Espanola, New Mexico The Jewel of Northern New Mexico. Espanola was founded in 1598 by Spain as the first capital of New Mexico. It sits in the northern Rio Grande Valley between the Jemez Mountains and Truchas Peaks, and is a very convenient base for exploring northern New Mexico.  Espanola has many lodging options and the best selection of restaurants. Don't miss the world-class local artists.  Let us be your tour guide through the Beautiful Espanola Valley.

 

 

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Galleries and Artists in the Espanola Valley and the Northern New Mexico area.

Chimayo Weavers - Centinela Traditional Arts shows hand-woven textile art in the Chimayo / Rio Grande weaving tradition of Northern New Mexico of the American Southwest. HCR 64 Box 4, Chimayo, NM 87522.  (505)351-2180, Toll Free (877) 351-2180
Bill Loyd & Sandra Holzman Gallery & Sculpture Garden - Wind chimes, Steel Sculpture & Fountains. Contemporary Fine Art & Handpainted Silks. In Truchas, on the High Road Between Espanola & Taos.  1612 State Rd. 76, Truchas, New Mexico 87578
(505) 689-1090
Cardona-Hine Gallery - Contemporary Impressionist and Expressionist Paintings by Barbara McCauley and Alvaro Cardona-Hine. Landscape, Figure, Totems, Large Mythic Paintings, Birds. On the High Road to Taos. Travel Half Mile into Truchas Village. Open to Collectors. 82 Route 75, P.O. Box 326, Truchas, New Mexico 87578 - Toll Free (866) 692-5070, (505) 689-2253,  Fax (505) 689-2903
Castillo Gallery - Contemporary Fine Art, Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, Traditional and Contemporary Cordova Wood Carvings by Paula Castillo and Terry Ensenat Mulert. On the High Road to Taos, One Mile into the Village of Cordova.  P.O. Box 309, Cordova, New Mexico 87523 (505) 351-4067
Chimayo Trading and Mercantile - Where History Meets Art in Northern New Mexico. Specializing in Historical Classics and The Best Contemporary Artists. In Chimayo, on the High Road to Taos. NM Hwy. 76, P.O. Box 460, Chimayo, New Mexico 87522. (505) 351-4566,
(800) 248-7859, Fax (505) 351-4566
Jemez Pueblo Pottery - Linda Chinana - Beautiful handcrafted Southwest Designed dinnerware. Jemez Pueblo pottery containing wedding vases, storytellers, corn maidens, and traditional pottery.  (505) 852-1212 fax:  (505) 852-1212
Hand Artes Gallery and Sculpture Garden - In Truchas, on the High Road to Taos. P.O. Box 417, Truchas, NM 87578. (505) 689-2443, (800) 689-2441
Kit Lynch's Purple Canyon Arts - Passionate Plein Air Pastel Paintings by Kit Lynch. Joyous and Colorful Paintings of this Magical Area. 20 Minutes North of Espanola in Pilar, NM. Call or Visit Website for Hours. 2888 N. State Rd. 68, Pilar Route, Box 15-D, Embudo, NM 87531.
(505) 505 737-9334, Fax (505) 737-9333
Ojo Sarco Pottery - Contemporary Pottery by Kathy Riggs & Jake Willson. Dichroic Fused Glass by George Zarolinski. Traditional Ojo Sarco Weavings. Petroglyph Pottery by Holly & Dick Masterson. On the High Road to Taos, Six Miles North of Truchas on Hwy. 76. HCR 65, Box 76, Ojo Sarco, NM 87521. (505 689-2354
Ortega's de Chimayo - Eight Generations of Traditional Northern New Mexico Weavers. Beautiful Clothing • Colorful Accessories • Blankets • Purses • Rugs • Pillows • Vests • Coats. On the High Road to Taos...State Road 76 & County Road 98. P.O. Box 325, Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-4215, (877) 351-4215
Pierre Delattre Gallery & Studio - Paintings and Giclees by Pierre Delattre and Nancy Ortenstone.  On the High Road to Taos, in Truchas, 100 yards before the turn to Taos.  1632A State Hwy. 76, P.O. Box 304, Truchas, New Mexico 87578. (505) 689-1005 http://www.pierredelattre.com
Casa Feliz Gallery of Chimayo - This traditional adobe hacienda is an architectural marvel located in the historic Plaza del Cerro, Chimayo, New Mexico.  HCR 64 Box 16A, Chimayo, NM 87522  (505) 351-2470 
Green River Pottery - "From sculpture to dinnerware, I create “functional” stoneware—designed to be enjoyed through use." - 734 Hwy 76, Chimayó, New Mexico,  (505) 351-1174, theo@greenriverpottery.com
The Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center is a unique resource for fiber artists and those who find beauty in the fiber arts.
Clarence Medina -  Fine-Art original Plein -Air oil paintings depicting the southwest. Please visit the website for further information on studio visits and available workshops. My website will be updated frequently please check back.
