Art Santa Fe
Art Santa Fe is one of the three art fairs in the city with American Indian Art Show and Objects of Art. This long-running contemporary art fair was launched in 2000 and takes place annually in summertime. It truly is the crowning show of the well-attended, 10-day Santa Fe Art Week. Thus, this popular event is a lively gathering of exceptional artists and international galleries from around the globe. The main focus of the fair is to grow audiences, gain knowledge and support innovation in contemporary art. So that, around 60 established galleries are carefully selected to exhibit hundreds of different artists. This high-quality makes Art Santa Fe a high attended event. As a matter of fact, art dealers, curators, collectors and simply curious visit the 4-day show to view and purchase artworks at all kind of prices. Finally, workshops, live art and performances are also part of the programme on offer.
Eric Smith shares his views!
President & CEO, Redwood Art Group
Art Santa Fe 2024
Location
Santa Fe Convention Center
201 W. Marcy
Santa Fe, NM 87501
United States
Dates
12 – 14 July 2024
Entrance Fee
General Admission: TBA
Tickets available in Spring 2022
Children Under 15: Free
Insights Art Santa Fe
Eric Smith
President & CEO, Redwood Art Group
What would you say is the DNA of Art Santa Fe?
Art Santa Fe is an intimate contemporary fair that welcomes world-class art and design presented by a diverse range of regional, national, and international exhibitors. In a city with a robust arts climate, the three-day fair provides a unique opportunity for galleries, dealers, established collectives, and solo artists to showcase cutting-edge fine art, decorative art, and design. For more than 20 years, Art Santa Fe has been known for its exceptional presentation, with a curated selection of exhibitors presenting for sale one-of-a-kind works in a gallery style venue. Art Santa Fe is one of Redwood Art Group’s annual art fairs, a roster that includes Artexpo New York, Art San Diego, Spectrum Brooklyn, Red Dot Miami, and Spectrum Miami.
What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?
From emerging to established galleries are invited to exhibit at Art Santa Fe based on their curated selection of artists and unique works of art.
What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?
Prices range from $500 to $100,000+. Art Santa Fe attendees are well-educated professionals, generally married with an average net worth of $1.5 – 2 million.
“The three-day fair provides a unique opportunity for galleries, dealers, established collectives, and solo artists to showcase cutting-edge fine art, decorative art, and design.“
Art Santa Fe © Widewalls
Who is the typical attendee of Art Santa Fe?
Art Santa Fe attendees are well-educated professionals who love to travel and enjoy fine wine and great food. They are typically museum members, “doers” who enjoy luxury items, great design, and giving back to their communities. Attendees include collectors, artists, designers, architects, civic leaders, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and retirees.
What strategy – physical as digital – will you adopt in medium to long term?
We are incorporating a virtual element to each of our live, in-person fairs over the next several months to create a hybrid concept.
What are two other art fairs you would suggest?
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