, an elegant and peaceful haven located on Old Santa Fe Trail just across the street from historic Loretto Chapel, features the ethereal paintings and prints of Santa Fe's premier landscape artist Dale TerBush. Also featuring works by M & I Garmash, Dale Peche, and world-renowned artist Pino. If you have come to the Southwest for the light, come to the gallery that captures it. Also represented are bronze sculptors Ed Natiya, Corrine Hartley, Robert Taylor, Vic Payne, Dusty Payne, and Dennis Jones.

Somé Gallery
On the Plaza
60 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-1589
Discerning shoppers return again and again to Somé Gallery, distinguished for its exclusive artist engagements and unique collections in fine art, glass, jewelry, furniture, and the very best Native American jewelry and pottery. Walk through the Somé Gallery door and you are immediately immersed in beauty. Rich, colorful — nowhere does tradition and heritage blend so effectively with modern and contemporary quite like it does in Somé Gallery. You will come away with a wonderful sense that it is as old as it is new. Also in Old Town in Albuquerque.

Spirit Dancer Gallery / Poema Boutique
225 Galisteo, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 466-2721
Spirit Dancer Gallery and Poema Boutique are located at 225 Galisteo. Owners, Connie Petersen-Greenker and Debra Kelly-Taylor invite you to experience this gallery/boutique concept. The art, photography, sculpture and Poema's fashions are fresh, exciting and exceptional. The artists, photographers, sculptors and designers at Spirit Dancer and Poema Boutique will delight you with their extraordinary vision of the universe.

TAOS

203 Fine Art
203 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-1262
203 Fine Art is a simply elegant contemporary art space, located in Taos on Historic Ledoux Street. We offer original abstract and modernist paintings in the style of the early expressionists and modernists, as well as modern sculpture. We also offer a collection of early modernist works. Please enjoy your visit to the gallery, as well as a stay in our exclusive and charming "Casita 203," a nightly rental, with restaurants, art galleries, museums and the Taos Plaza all only a stroll away.

Brazos Fine Art
119 Bent St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-0767
Brazos Fine Art, located in the heart of the Taos Historic District, is a destination gallery for the finest traditional and contemporary artwork in a diversity of genres and styles. The elegantly designed gallery has an Old World charm and graciousness that is unique to Taos. Established in 1992, the gallery represents nationally acclaimed local and regional artists who work in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, functional and decorative fused glass, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Brazos is open daily, call for hours.

Fenix Gallery
208A Ranchitos Rd. Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-9120
An innovative, fine art gallery, featuring prominent Taos artists with national and international presence. The gallery has recently relocated to the newly renovated historic Trujillo Home across from the Harwood Museum. The gallery represents Ken Price, Lee Mullican, Bea Mandelman, Earl Stroh, Alyce Frank, Barbara Zaring, William Davis, and Zoe Zimmerman, amongst others.

Inger Jirby Gallery and Sculpture Garden
207 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-7333; (866) 758-7333
Inger Jirby is an international artist. An expressionist/colorist, she paints exciting landscapes, interiors, and still-lifes. Inger is represented in prominent collections worldwide and in six major museums. Also featured are Fredrick Prescott, Priscilla Hoback, and Brian Two Hawks. The Inger Jirby Gallery is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Taos with a special reception all day Thursday, August 16th. Inger will have a solo show at Giacobbi Fritz Gallery at 702 Canyon Road in Santa Fe with new paintings, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 21st.

Lenny Foster's Living Light Studio/Gallery
2146 A Ledoux St. (next to Harwood Museum), Taos, NM 87571
(505) 737-9150
One of Taos' premier photographers, Lenny Foster's exquisite images honor the healing power of spirit — it's masterfully revealed in moments of grace and prayer in the Praying Hands series and in his ethereal, sepia-toned The way of the heart sunflower series. Lenny's newest collection, the Dreamtime of Horses, may leave you breathless. The common theme in his work is the presence of Spirit and Lenny beautifully documents it in all that he encounters. Lenny's gallery, formerly Emil Bistram's studio, is a must-see.

Mary Dolph Wood Studio/Gallery
222 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 613-0262
Visit the artist working in her studio/gallery on the historic and charming Ledoux Street. Located in the Blumenschein Courtyard, this studio is in the heart of Taos' historic art district. Mary's oil paintings are especially noted for her rich use of color and bold brushstrokes. Her works can also be seen locally at Brazos Fine Art, 119 Bent Street, Taos, and at Sage Creek Gallery, 200 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe.

Nancy Ortenstone Gallery
241 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 737-0799
The gallery opened on Taos' Ledoux Street in 2006. Nancy's work captures Northern New Mexico's unique qualities of light in sky and terrain in brilliant contemporary genre. The gallery is a feast of color and composition, complemented by paintings by Pierre Delattre, who expresses the magical bond between people and earth. "When I can dance with the colors and trust that each painting is the path to the next, my paintings undergo a transformative process. I hope to give the viewer an expansive space of reverie." — Nancy Ortenstone

R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery
210 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-3250 Fax: (505) 758-7590
R.C. Gorman (1931-2005) founded his Navajo Gallery in 1968. Located on historic Ledoux Street, one block south of the Taos Plaza, it is now one of the oldest galleries in Taos. The gallery offers a diversity of Gorman's many media in order to provide visitors a wide choice of collectibles. Original oil pastel drawings, paintings, original lithographs and serigraphs, bronzes, ceramics, hand-signed posters, and books are available. The gallery is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

RANE Gallery
214 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-0000
Known for his luminous and colorful oil paintings, Bill Rane's work blends the classical with the contemporary. Rane's work is displayed in his namesake gallery on Taos' historic Ledoux Street where you will see his enthralling magical style that captures a stunning range of the ancient mythologies of creatures. The Hellenic female appears in much of his work. "Let your brushes and your paint celebrate the beauty of life, tomb painter! It is remembrance of the light that ferries the soul to the far shore." — Bill Rane.

Wahleah's Taos Pueblo Gallery
Taos Pueblo, Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-9765; (505) 294-8056
Wahleah's, a family business rooted deep in traditions of her ancestors, sits just across the river from the main Taos Pueblo building and church. The gallery features the finest art collection created by Native American peoples: weavings, jewelry, pottery, Southwestern clothing, Hopi kachinas, storytellers, traditional drums, and sculptures. Wahleah's features jewelry by Wanda Valdez, deer and buffalo skin drums painted with traditional designs by Sean Flanagan, and sculptures by Louis Archuleta and Ned Archuleta. The gallery is open during Taos Pueblo's usual visiting hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Wilder Nightingale Fine Art
119 A Kit Carson Rd. Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-3255
Step into a gallery of relaxed and refined elegance, featuring original works of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel. and bronze. We are proud to represent Rory Wagner, recipient of the 2006 NM Governors Award for Excellence in the Arts. Also representing watercolors by Taos artist Tom Noble, dramatic sunsets by Stephen Day, cloudscapes by Phil Epp and works of other notable local artists. We have helped collectors acquire art of the region for more than 16 years. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.