One of the world's major art centers, Santa Fe is a place where artists are equally at home working with the traditions of their ancestors and experimenting with contemporary techniques. But it's not just the visual artists who find their muse in this city. Musicians, dancers, actors, writers and chefs tap into endless ways to express their creativity, too, contributing to a rich blend of artistic activity.

Santa Fe is best known for its exciting array of visual arts, but it's also a thriving center for performing arts, with a steady offering of dance, music and theater events.

Literary arts flourish here, too, with a large community of local and visiting writers as well as regional publishers who gather for readings, booksignings and inspirational support.

The city's culinary arts scene is sizzling. We're known for great restaurants, but we also have annual food and wine festivals and acclaimed chefs who share their enthusiasm for foods of the Southwest and of the world in cooking classes.

There's no better place to appreciate Hispanic arts and Native American arts, both deeply rooted in the region's history.

Santa Fe is, without a doubt, one of the most artistic places on the planet.