A Legacy of Art and Community
Since 1979, the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe (CCA) has been a space for artists and audiences to connect. Founded by local artists with a grassroots spirit, it has evolved into a multidisciplinary venue showcasing visual arts, film, and performance.
Over the years, CCA has featured artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Goldsworthy and provided an early platform for Meow Wolf’s Due Return. Today, it continues to support emerging and established artists while serving as a gathering place for creative dialogue, pushing the boundaries for contemporary art.
The CCA Galleries: A Window to Artistic Exploration
Located at 1050 Old Pecos Trail, the CCA Gallery houses three exhibition spaces, the Muñoz Waxman Gallery, Spector-Ripps Gallery and the Cinema Gallery. With rotating exhibitions throughout the year, it showcases a diverse range of contemporary artists redefining the limits of their mediums. Each thoughtfully curated show is designed to invite conversation and reflection, ensuring that art remains engaging, thought-provoking, and accessible to all visitors.
The Muñoz Waxman Gallery and Spector-Ripps Gallery are open to the public during TIA Collection opening and closing receptions (Tia Collection – Tia Collection : Tia Collection) or during performances of Chatter. Check out NORTH – Chatter.
CCA Lobby Gallery
Holding Time: The Ceramics of Robert King (March 8 – May 4)
Opening March 8 with a reception from 5 – 7 p.m., Holding Time highlights the ceramic work of Robert King, a self-taught artist and physician from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Working with clay, minerals, sand, and wood gathered near his home in Galisteo, King creates pieces that embody the essence of the high desert. His process is a direct collaboration with the landscape, transforming raw earth into ceramics that reflect the textures, colors, and history of the region.
James Gould (May – July 2025)
James Gould’s exhibition, on display from May through July, reflects decades of craftsmanship and artistic exploration. His work spans woodworking, furniture design, and mixed media. A longtime Santa Fe resident, he has been part of the creative community for decades, sharing his expertise as a fine woodworking instructor at Santa Fe Community College. His exhibition will feature pieces that balance precision with craftsmanship, shaped by a lifelong study of form and material.
Grace Davis (August – October 2025)
Coming in August, an exhibition by Grace Davis will bring new perspectives to the CCA Gallery. Details will be announced in the coming months.
Experience Contemporary Art in Santa Fe
Art is constantly evolving, and CCA evolves with it. Each exhibition brings fresh ideas, new voices, and different ways of seeing the world. Visit 1050 Old Pecos Trail to explore what’s on view, and check their website for current gallery hours and event details. Stay tuned for more details on these upcoming exhibitions, as they continue to bring the best of contemporary art to Santa Fe.
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