El Llano Heights Press - Chicano poet from Espanola, currently residing in Albuquerque.  Contains sample poems and several good links.
Theresas Art Gallery & Studio - Largest Collection of Retablos in New Mexico, and a Large Collection of Local Woodcarvings, Theresa explains the Art form done by the different Artist it is a Educational Visit, Theresa's and Richards Retablos are featured in the Smithsonian and The Santa Fe Folk Art Museum Have featured in numerous National Publications  Highway 76 (high road to Taos) (505) 753-4698  www.theresasgallery.com - E-mail: theresasartgallery@yahoo.com
eL Gallery & Studio - Vivid watercolors, the art of eRic Luplow.  Sur-Folk, a collision between surrealism and folk art on The High Road. 95 CR 75 in Truchas.
The High Road Art Tour - The Annual High Road Art Tour takes place the last two weekends in September featuring traditional and fine art along Hwy 76, scenic byway, The High Road to Taos. Map brochures available on request.
Terrell Gates - Artist / Writer / Photographer / Scenic Designer.  I moved to Espanola in April from Los Angeles, CA, and expect to be here for the duration. You can check out my websites for any other details you might need to round out the listing.  Terrell Gates FINE ARTS  this site is under construction.  ROGON'S LAIR -  My old site it's more generalized.  (505) 747-6767
Embudo Desert Rose - Practical and whimsical Pottery and Wood Sculptures. Located 20min North of Espanola on state highway 68. tony@embudo-desert-rose.com
Chimayo Studio-Art Tour - Chimayo Museum-upcoming events, pictures, click on Past CCPA Projects to view pictures the artists, galleries and business on the tour. Chimayo Studio-Art Tour is held annually the second week in September.  It includes the villages of Chimayo, La Puebla, Cuarteles and Santa Cruz and is a Project of the Chimayo Cultural Preservation Association.  Traditional and Contemporary Arts and Crafts along scenic Hwy.76 Map-Brochure available or call (505)747-1777 for more information.
Ghost Pony Gallery - Ghost Pony Gallery sits in the mountain village of Truchas overlooking Canada Hondo. Resident artists Trish Booth and Leonardo Pieterse create bold large scale oil and mixed media paintings and small, elegant iconic botanically oriented pieces with gold leaf. ghostponygallery@gmail.com
Studio of Diana Bryer - Original art by Diana Bryer. posters, prints, jewelery, personal collection of antiques and collectables, Rustic Birdhouses created by Diana`s son Simon Vigil.  By appointment or by chance.  505.753.5701.  On the road to historic Chimayo
Merle Cruser - I'm an acrylic painter and paint missions, sunsets, landscapes and whatever suits my fancy. I watch people smile when they view my art and they call my art 'happy art'.  I have a home gallery and it can be viewed by appointment only.  Call 505-927-9013. e-mail: m_95713@yahoo.com  Websites:  www.artwanted.com/cruserart - www.folkartists.org/cruserart - www.paintfolio.org/cruserart - www.redbubble.com/cruserart
Tony Trujillo - Local Artist who's media is Fine Art Impressionist Landscapes.
E-mail: tonytrujillofineart@hotmail.com
Albinita's Studio-Gallery - Studio of folk artist Delores Daniels, Gallery represents many well known northern NM artists and craftspeople.  Located at 330 Hwy. 76 in Cuarteles.  Paintings, folk art, retablos, jewelry, pottery and more! P.O. Box 156 Santa Cruz, NM 87567 (505)747-1777.  albinitas@cybermesa.com 
Toni Roller Indian Pottery Studio & Gallery - Santa Clara Pueblo, Box 171, Espanola, NM 87532-0171 (Hwy 30, 1½ mi south of Espanola; follow Toni Roller pottery signs west of the Hwy at Santa Clara Pueblo); 10am-5pm; Mon-Sat, except holidays; (505) 753-3003; O/M: Toni Roller (Santa Clara Pueblo); craftsperson. Handmade traditional Santa Clara Pueblo pottery of natural materials and fired outdoors; made by Toni Roller, sons Cliff and Jeff, daughter Susan, grandson Charles and Toni's mother Margaret Tafoya.
Atelier Lumiere Stained Glass - Over 30 years experience in the craft, have completed residential, commercial and ecclesiastic commissions. Performs condition surveys and documentation, repairs and restoration for historically significant work as well as design and fabrication for new installations.

