Artist Talk | Interior Landscape; Resurrecting Personal Mythology | Carla Caletti | Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 2 pm | At El, Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Join us for an artist talk and demonstration featuring Carla Caletti on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2 PM. Carla will be in conversation with Lili Pierrepont from the ArtStorming Podcast, offering unique insights into her artistic process and creative journey. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Register here.

Salon | A History of Chocolate | A Presentation by Nicolasa Chávez | Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 6 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road | Free for HSFF Members | $10 for non-members | Register here

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to present a lecture by Nicolasa Chávez exploring chocolate's global journey from pre-Columbian Americas through Spanish Colonial Southwest to its worldwide popularity.

Please register in advance. Members and non-members register here.

Exhibition Opening | Interior Landscape; Resurrecting Personal Mythology | Carla Caletti | Friday, January 31, 2025 | 5-7 pm | At El, Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Carla Caletti's solo exhibition Interior Landscape; Resurrecting Personal Mythology will open at HSFF’s El Zaguán on January 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM. In this series, self-taught artist Carla Caletti continues her practice of creating work from her inner world. Informed by memories, ancestral connections, and daily walks along the river, she weaves fragments from the past into the present as abstract figurative narratives. The resurrection of these once veiled elements leads to new forms and associations, each existing within a similar yet unique setting and language. It is in this space that Caletti's abstract figurative works come together to create a personal mythology rooted in safety, protection, care, hope, love, and prayers for the world at large. Learn more here.

Conversation in the Gallery with Artist Judy Tuwaletstiwa | Tamarind at El Zaguán | Produced by Tamarind Institute | Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 2 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition produced by Tamarind Institute at the historic El Zaguán gallery in Santa Fe (December 6-January 18). Tamarind at El Zaguán features a selection of fine prints created in Tamarind’s workshop by artists based in New Mexico or inspired by New Mexico, each representing an individualized response to drawing and the medium of lithography. Free and open to the public. Register in advance here.

Salon | Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Santa Fe: A Cemetery with a Long History… and an Uncertain Futures | A Presentation by Dr. Alysia L. Abbott | Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 3 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Free for HSFF Members | $10 for non-members | Register here

Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery was in service for many of the Catholic faithful of Santa Fe for generations. However, what is now Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery is all that remains of what was a much larger community cemetery that received the Dead of many faiths and backgrounds, including prisoners who died in the Territorial Penitentiary. 

Please register in advance. Members and non-members register here.

Photo: By Dr. Alysia L. Abbott

SOLD OUT | Winter Fundraiser | Salon & Musical Performance by Lone Piñon | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 5:30 pm | At San Miguel Chapel, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is excited to announce our annual winter fundraiser! This year, we invite you to join us at San Miguel Chapel for a presentation and musical performance by Lone Piñon. This special fundraiser supports both the Foundation and the preservation of San Miguel Chapel, one of the oldest churches in the United States. The evening will begin with a brief history of San Miguel presented by Chapel Director Laurianne Fiorentino. Then, at 6:00 PM, attendees will enjoy a performance by Lone Piñon, a well-regarded New Mexican musical ensemble known for their engaging musical lectures that combine traditional New Mexican music with historical insights.

SOLD OUT.

Gallery Walk-Through With Tamarind Institute Director Diana Gaston | Tamarind at El Zaguán | Produced by Tamarind Institute | Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 2 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition produced by Tamarind Institute at the historic El Zaguán gallery in Santa Fe (December 6-January 18). Tamarind at El Zaguán features a selection of fine prints created in Tamarind’s workshop by artists based in New Mexico or inspired by New Mexico, each representing an individualized response to drawing and the medium of lithography. Free and open to the public. Register in advance here.

Fundraising Dinner with Don J. Usner | Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 5:30 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road
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. Tickets here.

$115 per person for HSFF Members. $135 per person for non-members.

Exhibition Opening | Tamarind at El Zaguán | Produced by Tamarind Institute | Friday, December 6, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to announce an exhibition produced by Tamarind Institute at the historic El Zaguán gallery in Santa Fe (December 6-January 18). Tamarind at El Zaguán features a selection of fine prints created in Tamarind’s workshop by artists based in New Mexico or inspired by New Mexico, each representing an individualized response to drawing and the medium of lithography. Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Talk & Book Signing | Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza | Don J. Usner | Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 3 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road

Complementing the exhibition, a lecture and book signing with Don J. Usner, will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 3 pm. The talk is free for HSFF members and $10 for non-members. Given the limited capacity, advance registration is required. Want to reserve your signed copy of Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza or can’t make the event? Pre-order a book and register for the event here.

Artist Talk | The Dilemma: Intellectual Property in the Age of the Internet | Max Baptiste | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 5:30 pm | At El, Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Join artist, curator and internet technologist Max Baptiste for an insightful and timely discussion on the complexities of intellectual property and the evolving role of “the creator” in the digital age. The talk is free and open to the public; however, limited space is available, so advanced registration is suggested. Fill out the brief registration form here.

