Things to do in Santa Fe: Art Santa Fe 2026

This weekend, Santa Fe does what it does better than almost anywhere else in the country — it puts art front and center. Art Santa Fe returns July 9–11, presented by the Redwood Art Group, and it’s the city’s only contemporary fine art fair of its kind. We’re talking 85+ galleries and emerging artists under one roof, showcasing modern and contemporary art and design that runs the full spectrum of what’s happening in the art world right now. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual admirer, or just someone who wants to spend a Saturday surrounded by beautiful, thought-provoking work, this is the kind of event that makes the most of being here.

For us personally, this isn’t just a calendar event — it’s something we genuinely look forward to. Brent and I both have a deep appreciation for contemporary art, and we find ourselves wandering art fairs like this one with the same curiosity and enthusiasm every time. There’s something special about being in a room where you can discover an emerging artist whose work stops you cold, or find a piece that just fits — the kind you know belongs somewhere specific before you’ve even figured out where. That experience of connecting with art on a gut level is something Santa Fe does better than almost anywhere else, and Art Santa Fe distills that energy into one incredible weekend.

Events like this speak directly to what makes Santa Fe real estate so unique. The intersection of art, architecture, and lifestyle here isn’t incidental — it’s fundamental to how people live and what draws them to this community in the first place. If you want to get a feel for the pulse of the city, spending a few hours at Art Santa Fe this weekend is a pretty great place to start. Come find us — we’ll be lingering too long in front of something we’re trying to talk ourselves out of buying.

Art Santa Fe runs Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11 at the Santa Fe Convention Center. For tickets and full details, visit artsantafe.com.

– Brendan

* Photo courtesy of Redwood Art Group