Taos Art Museum Celebrates Opening of New Facilities with a Community Weekend
The wait is over! Taos Art Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of the new Janis and Roy Coffee Gallery and the completion of the Nathaniel "Nat" Troy Art and Archival Building. To celebrate this occasion, we invite you to a Community Weekend on April 26-27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission to all exhibitions and programs.
EXHIBITIONS
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Janis and Roy Coffee Gallery
Selections from the Janis and Roy Coffee Collection Featuring works drawn from the 150 pieces generously donated to the museum by Janis and Roy Coffee, highlighting some of their most treasured and beloved works of art that reflect the essence of Taos and the Southwest. 
O.E. Berninghaus, "Taos Indians Threshing." Oil on canvas. Taos Art Museum's permanent collection. Gift of Janis and Roy Coffee.
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Historic Fechin House
Masterful Expression: Nicolai Fechin’s Portraiture This exhibition highlights Fechin’s remarkable ability to capture not only the physical likeness of his subjects but also their emotions and distinctive personalities. 
"Gregorio the Fiddler" by Nicolai Fechin, Oil on canvas, Courtesy of an anonymous lender.
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Historic Fechin Studio
Light and Shadow: A Study in Paint Contemporary artist Keeven Donahue’s exhibition features chiaroscuro works rooted in the techniques of the old masters bathed in his distinct contemporary vision. 
Keevan Donahue, "Still Life of a Horse and Rider II"
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Sky Eagle Collection Fashion Show will be held outside in the Museum Gardens and will showcase 20 stunning looks modeled by members of the local community. This event highlights the deep connection between fashion, art, and cultural storytelling, bringing together the creative spirit of Taos.
As part of the Taos art scene, Sky-Eagle Collection has built strong relationships with neighboring artists, businesses, and community members, fostering a collaborative and supportive creative ecosystem. This fashion show celebrates that shared artistic vision, featuring designs that reflect heritage, resilience, and the beauty of the Southwest landscape.
Beyond the runway, this event embodies the spirit of community engagement, uplifting local talent and creating space for diverse expressions of Indigenous and contemporary fashion. With the historic Fechin House as the backdrop, the show will blend tradition and modernity, honoring the legacy of Taos as a hub for artists, makers, and storytellers.
As part of the Taos art scene, Sky-Eagle Collection has built strong relationships with neighboring artists, businesses, and community members, fostering a collaborative and supportive creative ecosystem. This fashion show celebrates that shared artistic vision, featuring designs that reflect heritage, resilience, and the beauty of the Southwest landscape.
Beyond the runway, this event embodies the spirit of community engagement, uplifting local talent and creating space for diverse expressions of Indigenous and contemporary fashion. With the historic Fechin House as the backdrop, the show will blend tradition and modernity, honoring the legacy of Taos as a hub for artists, makers, and storytellers.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
5:30 pm - Concert by Pianist Katya Grineva
The weekend will conclude with a performance by Katya Grineva at the Fechin House. She will present selections from her recent Carnegie Hall program, Music that Celebrates Eternal Mysteries. The program will include rare pieces by 11th-century Saint Hildegard von Bingen, Oh Glittering Starlight, Gurdjieff/Hartman's The Initiation of the Priestess, and Liszt's first Légende, St. Francis of Assisi Talking to the Birds. Additionally, she will perform timeless classics such as Chopin's Nocturne No. 2 and Fantasie/Impromptu, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, and Debussy's Clair de Lune, among others.
Seating for Katya's performance is limited, and reservations are required. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a world-class performance in the intimate setting of the Fechin House. To RSVP, please call (575) 758-2690.
The weekend will conclude with a performance by Katya Grineva at the Fechin House. She will present selections from her recent Carnegie Hall program, Music that Celebrates Eternal Mysteries. The program will include rare pieces by 11th-century Saint Hildegard von Bingen, Oh Glittering Starlight, Gurdjieff/Hartman's The Initiation of the Priestess, and Liszt's first Légende, St. Francis of Assisi Talking to the Birds. Additionally, she will perform timeless classics such as Chopin's Nocturne No. 2 and Fantasie/Impromptu, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, and Debussy's Clair de Lune, among others.
Seating for Katya's performance is limited, and reservations are required. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a world-class performance in the intimate setting of the Fechin House. To RSVP, please call (575) 758-2690.