2012 ARTfeast
Now in its 15th year, ARTfeast has become Santa Fe's premier winter celebration. The long weekend of events, February 24-26, 2012, is acclaimed for lifting spirits, satisfying palates, and paying for the artful experiences of Santa Fe's youth.
"A great time for a creative cause" is ARTfeast's motto in bringing together the finest art, food, wine, fashions, and homes. As a fundraiser for the nonprofit ARTsmart, ticket proceeds and purchases throughout the weekend are contributed to Santa Fe's public schools to purchase art materials, provide art programs and mentors, and fund art scholarships. More than $800,000 has been donated to date.
In the past decade, ARTfeast aficionados have come to prize not only the sumptuous cuisine created by the city's top chefs and art by the best painters and sculptors in the world, but also the remarkable originality of Santa Fe's budding artists, who compete in a variety of ARTsmart programs. Among them is the popular "I Made It!" ceramic plate design competition, the results of which are offered throughout the weekend, as well as artworks created by high school students mentored by Honorary Artist Sam Scott.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
The celebration commences on Friday at the Inn and Spa at Loretto where the Fashion Show and Luncheon offers a delectable meal complemented by fine wines and a runway presentation of fashions by local and regional designers.
At 5 pm, revelers take to the streets in the Edible Art Tour (EAT). Thirty members of the Santa Fe Gallery Association host special exhibition openings that are catered by the top restaurateurs and chefs in the city. Shuttle buses transport ticketholders from Downtown galleries to those on Canyon Road.
After EAT closes its doors at 8 pm, the party moves to the Ore House at Milagro where the Feast or Famine mixer purveys beer, munchies, music, and dancing. This new event is designed for the over-21 crowd.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25+26
Curious about what's behind those adobe walls? Fill your afternoons with the free Art of Home Tour. This self-guided tour of grand estates and in-town homes, selected by Santa Fe Properties, stimulates architecturally and visually with interiors bedecked in artworks supplied by Santa Fe gallerists. Both Saturday and Sunday
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
ARTsmart proudly recognizes Santa Fe sculptor Rebecca Tobey during this multi-course banquet created by Amavi Chef Megan Tucker, La Casa Sena Chef Patrick Gharrity, Max's Chef Mark Connell, Rio Chama Chef Tom Kerpon, and coordinated by Terra Chef Charles Dale. Fine wines accompany each course. During the live auction, collectors vie for a sculpture by Tobey and a set of 12 "Planets to the Max" plates created by Ramirez-Thomas students guided by teacher Elaine Kidd. Silent auction items include the winners of the "I Made It!" plate competition and decorative tiles created by Capital and Santa Fe high school students mentored by Tobey. Shuttle buses transport ticketholders from Downtown to Encantado Resort and Spa.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Sip champagne or mimosas while meeting artists and gallerists over an enticing blend of American and Native American cuisine at the Scottish Rite Temple. Myriad auction items provide a kaleidoscope of options for creating an artful life! Participating 2011 Artists/Galleries included: Peterson-Cody Gallery/Susan Romaine, Ventana Fine Art/John Axton, Waxlander Gallery/Matthew Higginbothan, Pippin Meikle Fine Art/Aleta Pippin & Barbara Meikle, David Richard Contemporary/Jean Wells, GF Contemporary/Eric Reinemannand Joe Wade Fine Art/Dan Bodelson. Auction: The live auction includes artworks by the participating artists, travel and spa packages, and an "I Made It!" Plate Set. A silent auction of paintings, sculptures, cooking classes, dining, jewelry, and metal sculptures designed by Santa Fe High School students keeps your bid number prominent.
For details and tickets visit, artfeast.com
For information contact Artfeast at 505.603.4643, info@artfeast.com
"A great time for a creative cause" is ARTfeast's motto in bringing together the finest art, food, wine, fashions, and homes. As a fundraiser for the nonprofit ARTsmart, ticket proceeds and purchases throughout the weekend are contributed to Santa Fe's public schools to purchase art materials, provide art programs and mentors, and fund art scholarships. More than $800,000 has been donated to date.
In the past decade, ARTfeast aficionados have come to prize not only the sumptuous cuisine created by the city's top chefs and art by the best painters and sculptors in the world, but also the remarkable originality of Santa Fe's budding artists, who compete in a variety of ARTsmart programs. Among them is the popular "I Made It!" ceramic plate design competition, the results of which are offered throughout the weekend, as well as artworks created by high school students mentored by Honorary Artist Sam Scott.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
The celebration commences on Friday at the Inn and Spa at Loretto where the Fashion Show and Luncheon offers a delectable meal complemented by fine wines and a runway presentation of fashions by local and regional designers.
At 5 pm, revelers take to the streets in the Edible Art Tour (EAT). Thirty members of the Santa Fe Gallery Association host special exhibition openings that are catered by the top restaurateurs and chefs in the city. Shuttle buses transport ticketholders from Downtown galleries to those on Canyon Road.
After EAT closes its doors at 8 pm, the party moves to the Ore House at Milagro where the Feast or Famine mixer purveys beer, munchies, music, and dancing. This new event is designed for the over-21 crowd.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25+26
Curious about what's behind those adobe walls? Fill your afternoons with the free Art of Home Tour. This self-guided tour of grand estates and in-town homes, selected by Santa Fe Properties, stimulates architecturally and visually with interiors bedecked in artworks supplied by Santa Fe gallerists. Both Saturday and Sunday
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
ARTsmart proudly recognizes Santa Fe sculptor Rebecca Tobey during this multi-course banquet created by Amavi Chef Megan Tucker, La Casa Sena Chef Patrick Gharrity, Max's Chef Mark Connell, Rio Chama Chef Tom Kerpon, and coordinated by Terra Chef Charles Dale. Fine wines accompany each course. During the live auction, collectors vie for a sculpture by Tobey and a set of 12 "Planets to the Max" plates created by Ramirez-Thomas students guided by teacher Elaine Kidd. Silent auction items include the winners of the "I Made It!" plate competition and decorative tiles created by Capital and Santa Fe high school students mentored by Tobey. Shuttle buses transport ticketholders from Downtown to Encantado Resort and Spa.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Sip champagne or mimosas while meeting artists and gallerists over an enticing blend of American and Native American cuisine at the Scottish Rite Temple. Myriad auction items provide a kaleidoscope of options for creating an artful life! Participating 2011 Artists/Galleries included: Peterson-Cody Gallery/Susan Romaine, Ventana Fine Art/John Axton, Waxlander Gallery/Matthew Higginbothan, Pippin Meikle Fine Art/Aleta Pippin & Barbara Meikle, David Richard Contemporary/Jean Wells, GF Contemporary/Eric Reinemannand Joe Wade Fine Art/Dan Bodelson. Auction: The live auction includes artworks by the participating artists, travel and spa packages, and an "I Made It!" Plate Set. A silent auction of paintings, sculptures, cooking classes, dining, jewelry, and metal sculptures designed by Santa Fe High School students keeps your bid number prominent.
For details and tickets visit, artfeast.com
For information contact Artfeast at 505.603.4643, info@artfeast.com