The cost for new work ranges from $75.00/sq.ft. to $500.00/sq.ft. depending on the quality of the glass, level of detail and processes involved, i.e. painting, acid etching, staining, sandblasting, etc. No retail outlet, work by commission only.
 (505) 685-4736.   E-mail: atelier_lumiere@direcway.com

Naranjo's Trading - New and old Native American art. Jewelry, pottery, traditional Indian clothing, moccasins, baskets and furs. Located 1/2 mile sought  of Intersection 84/285 and 106 in Arroyo Seco.  (505) 747-1206 e-mail: NARANJOTRD@NEWMEXICO.COM
Lumbre y Luz - Ivy Fasko - Traditional and contemporary tin and silver studio located between Dixon and Ojo Sarco. Please come see my work at the Penasco Community Center during the High Road Tour (last 2 weekends in September) and at the Dixon Presbyterian Mission Building during the Dixon Studio tour - the first weekend in November.  PO Box 579, Dixon, NM 87527 metalisteria@valornet.com
Lonewolf Gallery - Old Santa Clara Canyon Rd, Espanola, NM 87532  (505) 753-2434
Native Traditional Pottery - Beautiful handmade pottery and Southwest Indian designed dinnerware. PO Box 1429, San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566  (505) 852-0053 nativetp2000@yahoo.com
Oke Oweenge Arts and Crafts - PO Box 1095, San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566 (off US Hwy 64, north of Espanola); 9am-5pm, summer; 9am-4:30pm, winter; tel (505) 852-2372; (San Juan Pueblo crafts-persons' cooperative); M: April Crane Star.

Traditional ceremonial dance clothes including mantas, shirts, sashes; modern items including vests, shirts, blouses, wall hangings, pillows, decorated with Indian designs; pottery; rattles; wood carvings; dolls; beadwork; silver jewelry; baskets; paintings. Special orders accepted. Mail order, retail. Send stamped self-addressed business-size envelope for price list.

Native American Heirlooms by Pearl Talachy - Rt 1 Box 114-M, Nambé Pueblo, NM 87501 (20 miles north of Santa Fe on Cty Rd 119); no regular hours; tel (505) 455-3429; (Nambé Tewa) potter. Pottery from native clay stone-polished and traditionally fired by the potter.
Roxanne Swentzell - PO Box 4154, Fairview, NM 87533; by appointment, tel (505) 753-6590; (Santa Clara Pueblo) artist. Contemporary and traditional pottery and clay sculpture.
Carlis Chee Studio - Highway # 285/84, Espanola, New Mexico 87532 
(505) 747-3737
Dorothy & Paul Gutierrez - PO Box 1441, Espanola, NM 87532 (State Road 4, Santa Clara Pueblo Reservation); 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; tel (505) 753-2890; O/M: Dorothy (Navajo) and Paul (Santa Clara), craftspersons.   Pottery animals, mudheads, storytellers, mudhead storytellers, nativity sets. Mail orders and special orders accepted. Write or call for details.
Sharon Naranjo Garcia
Media: Traditional Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery
P.O. Box 1313, San Juan, NM 87566  (505) 753-9857
Mabel Rendon - Media: Painted Bultos, Tin
P.O. Box 91
Velarde, NM 87582 - (505) 753-5166
Fairly a new artist/Santera
Ric Farley - Artist, landscapes, automotive art and lowbrow.  Winner of 2005 Espanola Arts Fest best of show and 1st place painting. P.O. Box 113, Abiquiu, NM 87510  (505) 685-0687
Felix A. López
Media: Painted Bultos, Straw Appliqué
P.O. Box 3691, Fairview Station
Espanola , NM 87533
Phone: 505-753-2785
Joseph López
Media: Painted Bultos
P.O. Box 3691, Fairview Station
Espanola , NM 87533
Phone: 505-753-2785
Jerry R. Martinez
Media: Painted Bultos
Route 3, Box 164
Espanola , NM 87532
Phone: 505-753-1112
Pablo Antonio Martinez
Media: Painted Bultos
P.O. Box 2124
Espanola , NM 87532
Rita V. Martinez
Media: Painted Bultos, Tin
P.O. Box 2124
Espanola , NM 87532
Phone: 505-753-5166
Juan D. Martinez Jr.
Media: Painted Bultos, Tin
P.O. Box 2124
Espanola , NM 87532
Phone: 505-753-5166
Dolores Salazar
Media: Painted Bultos
P.O. Box 65
Espanola , NM 87532
Phone: 505-753-6823
José Armijo
Media: Painted Bultos, Relief Carving, Retablo
P.O. Box 2084
Espanola , NM 87532
Phone: 505-753-2056
Clare Cresap Villa
Santera
P.O. Box 459, Alcalde, NM 87511
(505) 852-2376
Georgia C. Salazar Martinez & (sons) Guillermo & Ramon -  Media: Retablos, Painted Bultos, Hide Painting and Gesso reliefs  P.O. Box 735,
Medanales, NM 87548
Phone: 505-685-4290
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