ANNUAL ABIQUIU STUDIO TOUR
Columbus Day Weekend

Saturday &  Sunday – OCTOBER 9th & 10th,  2010

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Discover a new world this Columbus Day weekend, October 9th & 10th, as more than fifty Abiquiu artists open their studios from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to friends, old and new, during one of the most beautiful times of the year in Northern New Mexico. The Abiquiu Studio Tour is a self-guided, driving tour that takes visitors and collectors through the village of Abiquiu and the surrounding Chama River Valley—a landscape of imposing mountains, spectacular rock formations, and the glorious rivers of the Piedra Lumbra basin. Complimentary maps are available at all the studios and local businesses. For further information visit this website every once in a while or call 505 685-4449.

On view will be a veritable timeline of arts and traditional crafts from the signature micaceous clay artworks of the region and Native American and Hispanic-inspired pottery, retablos, santos and furniture to contemporary paintings, sculpture, narrative and Southwestern works, photographs, jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles, and wearable art.

The range and quality of the artworks, the spectacular landscape, and the welcoming atmosphere have made the Abiquiu Studio Tour one of the most well-attended and successful events of its kind. Experience the unique artistry of the region and explore the local color at this annual event. Abiquiu is located on US 84, about one hour’s drive from Santa Fe or Taos.

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is dedicated to perpetuation the artistic legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe, and the study and interpretation of American Modernism.  The Museum maintains O’Keeffe’s Abiquiu home for public tours on a limited basis.

By 1949 O’Keeffe became a full time resident of New Mexico, alternately living at her homes in Abiquiu and at Ghost Ranch.  The Abiquiu house and surrounding views were a great source of inspiration to O’Keeffe, who produced works featuring the patio and black door, the cottonwood trees along the Chama River, the Whit Place, and the road to Santa Fe.   Tours are conducted by appointment only from mid-March to late November.

Click here for more information.

SUMMER MONTHS – The Abiquiu Chamber Music series offers extraordinary chamber music as it should be experienced: in an incomparable natural setting overlooking the Rio Chama and close to the performers. Become part of an intimate sharing of varied works for different mediums and be able to mingle and talk with the artists.

Festival performances are on SUNDAYS at 2 p.m. during the summer months so that you can enjoy a leisurely drive through the countryside, just 18 miles NW of Espanola, or 45 miles from either Santa Fe, Taos, or Los Alamos. Linger a bit longer after the performance for an elegantly catered meal from 4:30 – 6:30 at Black Mesa B & B, just 15 minutes South of the concert venue. (505) 583.2545.

http://www.abiquiumusic.com/