Our Mission
At Sanctuary Artistry, we strive to foster creativity and artistic expression within our community. Our mission is to provide a stable space for artists to collaborate, share and sell their work.
Our mission is to honor and fulfill our constitutional right to pursue life liberty, happiness and opportunity through our first amendment rights of freedom of expression
We provide a high quality salon-style gallery setting, low commissions, veterans selling at no commission, low cost workshop opportunities, exposure at no cost to the artist….. melding compassion, education and representation….We maintain funds to proudly serve our artists and their projects.
Within the productive energy loop of this 501c3 nonprofit, creative and economic progress is achieved …..the transformative power of the creative arts is now for the artist, the economy and community…..
Contact : griddino@gmail.com
Our current hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am to 5pm
HOME OF 44 LOCAL TAOS FINE ARTISTS AND ARTISANS !!!!!
Educational Outreach at Sanctuary Artistry
YOU ARE INVITED to Patience Heyl’s FIGURE/LIFE DRAWING…..MEETING EVERY TUESDAY in 2026….. from 10 to noon…WITH LIVE MODEL, the cost 20.00……..coffee/snacks included….
…..this is an opportunity to mix & learn with some fine artists!
…..Patience Heyl, has taught across 2 continents !
……WORKSHOPS & RETREATS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST….
- FIGURE
- LANDSCAPE
- STILL LIFE
- COLORS OF LOVE
- ABSTRACT
- DRAWING
…..held at Patience’ Sanctuary Salon Studio, located in the back of Sanctuary Artistry Gallery, 219 Kit Carson road in Taos…CONTACT PATIENCE at: 719-338-0081………
***JANE HARDY WRITERS GROUP !….ON THURSDAYS, 2PM ‘TAOS TIME’….AT SANCTUARY ARTISTRY GALLERY in Taos, NM…….snacks, coffee & efreshments—JUST BRING YOURSELVES and your writing talents!…..FREE !
CALL Ken at 479-981-3928 for more info
***Ken, Ordained Minister of The Universal Life Church Monastery, now offers in Taos one-on-one healing sessions…..
Call for appointment: 479-981-3928
……WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
WE CELEBRATE FIRST FRIDAYS OF EVERY MONTH !!!…..to honor the artists and entrepreneurs that made Kit Carson road what it is today …….starting after 2pm, we have a casual, short gathering with music, a variety of food and snacks, refreshments…..
COME VIEW OUR NEW ARTISTS !….ALL WELCOME !
THIS IS YOUR ART GALLERY IN TAOS, NM
#1 world class gallery
With no exclusivity contracts, no rent fees, and very low base commissions—while veterans enjoy zero sales commissions—we rely on your support and donations to maintain our gallery functions at their best. This ensures we can serve the artists, visitors, and buyers alike. Our art gallery is dedicated to promoting the arts and fostering development in our community through education & representation.
At Sanctuary Artistry, we proudly honor our local artists by showcasing their unique talents and perspectives! Our multi-faceted approach has demonstrated to our visitors and artists that there is not only a direct need for what we offer and how we offer it, but it is also a necessary opportunity & priority for a thriving Taos arts economy…
Our concepts and implementations complement, support and empower the artist community; sustain more value to the artists and buyers…..and complements the Town of Taos and Taos County, the Taos Art economy, and the historic nature and culture of Taos !……ask us how we can better serve you!
#2 community workshops
By melding education and representation, our community workshops and instruction groups have greatly enhanced artist morale, skill, and development….. With the re-introduction of The Jane Hardy Writing Group, we are fostering another small cornerstone for a variety of local artists, contributing to a freer and more vibrant Taos arts economy.
Since our beginnings a year ago, starting with that one first artist we encouraged to ‘stay in Taos’, we have grown into a grassroots organization of 38 artists—and still growing—that provides the essential support that many of our Taos artists have proven a need for. Our efforts are paving the way for an art gallery that truly highlights the talent & potential for our community.
#3 stable main location
While many organizations host art gallery events and then move on, we at Sanctuary Artistry maintain a consistent presence at our location with stable hours from Thursday to Sunday, 11 to 5. We are committed to making a difference through the arts, dedicating 2.5% of our gift shoppe sales back to various local charities.
Our mission is to foster an inclusive arts community, ensuring that artistic representation is not limited to only a select group of buyers or class of individuals.
It’s important to note that for every artist and artisan who stops working and leaves Taos, there is an estimated economic loss of 100.00 per day, per artist…this simply is that the sales a local artist makes goes back into the community; and that extending family members are also affetced.
–Using a 5.00 bill as the example, every dollar that is spent in Taos on art also translates into 4.00 in more spending on entertainment, lodging and food…..we must all realize that Taos is more than a historic art town–the local artists are our economic life blood and butter !
Testimonial
What Our Artists and Patrons Say
Part of our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of folks in our community.
Frana Biederman, Artist
…..As an established abstract artist in other venues across the country, I had a hard time finding a gallery that was willing to experiment with me and get me out there as a local Taos resident and artist for over 25 years…they realized that the creation comes before thinking about the sales.
Jordan Blake
Patron
Not only did I find an art piece that spoke to me to add to my collection, I was thrilled to know that I am directly supporting the Artist and creating opportunity!
Fresca Grissino
Operations Manager
with the advent of ‘investor galleries’, the historic art town of Taos was becoming too expensive for diverse fine local artists and artisans to get known…much like our current rental crisis today…..I realized I was here to be that exqualizing factor. for those artists that were ready to leave Taos, we gave them a reason now to stay!
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR VETS…JUST THREE EXAMPLES…
**Lila, 90 years old, retired Air Force Veteran and art teacher, was found almost unconscious, no food, water or heat; in 2 months, she is now walking & eating.
**Betty, Navy Veteran, homeless and living and painting out of her van, domestic violence, no personal address, no food stamps…her works selling in this gallery is her lifeline to life, civility & productivity.
**Daniel, disabled homeless Army Veteran, gets mentorship and a meal, whenever he attends our Jane Hardy Writers Group ; he is his own opinionated person, we do not judge, just help. A great mind, talented writer and potential as a great journalist-and published author !…….
THIS IS SHAMEFUL WHAT WE AS A PEOPLE, AS A COUNTRY, HAVE DONE TO OUR PEOPLE-OUR ARTISTS- OUR VETERANS…..
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