Exhibition Opening | Blood, Soil and Water | Max Baptiste | Friday, November 1, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At El, Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Blood, Soil and Water, a solo exhibition by Max Baptiste that delves into the deep connection between identity, land and life through the lens of minimalism. No registration required.

Exhibition Opening | Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza | Don J. Usner | Friday, November 1, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present a photography exhibition titled Sabino's Map: Life in Chimayó's Old Plaza, to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Don J. Usner’s seminal publication of the same name. This curated exhibition, a visual anthropology of Chimayó’s cultural tapestry, will debut at the Eugene and Clare Thaw Education and Research Center, housed within the historic Edwin Brooks House at 553 Canyon Road, Santa Fe. No registration required.

Olive Rush Memorial Studio and Historic Santa Fe Foundation Fundraiser, Tour, & Dinner | Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3 pm | Gather at El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Rd |$150 per person for members of both ORMS & HSFF | $175 per person for members of ORMS or HSFF | $200 per person for non-members. Sign up here.

This walking tour offers a unique opportunity to explore three historic properties along Canyon Road. Participants will meet at the Historic Santa Fe Foundation’s El Zaguán where they will embark on a guided history tour of both El Zaguán and the adjacent Edwin Brooks House at 553 Canyon Road. After delving into the rich history of these two significant properties, the group will enjoy a quick stroll up Canyon Road to visit the Olive Rush Studio and Art Center at 630 Canyon Road. This stop highlights the artistic heritage of the area, showcasing the works and contributions of renowned artist Olive Rush. The tour will culminate with an intimate buffet-style dinner in the inviting sala of the Edwin Brooks House, providing participants with a chance to reflect on the day's discoveries and engage in conversation about Santa Fe's vibrant cultural and architectural history.

Walking Tour | Princes and Paupers: A Walk Through Fairview Cemetery | Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10 am | At Fairview Cemetery, 1134 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 | $55 per person for HSFF members | $65 per person for non-members. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Join Historic Santa Fe Foundation for a walking tour through historic Fairview Cemetery led by archaeologist Dr. Alysia L. Abbott. Walk through a time when a new egalitarian ideal was influencing the living and the dead of Territorial Santa Fe.

Artist Talk | Microcosm | Macrocosm | Roland Ostheim | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 5:30-6:30 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present an artist talk with Roland Ostheim on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 5:30 pm. This talk will be conversational and will hinge on Ostheim's use of old-world materials in the making of his contemporary artworks. The conversation will be concluded with a brief gilding demo. The talk is free and open to the public; however, limited space is available, so advanced registration is suggested. Fill out the brief registration form here.

Salon | The Incredible Legacy of Eva Scott Fényes | Discussion and Screening of a Short Film by Kyle Maier | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 3 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Free for HSFF Members | $10 for non-members | Register here

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to present a brief discussion and screening of the new short film by filmmaker Kyle Maier on Eva Scott Fényes. Fényes was one of the earliest American artists and patrons to start investing in the Santa Fe art community. Her incredible archive and art collection offers us many new insights into the development of the Santa Fe art colony.

Please register in advance. Members and non-members register here.

Photo: Eva Scott Fényes circa 1890, courtesy of the Fényes-Curtin-Paloheimo Collection.

Taos Tour | Couse-Sharp Historic Site & Hacienda de los Martinez | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 10 am-4 pm | Gather at Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 146 Kit Carson Rd | $55 per person for HSFF members | $65 per person for non-members | Purchase tickets here.

Join us on a fascinating tour of architecture and history in Taos. This day trip will kick off with a visit to the Couse-Sharp Historic Site. Then we'll break for a picnic lunch around midday (or you may choose to dine elsewhere in Taos), before concluding with a tour of the Hacienda de los Martinez. Please note that participants are responsible for their own lunch and arranging their own transportation. Learn more about the tour and properties here.

Exhibition Opening | Microcosm | Macrocosm | Roland Ostheim | Friday, October 4, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Microcosm | Macrocosm, an exhibition of new works by Roland Ostheim featuring hand-carved panels that incorporate old-world mixed media such as handmade gesso, clay, and gold leaf.

Traditional Limewash Workshop | Friday, September 27, 2024 from 11 am-3 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Rd | $15 per person for students with HSFF Student Membership | $25 per person for HSFF Members | $40 per person for non-members | The first workshop in a series of hands-on adult education programs. Limited capacity of 8 participants. Sign up here.

Please join us for a presentation and workshop on traditional limewash, its history, and uses in New Mexico. Limewash is a natural mineral coating that has been used for thousands of years around the globe as a protective and breathable finish coat to preserve and maintain earthen structures including Adobe buildings. The presentation and hands-on workshop will be conducted by Mac Watson, building preservationist and HSFF Property Committee member, and Jacob Sisneros, HSFF Preservation Projects and Programs Manager. Participants will learn the preparation, mixing, and application of traditional limewash on an actual adobe wall at HSFF’s El Zaguán.

