Arguably one of the most famous art markets in the world, the Santa Fe Indian Market is getting underway. We can tell because there is a lot of traffic, a lot of private jets flying in to the airport, and every square inch of space downtown is filled with vendors.

It is truly a fantastic weekend to be in Santa Fe - the weather recently has been beautiful, and this years market has a stellar lineup of artists, some new to the market, some long timers. While you’re here, be sure to check out the massive projects that have consumed Santa Fe for the last year or so. Downtown , the new New Mexico History Museum is nearing completion, the new Santa Fe Convention Center (aptly named - The Santa Fe Convention Center) is almost done too. A fast paced and exciting lottery handed out coveted monthly parking spaces in the new underground lot.

Over at the railyard, the new Warehouse 21 recently opened right next door to Site Santa Fe. Behind Site Santa Fe and all along Cerrillos Road you’ll notice the new Railyard park. Not quite done yet but the opening is scheduled for mid September. Closer in , there are new and newly renovated galleries along Guadalupe St, and the Market Center (housing REI and many others) is nearly done as well.

Be sure to check out the Parade of Homes - a showcase of fine homes in all areas of town in which to showcase your newly purchased art.

Welcome, and enjoy your weekend!

GDS

Hi Everybody,

This is just a quick post announcing the launch of GalleriesdeSantaFe.com, the new portal for all things art-related in Santa Fe. Wondering which galleries in town represent your favorite artists? Wondering what openings are going on this Friday for the gallery walk on Canyon Road? Need to remember the galleries you wanted to visit while in Santa Fe? GalleriesdeSantaFe.com is the answer to all of these questions. We hope you enjoy it tremendously.

In Art News…

Probably the latest and greatest things going on in Santa Fe, besides the Santa Fe Opera season, is the ongoing SITE Santa Fe Biennial, entitled Lucky Number Seven. Curated by world-reknowned curator, Lance Fung, the Biennial is a multi-national, multi-media, multi-venue, site-specific art installation representing the integration of thought, collaboration, and creation. All of the artists are considered “emerging” artists, and all of the pieces have been commissions specifically for the Biennial.

Opened on June 20, the Biennial has come to achieve international acclaim. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll never be able to see these works again once the show is deconstructed as the all the art will recycled. For more information, please visit www.sitesantafe.org.

Talk to yah,

GDS