Native American
Santa Fe offers a visual feast for art lovers of all sorts, whether you're a serious collector or a fan who finds joy in just viewing the work.
With more than 250 galleries to explore, you'll be astonished by the city's array of art, including traditional and contemporary painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, textiles and more.
Get a chance to meet some of the artists at Santa Fe's famous Friday evening gallery openings, which take place year-round but with more frequency during the summer months.
As you walk the city discovering one gallery after another along the legendary Canyon Road, around the Plaza and downtown, and in the developing historic Railyard District, you'll agree: art lies at the heart of Santa Fe.
With more than 250 galleries to explore, you'll be astonished by the city's array of art, including traditional and contemporary painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, textiles and more.
Get a chance to meet some of the artists at Santa Fe's famous Friday evening gallery openings, which take place year-round but with more frequency during the summer months.
As you walk the city discovering one gallery after another along the legendary Canyon Road, around the Plaza and downtown, and in the developing historic Railyard District, you'll agree: art lies at the heart of Santa Fe.
Adobe Gallery
221 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Specialists in contemporary and antique Southwest Indian Pueblo Pottery and Fine Art, Adobe Gallery's collection comprises Historic and Contemporary Southwest Indian Pueblo Pottery, Hopi Kachina/Katsina Dolls, Old Silver And Turquoise Jewelry, Baskets, Mission Oak Furniture, and Fine Art.
Adobe Gallery has a comprehensive book selection that includes a large Southwest Indian Pueblo arts and crafts selection--all viewable on this continuously updated website.
Evaluations and consultations can be arranged and we're always interested in purchasing or brokering Southwest Indian Pueblo Pottery collections. We can provide authentication of our merchandise to guarantee what we sell is genuine. We also provide a full refund of the purchase price to please you if you're not satisfied with your purchase for any reason. And what this means to you is peace of mind that you're buying authentic items and can feel comfortable with your purchase.
Evaluations and consultations can be arranged and we're always interested in purchasing or brokering Southwest Indian Pueblo Pottery collections. We can provide authentication of our merchandise to guarantee what we sell is genuine. We also provide a full refund of the purchase price to please you if you're not satisfied with your purchase for any reason. And what this means to you is peace of mind that you're buying authentic items and can feel comfortable with your purchase.
Allan Houser Gallery
125 Lincoln Avenue, Ste. 112
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Representing the estate of Allan Houser. Located just off the Plaza in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, at 125 Lincoln Avenue, Ste. 112. The Allan Houser Gallery showcases sculptures, drawings and painting by Allan Houser. We are open six days a week from Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.
sales ~ consignments ~ appraisals
Allan Houser Sculpture Garden Tours
Tours by Appointment only. Closed Weekends.
TOURS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Monday - Friday 10:00 am or 1:30 pm.
$25 p/person, includes tax. Closed weekends.
Please call or e-mail for a map or directions
toursandevents@allanhouser.com 505.471.1528
The Allan Houser Sculpture Gardens offer you the opportunity to experience the monumental works of American Master, Allan Houser, in the place where most of his works were inspired and created.
Originally designed as a family compound, the Gardens are where Allan worked daily for the last twelve years of his life. Tours available of Allan's newly opened Studio House, Sculpture Gardens, Visitors Center, Gallery & Gift Shop set amidst 12 lush acres of sage, chamisa, juniper pines, the Ortiz Mountains, and our beautiful New Mexico skies!
You may never have the opportunity to see this many Houser sculptures, paintings, and drawings, in one place, so come out and visit us sometime! It is truly a memorable experience. Tours are two hours long.
Located off the historic Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14) off I-40 or I-25.
You may never have the opportunity to see this many Houser sculptures, paintings, and drawings, in one place, so come out and visit us sometime! It is truly a memorable experience. Tours are two hours long.
Located off the historic Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14) off I-40 or I-25.
Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery
100 West San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
We also appraise American Indian pottery. If you are unable to bring the piece to us, we can appraise from clear photographs. We will need photographs of the piece straight on, the inside and the bottom plus an accurate measurement of the height and diameter. (please no rulers placed in the photo) Any information about the history of the piece is requested. Our charge is $100 per piece.
Our gallery hours during the summer are Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday: Noon - 6:00 PM. During the winter our hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sunday: Noon - 5:00 PM.
Bahti Indian Arts
119 East Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Unique and traditional contemporary Indian art from Hopi katsinas to unique jewelry, to storyteller figurines and American Indian made baskets as well Navajo rugs and a host of unique items of Indian art.
The Bahti family's roots in the Indian arts field go back to 1949 with the Ghost Ranch Trading Post near Abiqui, NM, later moving to Tucson and still later expanding back to New Mexico.
The Bahti family has been an authoritative source for fine, authentic Indian art for over half a century. Tom and his son Mark, who now runs the business, have written over a dozen books on the subject. Come, browse and visit!
