From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 15, approximately 75 artists will convene along iconic Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a day of painting outside the dozens of galleries that comprise this thriving art district.
An art demonstration at Canyon Road Contemporary during a previous Canyon Road Paint and Sculpt Out.
The public is invited to take a walking tour of the galleries, stopping along the way to watch artists work, request spontaneous commissions, ask questions and simply enjoy taking in this colorful, festive event during one of the most beautiful times of year in Santa Fe.
The annual event is a celebration of Canyon Road's long cultural heritage and a time when artists painting en plein air along historic Canyon Road was a common sight. Today, the event has expanded to include the entire spectrum of contemporary art in many mediums, styles and genres, including sculpture. 
The public will be able to watch artists, such as Frank Balaam, “painting out” and working in a wide variety of mediums and styles along Canyon Road.
“This tour actually celebrates the history and flavor of Canyon Road through the last century,” says Canyon Road Contemporary Gallery owner Nancy Ouimet. Set in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, Canyon Road’s…quality of light, natural beauty and sense of deep culture has attracted creatives since its humblest beginnings.”
Sculptors will also have a presence along Canyon Road during the annual event.
Don’t miss out on the night before when some 25 participating galleries will stay open late to host individual receptions with many featuring selected artists. “Sure to be festive, galleries often do something a little different at their event as they have the opportunity to host several local and out-of-town artists who have traveled in for the reunion,” Ouimet adds.
Visitors watch as art is created along historic Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico.“There will be something for everyone to enjoy, and the rare opportunity to watch top-tier artists create," she continues. “Every conceivable medium will be represented—and possibly one or two not known before; the event has even seen tea bag paintings!—for the wonderment of all passersby.” —
15th Annual Historic Canyon Road Paint and Sculpt Out
When: October 14-15, 2022
Where: Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Information: www.visitcanyonroad.com
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