Fine Arts in New Mexico

Fine Arts

In New Mexico, also known as the State of the Arts, there are more working artists, open studios, artist owned galleries, Fine Art galleries, specialty and artisan oriented shops, well you get the idea, than any other state in the union per capita. Our artistic tradition began over 2,000 years ago with the Paleo Indians. In fact an entire type of arrow head and flint knapping technology is named after the eastern New Mexico town of Clovis where they were first discovered.

From the dynamic Puebloan cultures to our Hispanic heritage through the colonial period to the beginning of contemporary Arts with the arrival of Georgia O'keeffe New Mexico's reputation for Fine Art and individual expression is unparalleled.

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Galleries

New Mexico has it all - Native American arts and crafts, contemporary painting, sculpture, jewelry, glassblowing. Here in our business listing you will find a growing directory of galleries around the state. View the directory here.

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Studio Tours

All year round there are organized studio tour in many of the small villages around the state. It is a great way to explore the state, see a variety of art, meet artists and eat great food. The chronolgical list of studio tours can be viewed here.

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Artist Studios

Many artists open their studio upon request. View the directory here.