ABOUT SFGA
Established in 1982, the Santa Fe Gallery Association is one of the largest such organizations in the United States. Santa Fe is home to roughly 250 galleries, museums, and private art dealers. Our members offer a breadth of traditional and contemporary art by established and emerging artists working in New Mexico, across the country, and around the world. The individuals who run them are known for their strong operational ethics, eyes for excellence, and deep love for their community.
OUR MISSION:
The Santa Fe Gallery Association is dedicated to strengthening and expanding the art market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our primary objective is to support gallery owners, museum directors, and art-related businesses by providing marketing assistance, fostering art tourism, and advocating with local and state governments for the interests of the art community. Our vision is to cultivate a thriving and sustainable art ecosystem that enhances the prosperity of our members and enriches the cultural landscape of Santa Fe.
Guided by values of honesty, integrity, creativity, and excellence, we seek to build an enthusiastic and engaged community by promoting networking opportunities and offering services such as the Artist Portal, ARTmap publication, and the curation of the Art in the airport program. Through these initiatives, we aim to leave a lasting legacy that strengthens both local and global connections within the vibrant art scene of Santa Fe.
Our Code of Ethics:
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Conduct business with professionalism, scholarship and integrity.
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Stand behind the integrity of the artists and the provenance of the artwork you exhibit and sell.
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Maintain a Santa Fe Business License.
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Collect and remit applicable sales taxes (Gross Receipts Tax). Operate with a spirit of cooperation and community enrichment
SFGA is a 501c6 nonprofit business-and-professional organization primarily for owners and managers of art galleries and art museums. The association fosters professional networking, supports professional standards, publicizes Santa Fe as a tourist destination for art collectors, and advocates on behalf of the art economy in government and the community.
For many years, SFGA has published the ARTMap, a guide to all member galleries and museums. For 2022, the association brought back a larger map along with an enhanced online gallery district experience; it’s sure to become a collectors’ favorite guide to the #1 city for visiting galleries in the world.
SFGA is governed by a five-member volunteer board of directors. Click to see board member and staff biographies.
