Art Today

In 2010, the Town of Taos celebrates with Return to Sacred Places.
Taos' rejuvenating, creative, and spiritual aspects are found
in the most simple moments to the grandest events.
Visit www.taossacredplaces.com for all the details.

In Taos today, creativity is a tradition and a way of life

Original art is on the walls of our restaurants, banks, the hospital, and most all public offices. Artists can be seen at work along downtown lanes and in the countryside. Someone (no one remembers who but everyone agrees) once claimed that Taos has more artists per capita than any town in the world, even Paris. And if you add musicians, writers, and filmmakers to that list, everyone in Taos is an artist.

Art in Taos; let us tell you more. We have over 80 art galleries. There are six museums in Taos that preserve and display historic and contemporary art. There are two major art festivals in Taos – Fall Arts and Spring Arts -- several film festivals, a poets and storyteller festival, and four music festivals - classical, jazz, and rock - what's your preference?

Taos has art on the walls, literally. There are murals throughout the historic downtown that depict Taos life and history. Most are contemporary but the murals in the old county courthouse on Taos Plaza date from the WPA era. Outdoor sculpture abounds: look for the red steel horse and wild cowboy in front of Centinel Bank, the bronze of Padre Martinez in Taos Plaza, the kinetic pinwheels and water sculptures outside local art galleries. All provide unusual backdrops for visitors to shoot family photos to send to the relatives at Christmastime.

To learn more about art in Taos visit these websites:

Museum Association of Taos

Taos Gallery Association

Taos Solar Festival

SOMOS (Society of the Muse of the Southwest)

Taos Center for the Arts

Taos Chamber of Commerce art members

Taos Pueblo Artists