About the Tour Directions to the Preview Gallery Eldorado Community Center La Hacienda Loop
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, then turn right onto Avenida de Amistad. Take the third right onto La Hacienda Loop, and follow the signs to the Preview Gallery.
Welcome to the 24th year of the Eldorado Studio Tour!
Open Studios: May 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special Thanks
The Eldorado Arts & Crafts Association is proud to sponsor the 24th annual studio tour. This year, the largest tour in New Mexico showcases 89 professional artists and artisans. Work exhibited includes painting, ceramics and clay sculpture, drawing, glass, jewelry, and photography. Also included are woodturning, digital images, fiber and wearable art, mixed media, and recycled arts.
The artists of the Eldorado Studio Tour are grateful to all of our sponsors and collectors for their generous support.
Preview Gallery
Open May 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
View the art. Note your favorites in the brochure. Plan your weekend. To better plan your Studio Tour weekend, we invite you to visit the Preview Gallery in the Eldorado Community Center. There you can view samples of the creative works of the artists and choose the studios you want to visit. The Preview Gallery will be open on May 16-17, the Saturday and Sunday of the tour, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Each participating artist donates a percentage of his or her sales from the tour to support selected nonprofit programs in the community. The Eldorado Arts & Crafts Association (EACA) donates an average of $4500 each year to Eldorado community organizations.
Artists Reception May 15, 5-7 p.m.
The tour weekend kicks off on Friday evening with an Artists Reception at the Eldorado Community Center. At the reception, you will be able to meet and talk with the artists and preview their work while listening to the music of David Yard.
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Learn more about the Eldorado Studio Tour and the artists at www.eldoradostudiotour.org