About Santa Fe

One of the greatest resources available for art collectors and sculptors is located five miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the village of Tesuque (te-soo-ke). Shidoni - a greeting to a friend in Navajo - is an art gallery including 8 acres of sculpture gardens and bronze art foundry situated along the Rio Tesuque on a former apple orchard. Visitors have the opportunity to see the indoor art galleries which represent more than 140 artist from all over the country. Stroll the gallery and sculpture gardens. Watch 2000 degree molten bronze being poured into ceramic shell molds during our Saturday Pour Days open to the public.

If you are in search of quality art, an artist in need of the finest foundry services available, or you want to learn about the process involved in the creation of major works of art, then please come for a visit.

Sculpture Gardens:
Open during daylight hours, year round. The gates are locked at 5pm. Please park outside the gates before 5pm.

Self Guided Foundry Tours:
Monday through Friday from Noon to 1 PM, Admission fee $3.00

Bronze Pour and Self Guided Tour:
Saturday through the afternoon starting at 12:00, Admission fee $5.00

Located at the entrance to the 14,000 square foot complex in what was the original foundry office. The Gallery officially opened in 1975, a year which also marked the First Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show. It is the oldest galley in the Santa Fe area under the same ownership. With its large wooden beam construction and brick floors, visitors are invited to browse among the largest selection of contemporary sculpture to be found in the Southwest. The variety of styles is unequaled, encompassing abstract, non-objective, realism, functional, kinetic, found object and fountains. Its warm and friendly atmosphere encourages guests to relax, ask questions and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Works in bronze, stainless steel, copper, iron, and mixed media representing over 100 local and nationally known artists, are available for purchase and priced for every budget. In addition, original designs in sculpture, tools, clay, wax, armatures and art books are available for sale.

A beautiful enclosed patio area and covered portal are adjacent to the gallery and offer the viewer the extraordinary experience of seeing works of art bathed in the famous light of northern New Mexico. Sounds of bubbling fountains and the gentle breezes of cool mountain air delight the senses. We cordially invite you come and see for yourself the truly unique and special place that is Shidoni Gallery.

Shidoni Arts Gallery
Shidoni Arts is an incomparable indoor and outdoor gallery devoted primarily to fine American crafts.

SHIDONI ARTS is a gallery of textures and colors: wood, metal, clay, glass, stone, paint, canvas, paper, resin and fiber. These and other materials are carved, turned, bent, painted, fired, hammered, thrown or waxed into wonderful objects that challenge the eye and dazzle the imagination. The mix is rich, eclectic, joyful and profound.

Visiting our spacious premises is a sensory experience: a blacksmith’s gate, or a woodworker’s cabinet interacts with an exquisite blown glass vase, or a photographer’s digital print. Set amidst apple orchards and towering cottonwoods, guests are invited to take a stroll through the sculpture garden where one can truly appreciate the ‘magic” of Northern New Mexico. Shidoni Arts is a unique environment equally suited to the seasoned or the novice collector.

We look forward to meeting with you on your next visit to Santa Fe.