New exhibition and event series launching at the Edwin Brooks House on November 1, 2024
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© Don J. USner
Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is excited to announce a new chapter for the Eugene and Clare Thaw Education and Research Center at the Edwin Brooks House. In addition to housing the Foundation's reading room, the historic property will now serve as a vibrant hub for exploring New Mexico's rich cultural heritage and contemporary identity. Thought-provoking exhibitions will delve into themes of architecture, land, water, and heritage, and encourage visitors to reflect on the interconnections between New Mexico's environment and its people throughout history.
Programming at the Edwin Brooks Houses will officially launch on Friday, November 1, 2024, with the opening of Sabino’s Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza. This curated exhibition, a visual anthropology of Chimayó’s cultural tapestry, celebrates the community of Chimayó and the thirtieth anniversary of Don J. Usner’s seminal publication of the same name.
The exhibition will be on view through Thursday, March 27, 2025, and the gallery at the Edwin Brooks House will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 pm or by appointment. Discover exhibition-related events below.
© Don J. USner
Talk & Book Signing
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 3 pm | The Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road, Santa Fe | Free for HSFF Members | $10 per person for non-members | Register in advance
Complementing the exhibition, a lecture and book signing with Don J. Usner, will be held on Thursday, November 14. Register and pre-order a signed copy of Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza here.
Fundraising Dinner with Don J. Usner
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 5:30 pm | The Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road, Santa Fe | $115 per person for HSFF Members | $135 per person for non-members
Check-in at 5:30 pm, dinner and remarks by Don J. Usner at 6 pm. Join us for an intimate evening with acclaimed author and photographer Don J. Usner as we celebrate the thirtieth-anniversary edition of his seminal work, Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza. This exclusive dinner event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich narratives of Chimayó with one of its most insightful chroniclers. The sala, or main living room, of the Edwin Brooks House serves as the venue for this intimate buffet-style dinner. This inviting space embodies the distinctive designs and craftsmanship of William Penhallow Henderson, showcasing hand-adzed wooden beams, elaborately carved radiator covers, an interior balustrade balcony, and Henderson's signature rose motif. This fundraiser supports the preservation of architectural gems like the Edwin Brooks House and HSFF educational initiatives promoting Northern New Mexico’s diverse cultural heritage.