Amazing family & incredible costume designs. Museum is delightful!! & so interesting! Dances W…read moreWolves costumes OMG ! So FABULOUS! & be sure to do the video tour! We r going Monday .... Been there many times& we always take our out-of-town company!

What an amazing museum! We loved the $10 audio tour of all the costumes made and it was so cool…read moregetting to meet Cathy Smith, the actual costume designer for Dances with Wolves and so many different movies. She was a wonderful tour guide and answered all our questions about making costumes and the history. The audio tour and the costumes were amazing and we learned so much about the culture, movies, and history. Highly recommend visiting this museum if you visit Santa Fe. It's a must see.

As you might have guessed, High Road Artisans is on the High Road to Taos and just after you turn…read moreleft after arriving in Truchas. When I lived in Northern New Mexico back around 1980, Truchas was a remote place that you drove through, but rarely stopped as the locals didn't take too kindly to strangers. Maybe the influx of artists into this area has softened the cultural differences. Anyway, High Road Artisans is a nifty co-op that is worth a stop. When you enter the building, there's a big room in the back and some smaller rooms in front that feature a wide range of local art. I think there's also some studio space in other places. It's a very friendly place and folks here are really nice and helpful. Clean restrooms too. I ended up with a ringed barbed wire piece with a cross, that reminded me of this area's unique Easter-time religious practices. I'd love to come back and take another look.

Just across the street from the Truchas highway mural. I am one of 74 artists in this co-op. It's…read morecrammed with stuff, some great stuff and some really bad stuff but it's a Co-op, democracy in action and a great place to spend money with NO SALES TAX. Stop here for a bathroom break if nothing else. Open 10 to 5 everyday. Nice volunteers work here and can give you local information. Bottled water, sodas and tea available. Highlights include hand woven wool rugs, jewelry, Bill Loyd's bells, traditional weaving, pottery, Gerrard Durand wooden bowls, Sally Delap John paintings, Mary Hockenberry photographs, Betsy William's little plates, Kathryn Blackmun's whimsical tiles and plates, Jean Nichol's watercolors, handmade soap wrapped in high road illustrated papers, gourd art, prints, cards and tchotchkes.

This is a smorgasbord of art galleries. At least 20 if not more. Very walkable and a restaurant…read morepositioned right in the middle if you need to stop and wet your whistle. I will say the galleries are colorful and full of beautiful art. But almost all the galleries were southwestern art. Think lots of flowers, desert scapes, animals and animal bones, some other forms of contemporary realism. Some jewelry shops. All free to enter of course. Great outing for most people, just not really my style.

I had heard of this area for years, but hadn't gone to Santa Fe to explore it. Well, now I've had…read morethe opportunity and only wish I'd have done it sooner. As an artist, art walks and art districts are my life. It's not only research; it's also a source of regular inspiration. Canyon Road was dazzling with inspiration. The color that spilled from the galleries, the statuary that peppered the walkways, the road is a visual mapping of creativity. The galleries offer everything from antiquities to modern art, jewelry to textiles, crafts to fine art, open studio spaces to showrooms available for appointment only. There is definitely a southwest-influenced throughline along Canyon Road, but it's also got an international flair. There is a reason it's gained a reputation as a cultural art hub. If you find yourself in Santa Fe or planning a trip there, it is worth scheduling a half day or more for the experience. This "roadside attraction" is guaranteed not to disappoint. The true value in places like this is getting a taste of what it is like to be a part of the area you're visiting.

Eclectic and fun! A distinctive flair in everything. Unique warm and so Northern New Mexico like…read morenowhere else in the world.

I really liked Tito's. I liked Tito himself. This is one of the businesses I'm really looking…read moreforward to visiting again, as soon as this COVID business is done and gone with, 'cause that's gonna happen soon, right? RIGHT? Sure it will. But getting back to Tito, he said hello as soon as I walked in and welcomed me in. While I didn't spend a great deal of time here, nor a penny of my own money, I noted two basics: + A solid selection of Southwest-esque jewelry with just a smidge of artistic swerve, as in more than meets the immediate eye -- at fair prices + Some unexpected framed work, including work that took risks, without being overtly political See you once we chase them crazy COVIDs outta town, Tito.

Outstanding collection of woven blankets, throws, and clothing. I bought an exquisite men's coat…read morefully lined inside, one of a kind. So glad I stopped in! The lady waiting the counter was so nice! They take all major cards, you will need them!

Chimayo rugs and textiles, woven here for 8 generations. Beautiful stuff, and prices are really…read moregood for handmade artisan rugs. There's some smaller stuff too (placemats and whatnot), in case you're looking for less expensive but still nice gifts.

Oviedo Carvings and Bronze Gallery is located in Chimayó along the scenic High Road to Taos. I…read morepassed by last week. It was founded by the late Marco A. Oviedo (1948-2023), with the family-run gallery and foundry now continued through his son Tony, who carries on the master bronze-sculpting legacy. I have a number of Marco's pieces via direct purchase and the secondary market (usually ebay). That includes a bear family, a tall cat, and a nice Kokopelli. Tony's stunning work (which I've yet to purchase) features more expressive (and expensive) birds and other animals. You can see what he offers on the Chimayo Trading website.

The most meaningful gifts I will be giving this holiday season are my bronze artwork purchased at…read moreOviedo Carvings and Bronze. I bought two roadrunners, a gecko, and a gila monster. The weight and feel of the sculptures warm the heart, and the colors are earthy with gold accents and undersides. Most importantly, their expressions perfectly capture the character of these desert animals! Although no one can fully appreciate the labor of love it takes to make just one, I hope the Oviedos never retire their craft. Thank you for these gifts!

We walked into the gallery around 2pm Saturday the 27 of May. Stayed for a bit but realized our…read morefriend had been left behind. So began our way out. The Gallery owner noticed us leaving and indicated more was in back. We politely said no thank you and made our way out to find our friend. The gallery owner got very disturbed and yelled out "Fine, get out of here anyway" it was pretty disturbing. We then walked out to wait on our friend and sat on the bench outside to text our location to our friend. The man then came out and took the bench --just so we could-not sit. We left the front of the store because he obviously misread the situation and was acting erratically. After we found out friend we Noted the bench had been replaced. The gallery owner had most likely had a bad day but his reaction and attitude will not make us want to return. Very sad since we were quite excited to see his work. His loss. He might consider getting a retail person to take care of the store.

Friendliest gallery owner in town of Taos, a relaxed casual atmosphere with different kinds of art…read moredepending on the most recent show. I loved the watercolor show with some of Greg's father's work and the demo given by his father on a saturday afternoon. Excellent touch! Greg likes pop surrealism so prepare to see a great collection. Very personable and love that in anyone!!

Interesting sculptures in a well-groomed park. Enjoyed taking a few photos…read more I looked inside long enough to read the Mask Only sign. Since being completely vaccinated in May, I don't wear masks, so I left.

What a gorgeous gallery and sculpture garden. A quiet walk through the garden in the morning's…read morelight created a truly perfect backdrop of nature for such amazing pieces. It was a joy to view. I found it difficult to leave this amazing place and hope to visit again very soon. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space and sharing it with the world.