Summer art shows in New Mexico galleries bring together color, creativity, and the beauty of the Southwest in a very special way. From bold abstract paintings to glass sculptures and modern landscapes, each show offers something fresh to see and feel. They are a great way to explore local talent while enjoying the artistic spirit of the region.
Summer Art Exhibitions Thoughout New Mexico Galleries
Santa Fe
Kevin Tolman at Nuart Gallery
August 28–September 19
Kevin Tolman‘s new abstract body of work uses vibrant colors and rich textures to record perception, capturing the essence of light, memory, and fluid attention. Through an intuitive, layered process, his paintings balance structure and uncertainty. The resulting work offers an immersive, multisensory experience, inviting viewers into an open-ended viewing shaped by color, texture, and personal experience.
Group Show at Tierra Mar
August 7-September 6
The upcoming group exhibition showcases the exceptional talent of three artists: Jeddadiah Emanuel, Scout Dunbar, and Douglas Ostroff. Visitors will experience Ostroff’s colorful, textured, hand-blown glass sculptures, Dunbar’s earth-toned narrative paintings and drawings, and Emanuel’s organic landscapes crafted from wood and ink.
Rick Stevens’ The Way In at Kay Contemporary
July 17-30, Opening Reception: July 17, 5-7pm
Stevens’s abstract landscapes are a unique blend of his passion for the natural world and his deep connection to spiritual philosophy and mysticism. He uses shapes, color, and texture as tools to manipulate space and evoke a mood. The result is a series of highly distinctive places in time, born from Steven’s peaceful observations and skilled approach.
The Shape of Place: Modernism in New Mexico at Weems Gallery
May 8–June 6
Celebrating the vibrant expression of color and form inherent in Taos modernism, this exhibition features the foundational work of trailblazers Beatrice Mandelman and Louis Ribak. Their pieces are presented in dialogue with works by contemporary New Mexico modernists, such as Carlos Estes, bridging past and present expressions of the movement.
Taos
David Croxton’s The Art of Turning at Wild Hearts Gallery
June 30-August 2
Artist David Croxton transforms exotic woods into objects like bowls and vases, using techniques such as carving, texturing, and woodburning. The highlight of the exhibit is Croxton’s basketweave illusion, a technique that makes you feel that the turned wood is actually a woven basket.
Truth or Consequences
Timescapes at RioBravo Fine Art
July 11-August 30, Opening Reception: July 11, 6-9 p.m.
Olin West’s series, Timescapes, captures the mysterious essence of the Southwest landscape. These works are deceptively simple, using clean lines, broad geometric forms without unnecessary detail, and a subtle play of light and shadow. The paintings create a quiet, mesmerizing effect, drawing the viewer deeply into the canvas.
Story by Natassja Santistevan
Photos From Galleries and Artists
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