Everyone in Taos knows something about art. This is because it pervades nearly every aspect of daily life. Taos' love affair with art began with the arrival in 1898 of two painters, Ernest Blumenschein and Bert Phillips. They established an art colony, which subsequently propelled Taos into legendary status. The area has inspired renowned artists like Ansel Adams, D.H. Lawrence, and Georgia O'Keeffe, and today, a new generation of artists preserves Taos' rich artistic tradition.
The lively Taos art scene includes visual, literary and performing arts, and art-lovers can attend the event of their choice: the World Championship Poetry Bout, Taos Inn's long-running Meet the Artist series, the Spring Arts Celebration and Fall Arts Festival. Arts and culture come together during other events that include the annual Old Taos Trade Fair and Yuletide in Taos. Performing arts events are held throughout the year--from chamber music and jazz concerts to one of the nation's premier independent film festivals. |
