Contact Info

201 W. Marcy St.
PO Box 909
Santa Fe, NM 87501

artsandculture@santafenm.gov
505-955-6707

Hours

Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission's Community Gallery— through thoughtful and creative programming— offers inspiring exhibitions for the public, educational and professional development for local artists/artisans, and exciting activities for the community. High-quality art is for sale at all price levels. The Community Gallery promotes, sells, and exhibits the work of New Mexico artists and artisans, emphasizing Santa Fe through exhibitions, professional training, and community involvement in the arts. Gallery programming provides a range of services, exhibitions, and activities that engage the public and support the efforts of local artists/artisans. As a result, the Gallery is a hub for viewing and exhibiting exciting artworks and brings art to the community.

Free Our Flowers Exhibition at the Santa Fe Community Gallery


Opening reception on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On view through February 4, 2025

Free Our Flowers is a photographic series celebrating Black men and boys' resilience, beauty, and liberation in the American Southwest. The project reframes Black masculinity as joyful, tender, and unbounded through vibrant florals, vast desert landscapes, and intimate portraits. Photographs by Robert Washington-Vaughns, recipient of Art is the Solution grant 2024.

Robert Washington-Vaughns is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and the Founder and Executive Director of the Black Men Flower Project. His work focuses on amplifying the voices of Black men and boys through storytelling, art, and collective care. Drawing inspiration from his healing journey, his projects blend symbolic florals, portraiture, and personal narratives to challenge stereotypes and foster healing. Robert’s work has been featured in news segments and print and digital publications, creating dialogues around joy, vulnerability, and reclamation. Through his art, he aims to cultivate spaces where Black men and boys feel seen, heard and acknowledged.

The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 5 and by appointment. For more information, call 505-795-3767.

 

Click here for a clip about The Community Gallery and our tenth-anniversary exhibit.

 

Pop-Up Exhibits and Events


The Gallery offers the opportunity for local organizations to host Pop-up exhibits and events in the Community Gallery space at various times during the year. The primary Gallery Exhibit schedule limits these spots. However, between exhibits, space is available for displays from organizations in the community. Interested parties are encouraged to submit theme ideas following the terms of the Pop-Up Exhibit Guidelines.