Visual Arts
The Art of It All Santa Fe is synonymous with art. Bursting with more than 250 fine-art galleries, standout museums and hands-on experiences like studio tours, paint-outs and live demonstrations, Santa Fe is the third-largest art market in the country after New York and Los Angeles. The local art scene traces its roots to ancient Native American traditions, to the Spanish Colonial era that began more than 400 years ago, and to European and East Coast artists who settled here in the early 20th century. Today you can browse historic adobes along Canyon Road, wander warehouse-like spaces in the Railyard and catch thought-provoking exhibits Downtown or on Museum Hill. Discover for yourself why this modern-day art colony has not only survived but thrived over the centuries and experience firsthand how its collection of everything from the classic to the contemporary, the ancient to the avant-garde, makes it a mecca for art enthusiasts around the world.
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