Meet the High Road Artists

Jean Nichols Penasco

By Janet Webb, September 24, 2015

The last two weekends of September are extraordinary for several reasons: fall colors are beginning to appear in the mountains, Taos Fall Arts Festival begins in Taos, and the High Road to Taos artists open their studios to visitors.

I visited some of the studios and galleries in Penasco, Ojo Sarco, Chamisal, and Truchas last weekend, missing Chimayo on this visit, unfortunately. But Chimayo with its santurario and artists’ studios is a must-see destination on the High Road whatever the season. Here are some iPhone shots from my tour. Map your drive in advance with the HRA tour map, available on their website.

Nick Beason at Gaucho Blue Gallery in Penasco
Painter and printmaker Nick Beason at Gaucho Blue Gallery in Penasco
Walking Woman gallery Penasco
Nancy McLendon and Karen Cordova at Walking Woman Gallery in Penasco; painter and potter respectively.
Jean Nichols at Art for the Heart in Penasco.
Jean Nichols at Art for the Heart in Penasco.
Kathy Rigs and Jake Wilson with their studio assistant Joyce at Ojo Sarco Pottery
Kathy Riggs and Jake Wilson with their studio assistant Joyce at Ojo Sarco Pottery
Rancho Surreal
At Rancho Surreal you’ll find beaded jewelry and handmade inlaid boxes. Beautiful horses, too.
Sally Delap-John, plein air painter, in Truchas
Sally Delap-John, plein air painter, in Truchas
Judith Hert in Truchas
Judith Hert in Truchas
artist Eric Luplow in his Truchas gallery, eLGallery & Studio.
“Sur-folk” artist Eric Luplow in his Truchas gallery, eLGallery & Studio.
Bill Franke, curator and owner of Hand Artes Gallery in Truchas
Bill Franke, curator and owner of Hand Artes Gallery in Truchas
Montez Gallery exhibits museum-quality santos and retablos in Truchas and Santa Fe.
Montez Gallery exhibits museum-quality santos and retablos in Truchas and Santa Fe.

The annual High Road to Taos Studio Tour is organized by High Road Artisans.

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