Santa Fe's Vibrant Art Scene Blooms in May: Must-See Events and Festivals
As spring warmth settles over Santa Fe, vibrant flowers bloom across the city, and captivating art spills onto yards and front porches. For art lovers, May is the ideal time to visit The City Different. Explore these standout events happening throughout the month.
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CANYON ROAD SCULPTURE MONTH
All Month Long
Historic Canyon Road Arts District
Canyon Road Sculpture Month features Sculpture and Garden Tours over Memorial Day weekend. Galleries host sculptor demonstrations and discussions on processes like site-specific design, finishes, and the lost wax technique.
ADOBE MAKING WORKSHOP
Each Saturday in May
Palace of the Governors and San Miguel Chapel
Hands-on workshops teach traditional adobe brick making from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Bricks produced support statewide preservation projects. The first two sessions are at the Palace of the Governors; the last two at San Miguel Chapel.
PERFORMANCE SANTA FE: EMERSON STRING QUARTET
May 10, 2019
Lensic Performing Arts Center
The Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, celebrated for 40 years, delivers exquisite chamber music with a rich tonal palette, seamless blending, and masterful technique.
CANYON ROAD SPRING ART FESTIVAL
May 10 & 11, 2019
Historic Canyon Road Arts District
Immerse in art, music, food, and demonstrations on Canyon Road. Highlights include the Artist Quick Draw, silent auctions, and displays from dozens of artists across diverse media.
SANTA FE JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
May 11, 2019
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Join Santa Fe's Japanese community for stage performances, activities, specialty vendors, and authentic festival street food evoking traditional Japanese celebrations.
ELDORADO STUDIO TOUR
May 18 & 19, 2019
Various Artists Studios in the Eldorado Community
Tour over 80 studios near Santa Fe, featuring paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and more in painting, glass, fiber, digital, wearable, and recycled art.
NATIVE TREASURES
May 25 & 26, 2019
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
The 15th Annual Native Treasures Art Market showcases museum-quality Indian art from over 200 leading Native American artists.
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO FINE ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD
May 25-27, 2019
Cathedral Park
Local artisans present juried fine arts and crafts at Cathedral Park during Memorial Day weekend.
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