The Dixon Studio Tour is the oldest continuously-running studio tour in northern New Mexico. It occurs annually in the fall in the Embudo Valley,[1] and encompassing Dixon, Rinconada, Embudo, Apodaca and Cañoncito, and Cuestacitas.[2]

During the tour, workshops in areas such as blacksmithing, hand-building in clay, raku, stone carving, painting and poetry are offered.[2]

History

During the Nixon administration (1969–1974), a number of artists moved to Dixon. Their works were represent by galleries and museums outside of Dixon.[1]

The first Dixon Studio Tour was held in 1982. The tour was conceived by potter Nausika Richardson (1942-2011), who was inspired by "La Cienega de Santa Fe", the Santa Fe Studio Tour. The initial tour of 23 stops with 32 artists drew an unexpected 2,000 visitors.[1]

In 2011, the tour celebrated its 30th anniversary, accompanied by the publication of a limited edition book of essays, designed by David Grey,[3] putting the tour in historical context.[1]

  • Endo, Miya, ed. (2011). Dixon Studio Tour, 2011: 30 Years Creating Art and Community. Embudo Valley Arts Association. ISBN 978-0615537382.

There was a virtual tour in 2020, and in 2021 the tour returned as in-person event.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hulburt, Dory (November 4, 2011). "The Dixon Studio Tour celebrates 30th artistic anniversary". The Taos News. Archived from the original on 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  2. 1 2 Hulburt, Dory (November 5, 2012). "Dixon Studio Tour lights up Embudo Valley south of Taos". The Taos News. Archived from the original on April 23, 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  3. ↑ Irwin, Matthew (March 14, 2012). "Art-Making as Lifestyle". Santa Fe Reporter. Retrieved 2015-04-23.

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