Beals and Abbate Fine Art
713 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
With a passion to bring to Santa Fe the finest in contemporary art, Beals & Abbate Fine Art is located on Historic Canyon Road. The historic building houses strong adobe bull-nosed walls, textured sand-blasted vigas and rich stained wooden floors with an infusion of Tibetan doors, east-Indian tables and desks and subtle asian-influenced carved chairs. The quality in the work of the building reflects the quality of every Beals and Abbate Fine Art artist.
Each artist with their unique style, invite the viewer to see their perspective of the world. From traditional landscape and still-life to whimsical figurative and abstract, you'll find a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, bronze, stone and formed concrete. Stroll up Historic Canyon Road and say hello to owners, Robert Beals & Anthony Abbate and Director, Jacob Martinez as we share our belief in some of the best contemporary art in Santa Fe.
Each artist with their unique style, invite the viewer to see their perspective of the world. From traditional landscape and still-life to whimsical figurative and abstract, you'll find a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, bronze, stone and formed concrete. Stroll up Historic Canyon Road and say hello to owners, Robert Beals & Anthony Abbate and Director, Jacob Martinez as we share our belief in some of the best contemporary art in Santa Fe.
David Nordahl
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Born in 1941, Nordahl grew up on a farm in Minnesota. He drew and painted from an early age.
In 1978, Nordahl began painting the Apache. Of all the Native American tribes, the Apache continue to be the least known or understood.
In 1988, Nordahl began painting for Michael Jackson. Together, they created paintings and plans for amusement parks and attractions in Las Vegas. This working relationship continued till Michael's death in 2009.
Nordahl lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and continues to paint the Apache as well as fantasy, people and animals. His paintings can be found in museum and private collections in the U.S. and many foreign countries.
Nordahl lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and continues to paint the Apache as well as fantasy, people and animals. His paintings can be found in museum and private collections in the U.S. and many foreign countries.
Gary Kim Fine Art Gallery
228 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Gary Kim Fine Art Gallery & Studio is located one block away from historic downtown Plaza and right across from famous hotel, Inn and Spa at Loretto.
Grimmer Roche
422 W. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
A leader among dealers of museum quality American Indian art, GRIMMER ROCHE provides an extensive inventory of Plains, Plateau, Prairie, Southwest, Northwest Coast, Eskimo and Eastern Woodlands antique tribal art. Viewing is by appointment.
Image Consulting For Your Life
224 Alta Vista St
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Professional personal shopping service for anything having to do with personal image and style. With 26 years of experience, I specialize in making sure your shopping experience in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas is efficient, focused and enjoyable. You'll take home the best that Santa Fe has to offer and clothing, accessories and even art that suits you and your lifestyle.
Institute of American Indian Arts, the College of Contemporary Native Arts
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
The Institute of American Indian Arts has a straightforward and powerful mission: to empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning and outreach. To accomplish this, the college offers both two and four year degrees in creative writing, Indigenous liberal studies, museum studies, new media arts, and studio arts.
The only school in the state of New Mexico to have National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredidation, the Institute is open to anyone. One does not have to be enrolled in an American Indian tribe to attend.
Kristin Johnson Fine Art
323 East Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Across From the La Posada Resort
Kristin Johnson Fine Art has respectfully and diligently selected to represent several visibly diverse artists, each expressing a different perspective on their personal journey in life and in art. The art exhibited is wide-ranging; from monumental public sculpture, to ethereal landscapes, abstract expressionism, humor infused bronze figures, encaustics, to Americana, Southwestern photography and realism. While formally and visually distinct, the artists share a nuanced exploration of their musical inspirations, styles and mediums and the subjective excesses their muses enable.
Matthew Chase Ltd.
By Appointment Only
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Gallery specializing in antique American Indian art and paintings of the American West. Artifacts include beadwork, pottery, and other Native material. Artists include Borg, Fechin, Delano, Leigh, Payne, Pletka, Sandzen, Rollins, & Widforss, as well as the Taos Society of Artists and the Santa Fe & Albuquerque art colonies. French artist Antoine Tzapoff is exclusively represented.
Morning Star Gallery
513 Canyon Road
For 25 years, Morning Star Gallery has been the premier destination in Santa Fe for masterpieces of Antique Native American Art. We also feature antique New Mexican furniture and devotional arts, American paintings and sculpture, as well as an "Art for the New Collector" line of Contemporary Native American art. We offer consultations and appraisals as well.
Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
108 Cathedral Place
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Located in downtown Santa Fe, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is dedicated solely to advancing the discourse, knowledge and understanding of contemporary Native arts. The Museum's exhibitions, publications and educational programs challenge pre-conceived notions of contemporary art. The Museum is home to the largest collection of contemporary Native art in the world and the Museum Store is a premiere shopping destination, offering the finest selection of contemporary Native arts and gifts.
Open 10am-5pm Mon. - Sat., noon-5pm Sunday. Closed Tuesdays and major holidays.
Adults admission $10
Seniors (62+), Students with valid ID, and Residents of NM: 1/2 price
Native people, members, veterans, children 16 and under, and NM residents visiting on Sunday: Free!
