Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe’s Art Scene 

October 25–29, 2023

Pricing: $3,995 per person; For a single room add $425
Trip is limited to 25 participants

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Overview

Join Judy Barie, Director of Galleries at the Chautauqua Institution, to explore one of America’s most charming art destinations. Immerse yourself in the heart of Santa Fe with four nights at the only hotel located on the Plaza. Learn about the history of indigenous art with special access to the School for Advanced Research and an intimate gathering with an acclaimed Indigenous artist who shines a light on contemporary issues through her work. Meet with a Native artist fellow at the Indian Arts Research Center (subject to confirmation). Explore the life and legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe as you tour her home, see the landscape that inspired her art, and enjoy a before-hours visit to the museum that houses the largest collection of her works. To top it all off, enjoy a private dinner reception with wine paring prepared by a local chef, dine in landscaped courtyards and patios, and indulge in organic artisan chocolates. 

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Trip Highlights

  • Step inside the life of an artist as you tour their studios and galleries
  • Meet with faculty and thought leaders at the School for Advanced Research, the nation’s leading institution for the preservation and revitalization of Native American cultural heritage and art. Then observe this rich heritage firsthand on a tour of the school’s vast collection of Southwest Native American art and through interactions with Native American fellows.
  • Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe, the “Mother of American Modernism,” as you tour the grounds of Ghost Ranch, where O’Keeffe lived and painted many of her best-known landscapes over five decades.
  • Tour the Gerald Peters Gallery and meet with a renowned Indigenous artist to discuss the treatment of contemporary issues through art.

Trip Host: Judy Barie

Judy Barie, artist and curator, has managed the growth of the CVA Galleries in Chautauqua as Director for the past 16 years. She was instrumental in creating the new spaces in Strohl and Fowler-Kellogg Art Centers, and the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden. Judy is committed to introducing the Chautauqua audience to artwork that is inclusive, inventive and created by professional and emerging artists. She also builds strong relationships with collectors, art enthusiasts and those new to contemporary art, resulting in a universal support of artists.

Judy Barie

Itinerary

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Day 5

Day 1

Wednesday, October 25: Welcome to Santa Fe 

Plan to transfer from the Albuquerque International Sunport to your hotel on the Santa Fe Plaza by midafternoon. After settling into your hotel, transfer as a group to Canyon Road for a private reception with artist Susan Eddings Pérez. Toast your adventure with live music and food and wine pairings prepared by a local chef. 

Included Meals: Dinner, Reception 

Hotel: La Fonda on the Plaza 

Day 2

Thursday, October 26: Preserving Indigenous Art 

The day begins with an exclusive, before-hours welcome and tour with the Manager of Museum Education at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA), the country’s only museum for exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting the most progressive work of contemporary Native artists, stewarding 9,000 contemporary Indigenous pieces in its collection. Afterwards, visit the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research, where you will meet with Education Coordinator Olivia Ortiz and learn about the Center’s efforts to preserve Indigenous art and pottery and tour the institute’s private vault. This afternoon, visit the Gerald Peters Contemporary Gallery for a private after-hours reception and gallery tour with a local artist. 

Included Meals: Reception 

Hotel: La Fonda on the Plaza 

Day 3

Friday, October 27: Travel to Taos 

This morning, enjoy an exclusive off-season tour of the striking Santa Fe Opera House, an architectural marvel with a sweeping stage and iconic roof, inspired by the “shape of the sound.” Travel the winding scenic road through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to Taos for lunch as a group and an opportunity to explore the vibrant town plaza and historic district. After, tour the Taos Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States and the only living Native American community designated both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. While there, visit with Pueblo resident, Jeralyn Lujan Lucero – an acclaimed sculptor, painter, and silversmith. Continue to the Greater World Earthship Community, where architecture is art. Visit an Earthship Academy Classroom; discuss concepts of Earthship design; and visit several self-sustaining homes that incorporate passive solar architecture, integrated water systems, and indoor agriculture. Return to Santa Fe this evening with time to explore the city on your own. 

Included Meals: Lunch 

Hotel: La Fonda on the Plaza 

Day 4

Saturday, October 28: At Home with Georgia O’Keeffe 

No visit to New Mexico is complete without exploring the life and legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe, the “Mother of American Modernism.” Begin your day with a before-hours visit to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of the artist’s work. Continue to the Georgia O’Keeffe home, studio, and gardens in Abiquiú, a National Historic Landmark one-hour north of Santa Fe. Your visit begins with a welcome from the site manager and details about the Museum’s efforts to preserve this historical place. After lunch as a group in a nearby courtyard, you will visit Ghost Ranch, the 21,000-acre property that served as Georgia O’Keeffe’s home and backdrop to her work for decades. Enjoy a landscape tour of the towering rock walls, vibrant colors, and open skies that inspired and are reflected in her artwork. Return to Santa Fe this afternoon and join your fellow travelers for a final celebratory meal on the Santa Fe Plaza. 

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner 

Hotel: La Fonda on the Plaza 

Day 5

Sunday, October 29: Departure 

Your final morning begins with a breakfast reception and guided visit to Art Vault, a nonprofit gallery sharing algorithmic, interactive, and video art, including artwork from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation. After, visit SITE Santa Fe for a discussion-based guided tour of their contemporary works. Those who choose may explore the nearby vibrant Railyard Artisan Market before continuing for individual flights home. 

Included Meals: Light Breakfast 

What’s Included?

  • All accommodations for the duration of the tour
  • Meals, as noted in the itinerary (B-breakfast; L-lunch; D-dinner; R-reception)
  • All sightseeing and visits as noted in the itinerary
  • Expertise of a Chautauqua expert, ATA-hired tour manager, and local guides throughout the tour
  • All gratuities for on-tour guides, drivers, hotel, and restaurant staff as part of the group program
  • All on-tour transportation, unless otherwise noted
  • A group transfer from the airport for those arriving according to the designated itinerary
  • Quietvox listening devices to facilitate audibility and social distancing on tour
  • Fully vetted program that meets COVID-19 health and safety protocols
  • The assistance of an ATA professional travel team to assist with pre-trip questions, travel arrangements, including flights, extra hotel nights and other services
  • Comprehensive pre-departure mailings and materials with information about the destination and what to expect on tour, including a suggested reading list
  • Emergency evacuation insurance

Accommodations

Established in 1607, La Fonda on the Plaza was Santa Fe’s first inn – and remains the only hotel located on Santa Fe’s historic plaza. Rebuilt in 1922, the luxurious lodging offers modern conveniences intermingled with authentic New Mexican style. Spacious rooms feature authentic New Mexican craftsmanship, including hand-painted headboards, handcrafted furnishings and original artwork. Amenities include a heated year-round outdoor pool, steam room, and full-service spa.