2024 Director's Trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 15-19, 2024
Join Executive Director Jessica Kinsey for a unique and exclusive experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Get a behind-the-scenes look at several key art destinations, enjoy flavorful local dining, and experience the world-renowned Santa Fe Indian Market.
Trip Itinerary
Thursday, August 15
- Guests arrive in Santa Fe
- Welcome dinner with Dr. Mark White, Director of New Mexico Museum of Art
Friday, August 16
- Tour the
- Visit the in Abiquiú
Saturday, August 17
- Visit the &
- Attend the open house
- Private Director's tour at the
Sunday, August 18
- Explore the
- Optional excursions
- Visit the studio of artist
Monday, August 19
- Optional Thermal Pool at
- Depart
Registration includes lodging, transportation around Santa Fe, one meal per day, and group tours at all locations. Travel to Santa Fe is not included, but we may be able to assist with transport from Albuquerque International Airport upon request.
Members at the Collector level and above will have the opportunity to register in advance. Spots are limited, so do not delay!
Pricing
| Friends of SUMA Members |
$950 for double occupancy rooms |
| Not-yet Members |
$1,100 for double occupancy rooms |
Airfare is not included.
Please feel free to email us at sumafriends@suu.edu or call (435) 865-8564 with any questions.
Trip Highlights
SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET
Widely considered the world’s greatest art fair, the “Market” is the largest cultural event in the Southwest. The event features thousands of artists vetted by leaders in the field, showcasing work ranging from jewelry and pottery to sculptures, textiles, and photography. Live music, dancing, and artist meet-and-greets make this fair the must-see event for all lovers of the arts.
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM & HOUSE
The galleries at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum are intentionally curated to create an intimate experience for visitors. View paintings, drawings, pastels, and watercolors created by one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. O’Keeffe’s Home & Studio, located in Abiquiú, showcases both Native American and Spanish Colonial architecture styles and gives context to O’Keeffe’s body of work.
ALLAN HOUSER SCULPTURE GARDEN
This Sculpture Garden is home to more than 70 monumental works, surrounded by the juniper, chamisa, and incredible views. The outdoor garden was designed by Houser himself and is accompanied by an indoor gallery featuring small sculptures, paintings, and drawings.
BILLY SCHENCK STUDIO VISIT
Billy Schenck, whose work was shown alongside Andy Warhol’s in SUMA’s 2022 exhibition Billy Schenck: Myth of the West, graciously welcomes us into his studio and home for a unique and intimate look at the life of an artist. Schenck’s paintings are characterized by hot colors, surreal juxtapositions and patterning which explore clashes between wilderness and civilization, the individual and community, nature and culture, freedom and restriction.
FINE DINING
Dining in Santa Fe is an experience in and of itself. Santa Fe is proud to carry on the culinary traditions of cultures settled in the area long ago, and is the perfect destination for foodies. One meal per day is provided with trip registration.