Open 10am-5pm Mon. - Sat., noon-5pm Sunday. Closed Tuesdays and major holidays.
Adults admission $10
Seniors (62+), Students with valid ID, and Residents of NM: 1/2 price
Native people, members, veterans, children 16 and under, and NM residents visiting on Sunday: Free!
Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Store
108 Cathedral Place
Santa Fe, NM. 87501
Located in downtown Santa Fe just one block from the plaza, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Store is the premier shopping destination for contemporary Native American art in Santa Fe.
The Lloyd Kiva New Gallery rotates exhibits year-round and provides space for special book signings and opening receptions.
Open 10am-5pm Monday - Saturday and 12 noon-5pm Sunday. Closed Tuesdays and major holidays.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
710 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
The outstanding collection showcases classic and contemporary Southwestern Indian paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, basketry and weaving. A permanent exhibition tracing the life of American Indians, "Here Now and Always" was curated in part by Native American elders, scholars and tribal members.
Nancy Youngblood Fine Traditional Native American Pottery
7 Avenida Vista Grande
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Fine Native American Pottery by award winning, Santa Fe artist Nancy Youngblood. Nancy has won close to 300 awards for her traditional pots.
View her work and read about Nancy and her methods following the "Old Ways". She also offers a video of her pottery making techniques.
Native Stock Pictures
1036 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Large supply of Native American Indian photographic prints by Marilyn Angel Wynn. Color, Sepia-Gold tone and encaustics. Framed and unframed. All sizes available. New gallery exhibit "Feathers & Leathers" show on November 23-24th from 10am to 4pm. All welcome
NewMexicoCreates.org
1437 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Stunning Art Work by New Mexico Artists. Shop for handcrafted jewelry, art work sculptures, ceramics, handmade pottery, art glass, metal arts, weaving arts, Native American art work and more. New Mexico Creates is an innovative program of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation that seeks to enhance the livelihoods of New Mexico's artists and artisans while building financial support for the Museum of New Mexico.
River Trading Post
610 B Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Arts of Native America. Contemporary and historic arts and artifacts from more than 50 Native American cultures. Featuring work by Cliff Fragua, Caroline Carpio, Mark Fischer, Amelia Joe-Chandler, Ramson Lomatewama, Philbert Honanie and many more fine artists.
Sherwoods Spirit of America
1005 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Sherwoods Spirit of America is Santa Fe's premier gallery specializing in 18th and 19th century Native American Artifacts and historic Americana. Located in the historic Bandelier house, please view the finest collection of beadwork, baskets, clothing, pottery, textiles, jewelry, moccasins, weapons, photographs and paintings available. We maintain an extensive, ever changing inventory. Whether you are a long time, serious collector, searching for specific items; a beginning collector; or simply an admirer of these historic artifacts we are sure you will be interested by the variety of objects we show you here.
Shiprock Santa Fe
53 Old Santa Fe Trail (Upstairs)
Santa Fe, NM 87501
A Rich Tradition of Fine Historic and Contemporary Native American Arts
Located on the second floor of the historic Silver building overlooking the plaza, Shiprock Santa Fe has the city's largest selection of Navajo weavings. Fifth generation trader Jed Foutz brings the expertise from a lifetime of buying and selling Native American art to his flagship location. Representing the finest in Native American jewelry, pottery, basketry and artifacts, complemented by an outstanding selection of mid century modern vintage modern home furnishings.
Silver Sun Gallery
656 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Located on historic Canyon Road in Santa Fe, the Silver Sun has been welcoming visitors for over 35 years. We carry a wide array of authentic Native American jewelry and fetishes. The Silver Sun is well-known for Native American handmade jewelry with collectible, natural American turquoise. We are always on the search to acquire turquoise from miners working individual claims and from personal caches. We believe the effort is paying off. If you wish, we have a large selection of natural turquoise stones from many American mines that you can select for your own designs. Our designers can guide you through the design process and have one of our in-house artists create the piece! Be it earrings, a pendant, a necklace or ring, we can make it happen!
Steve Elmore Indian Art
839 Paseo de Peralta, Suite M
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
We offer museum-quality artworks that reflect the best of native Indian culture and history in the Southwest," states Steve Elmore. The gallery presents an outstanding selection of traditional historic Pueblo pottery from 1860-1970 and features pieces by well-known matriarchs, which include Maria Martinez, Lucy Lewis, Margaret Tafoya, Nampeyo, as well as many others. Old Navajo rugs, pawn jewelry, Kachinas, baskets, numerous Hopi items, antique photographs and Pueblo paintings.
Tom Taylor Belts and Buckles
108 E San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Santa Fe's premier source of Custom, Handmade Belts and Buckles, Tom Taylor offers Gold, Sterling Silver, and Inlay buckles and ranger sets from the finest Southwest Buckle designers and artists.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
704 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Founded in 1937. Ongoing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Exhibitions feature works by established and emerging Native American artists. The historic Case Trading Post hosts ongoing events by featured artists and sells an array of jewelry, baskets, folk art, pottery, and weavings. Free admission. Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5.
