Tres Culturas: Exploring the Artistic Spirit of Santa Fe and Taos July 13-19

Chimayo Art

Experience the spectacular scenery of New Mexico and learn about the rich history and artistic vitality of the Native American, Anglo, and Hispanic cultures that settled the region with SchoolArts Magazine and CRIZMAC. Tres Culturas is designed to offer travelers an opportunity to explore the diversity of New Mexico’s artistic heritage from ancient times to the present. Some of the activities you will enjoy include visits to renowned museums in Santa Fe and Taos, tours of historical sites, visits to the Taos Pueblo, Georgia O’Keeffe’s home and museum, Pojoaque Cultural Center and Roxanne Swentzell’s Tower Gallery.

First hand experiences with Native American artists and scholars and contemporary Santa Fe artists and crafts people make this a unique, educational, and remarkable trip. Join SchoolArts Magazine editor Nancy Walkup and CRIZMAC president Stevie Mack for this unique trip, which offers you a rare opportunity to explore the Tres Culturas of New Mexico. All are welcome; you do not have to be an art teacher or a teacher. Friends and relatives are also welcome and we'll match you with a roommate if you want or need one. Learn more or register here. Dates are July 13-19, 2016.

El Santuario de Chimayo

The cost for Tres Culturas: Exploring the Artistic Spirit of Santa Fe and Taos, is $1,895 for 6 days with 8 meals included along with local travel, educational materials, and museum and historic site admissions and fees. Airfare is not included.

Professional Development
Educators receive a certificate for 48 hours of professional development credit.

One of the special places we will visit during this trip is the town of Chimayo. Tucked in a valley in Northern New Mexico is the small town of Chimayo with the pilgrimage church El Santuario de Chimayo. Off of the main church is a tiny room with holy healing dirt. On Good Friday, thousands of people walk to the church, some walking over 60 miles to make the pilgrimage. This is a picture from Christmas time with the luminarias/farolitos lighting the way to the church.

El Santuario de Chimayo

Schedule for Day to Chimayo

This out of town excursion takes us to the small town of Chimayo located along the High Road to Taos. Here we will visit Irvin Trujillo, a member of the renowned Centinella family known for their exquisite Rio Grande style weavings. A stop at the Ortega weavers gives us another opportunity to see fine examples of the weaving styles of the region. El Santuario de Chimayo, a National Historic Landmark, is our next destination to see the charming church that is known for its miraculous pilgrimages. Santo Nino Chapel, a small chapel dedicated to children, is also on the grounds. We will enjoy a wonderful group lunch at El Rancho de Chimayo, a recognized Culinary Treasure of New Mexico.