Walking Tour | Old Section of the Santa Fe National Cemetery: A Santa Fe Lost but Not Forgotten Tour | Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3 pm | At Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St | $55 per person for HSFF members | $65 per person for non-members. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

The Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to announce a walking tour of the Old Section of Santa Fe’s Historic National Cemetery led by archaeologist Dr. Alysia L. Abbott. The tour will cover the history of the graveyard and the people buried there as well as the esthetics of the cemetery and pathways to protecting the site. The tour will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Artist Talk | Eastern Classics | Jesse Wood | Friday, September 13, 2024 | 5-6 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present an artist talk with Jesse Wood in El Zaguán’s sala on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 5 pm. The talk is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged. Fill out the brief registration form here.

Salon El Zaguán | Protecting Cultural Resources on State Trust Lands | A presentation by Ethan Orlando Ortega | Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 3 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Free for HSFF Members | $10 for non-members | Register here

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to present a lecture by Ethan Orlando Ortega, the Assistant Commissioner of Cultural Resources for the New Mexico State Land Office, on the agency and their work to identify and protect New Mexico's cultural resources.

Please register in advance. Members and non-members register here.

Fall Family Day | Kid-Friendly Garden & Adobe Brickmaking | Fun Activities | Smell the Flowers & Play in the Mud! | Free & Open to the Public | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Smell the flowers and play in the mud! This year Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) will present a fall family day at their historic compound El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, made possible thanks to funding from the New Mexico Humanities Council and National Endowment for the Humanities. On September 7, HSFF invites you to tour their grounds and history room and participate in hands-on and kid-friendly adobe brickmaking, building, and garden demonstrations. Kids will also receive a free activity book on El Zaguán’s history. Free and open to the public. Fun and informative for all ages! View the schedule here.

Exhibition Opening | Eastern Classics | Jesse Wood | Friday, September 6, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Eastern Classics, an exhibition of paintings and prints created by Jesse Wood between 2022 and 2024.

Live Screenprinting Demo | David-Alexander Hubbard Sloan | Friday, August 16, 2024 | 1-4 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road | $10 suggested donation

On Friday, August 16, David-Alexander Hubbard Sloan will guide participants through the process of screenprinting using one of his designs. Please bring your own cotton shirt or tote bag. You are also welcome to print on paper provided by Historic Santa Fe Foundation. A donation of $10 is suggested. Stop by between 1-4 pm. Participation is first come, first served.

HSFF Summer Fundraiser | Rob Martinez Salon & Musical Performance | Alabados, Alabanzas, Inditas and Corridos: The Enduring Hispano Music of New Mexico | On the lawn of the New Mexico Governor’s Mansion, 1 Mansion Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Penitente alabados, religious alabanzas, culturally mixed Inditas, and Mexican Corridos provide context to the state’s complex and exciting history. The history of Hispano music allows us to better understand the emotional backdrop of those generations of New Mexicans who lived, loved, and dealt with strife in Santa Fe, and New Mexico, through the centuries.

$35 per-person for HSFF Members. $50 per-person for non-members.
Please register in advance. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.

Exhibition Opening | Out of the Sand | David-Alexander Hubbard Sloan | Friday, August 2, 2024 | 5-7 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Out of the Sand, an exhibition of works on paper by David-Alexander Hubbard Sloan.

Summer Family Day | Kid-Friendly Garden & Adobe Brickmaking | Fun Activities | Smell the Flowers & Play in the Mud! | Free & Open to the Public | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road

On July 27, HSFF invites the public to tour our grounds and interpretive space, participate in hands-on and kid-friendly adobe demonstrations led by HSFF Preservation Projects & Programs Manager Jacob Sisneros, and explore El Zaguán’s garden with Santa Fe Extension Master Gardener Ruthbeth Finerman to learn about the delicate balance of maintaining a historic garden in a water-thoughtful environment.

Made possible thanks to funding from the New Mexico Humanities Council and National Endowment for the Humanities. View the schedule here.

Salon | The Santa Fe Opera: Family, Work & Romance | A talk by Larry Crosby and Leslie Zane | Friday, July 26, 2024 | 3 pm | At the Edwin Brooks House, 553 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Registration closed.

Larry Crosby and his family spent the summers of 1960-1970 in Santa Fe, staying at his paternal grandparents’ house on Tano Road. His grandparents were Laurence and Aileen Crosby, and his uncle was John Crosby, founder of the Santa Fe Opera. At the age of 6, he was introduced to the Opera and came to love this art form for the music and pageantry. Unbeknownst to his uncle, he secured a position at the Opera during the 1974 season, as a Tech Crew apprentice. This allowed him a unique view into the workings behind the scenes.

Registration closed.