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Shepard Fairey’s “Rise Above Mosaic” mural at the Santa Fe Art Institute FeaturedFrom the Director

Shepard Fairey’s “Rise Above Mosaic” mural at the Santa Fe Art Institute

We are thrilled to announce the completion of "Rise Above Mosaic," a stunning new mural by world-renowned artist Shepard Fairey, now installed at the entrance of the Santa…

SFAI AdminJuly 29, 2026

Santa Fe Art Institute and Institute of American Indian Arts Collaborate on Transatlantic Rising Stars Project Artist Residency FeaturedFrom the Director

Santa Fe Art Institute and Institute of American Indian Arts Collaborate on Transatlantic Rising Stars Project Artist Residency

The Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) through the Transatlantic Rising Stars…

SFAI AdminMay 1, 2026

Introducing SFAI’s 2026 Fellows FeaturedFrom the Director

Introducing SFAI’s 2026 Fellows

The Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohorts of the Spinal Cord Artist Residency (SCAR) Fellowship and the Community of Practice: Art in…

SFAI AdminFebruary 14, 2026

A New Chapter Begins… FeaturedFrom the Director

A New Chapter Begins…

SFAI's 2026 programming builds on its 40-year legacy as a space for artistic experimentation, community engagement, and critical dialogue. Throughout this period, SFAI will continue…

SFAI AdminFebruary 2, 2026

Announcement About Shaping SFAI’s Next Chapter FeaturedFrom the Director

Announcement About Shaping SFAI’s Next Chapter

Introducing SFAI’s 2026 Program Vision When I joined the Santa Fe Art Institute in January of this year, I began a months-long journey to learn…

SFAI AdminNovember 20, 2025

Coffee & Culture with Matthew Chase-Daniel ft. Joseph Arnoux and Toccarra Thomas FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

Coffee & Culture with Matthew Chase-Daniel ft. Joseph Arnoux and Toccarra Thomas

Coffee & Culture with Matthew Chase-Daniel ft. Joseph Arnoux and Toccarra Thomas October 25, 2025

SFAI AdminOctober 25, 2025

From The Santa Fe Art Institute, Executive Director Toccarra Thomas with two Artists in Residence: Andres Senra from Spain and Vagner Mendoca Whitehead from Brazil. FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

From The Santa Fe Art Institute, Executive Director Toccarra Thomas with two Artists in Residence: Andres Senra from Spain and Vagner Mendoca Whitehead from Brazil.

From The Santa Fe Art Institute, Executive Director Toccarra Thomas with two Artists in Residence: Andres Senra from Spain and Vagner Mendoca Whitehead from Brazil…

SFAI AdminOctober 2, 2025

Learn how the Mud Kin Project is honoring the monsoon season through art FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

Learn how the Mud Kin Project is honoring the monsoon season through art

Learn how the Mud Kin Project is honoring the monsoon season through art / Albuquerque Journal by Logan Beitmen June 12, 2025

SFAI AdminJune 12, 2025

From Santa Fe Art Institute, the Executive Director Toccarra Thomas and Resident Artists Tracy Fenix & Doza Mendoza, talking about the “Mud Kin Project: A Lightning Score” curated by Tracy Fenix FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

From Santa Fe Art Institute, the Executive Director Toccarra Thomas and Resident Artists Tracy Fenix & Doza Mendoza, talking about the “Mud Kin Project: A Lightning Score” curated by Tracy Fenix

From Santa Fe Art Institute, the Executive Director Toccarra Thomas and Resident Artists Tracy Fenix & Doza Mendoza, talking about the "Mud Kin Project: A…

SFAI AdminJune 11, 2025

3 Questions with Public Art Eco Planner and Curator Tracy Fenix FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

3 Questions with Public Art Eco Planner and Curator Tracy Fenix

3 Questions with Public Art Eco Planner and Curator Tracy Fenix / Santa Fe Reporter by Adam Ferguson June 11, 2025

SFAI AdminJune 11, 2025

At 40, the Santa Fe Art Institute Has Big Plans for the Whole Neighborhood FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

At 40, the Santa Fe Art Institute Has Big Plans for the Whole Neighborhood

At 40, the Santa Fe Art Institute Has Big Plans for the Whole Neighborhood / Southwest Contemporary by Kathryne Lim May 23, 2025

SFAI AdminMay 23, 2025

Amid Breathtaking NEA Cuts, Southwest Arts Organizations are Reeling—and Rallying Support FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

Amid Breathtaking NEA Cuts, Southwest Arts Organizations are Reeling—and Rallying Support

Amid Breathtaking NEA Cuts, Southwest Arts Organizations are Reeling—and Rallying Support / Southwest Contemporary by Lynn Trimble May 15, 2025

SFAI AdminMay 15, 2025

NEA grant cancelations shock NM arts organizations FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

NEA grant cancelations shock NM arts organizations

NEA grant cancelations shock NM arts organizations / Albuquerque Journal by Logan Beitmen May 5, 2025

SFAI AdminMay 5, 2025

The new Executive Director at the Santa Fe Art Institute, Toccarra Thomas plus two of their resident artists, Mo Angelos and Cedric Tia FeaturedFrom SFAIResidencySFAI in the News

The new Executive Director at the Santa Fe Art Institute, Toccarra Thomas plus two of their resident artists, Mo Angelos and Cedric Tia

The new Executive Director at the Santa Fe Art Institute, Toccarra Thomas plus two of their resident artists, Mo Angelos and Cedric Tia / Richard…

SFAI AdminJanuary 28, 2025

SFAI In the World / April 2022 FeaturedSFAI In the World

SFAI In the World / April 2022

2020 LABOR ALUMNI JOSÉ CARLOS CASADO/ SOUTHEST QUEENS BIENNIAL Submit your alumni news We want to hear from you! Share your latest project, exhibition, or…

Lindsay TaylorApril 4, 2022