Welcome to
artists on santa fe
We are denver’s oldest
gallery & studios
in the santa fe arts district
We’ve been a safe haven and beacon for artists and art lovers alike for over 40 years. We house 25 artists in our studios and 15 juried artists in our gallery. Every guest who comes to the space is invited to wander the individual artist studios and meet and see the artists in action!
Through our monthly gatherings and First Friday events, we’ve cultivated a wonderful community and we are thrilled you are a part of it!
Join us this march for:
vibes
Show Description:
Vibes
Paintings by Tim McKay
April 4th – 28th, 2024
What helps you remember who you are?
Vibes explores how both representational and abstract imagery can induce a mood of reflection and meditation. The show features new works from McKay’s Santa Monica and Complexity series, utilizing broad color fields and pattern mash-ups.
About the Santa Monica series:
At age 11 McKay moved to Santa Monica from New Jersey and lived there through his high school years. He instantly fell in love with the ocean. During summers he was at the beach many times each week. A strong swimmer, McKay was certified as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.
For McKay, the beach was a place of sensuality—the heat of the sand, the cold of the ocean, the eeriness of fog banks, the sting of a jellyfish, sensing one’s own smallness among vast waters and trillions of grains of sand. The Santa Monica series captures the personal nature of McKay’s experience at the beach through large color fields and simplified, iconic forms. In viewing the works, McKay invites others to share in the awe of the natural world and one’s place in it.
About Tim:
Tim McKay is a Denver-based artist who works in acrylic, mixed media and ceramics. Primarily, his art is about the use of color, line, and creating meaningful interplay between organic and inorganic forms. Thematically, his work explores the intersection of random and predictable actions and is aligned with the Color Field and Constructionist/Systems movements.
McKay worked for over 20 years as a software designer, and within his practice of art applies concepts of software engineering such as scalability and user-centered design in creating a body of work with a consistent style that welcomes all viewers. He believes in the value of art as a tool to engender moments of stillness that encourage people to connect with their thoughts and feelings in a deeper way.
In addition, other fine art will be displayed in the gallery by resident artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and sculpture.
The exhibition “Vibes” will run April 4th – 28th, 2024
First Friday Reception: April 5th, 6 to 9 PM
Third Friday Collectors Evening: April 19th, 5 to 8:30 PM
Sundays on Santa Fe: April 28th, 11 AM to 3 PM
The Details:
Artists on Santa Fe Gallery
APRIL 4TH – 28TH, 2024
FIRST FRIDAY April 5th, 6-9 PM
third friday: april 19, 5-8:30 PM
Sundays on Santa FE: April 28, 11am-3pm
ARTISTS ON SANTA FE
747 SANTA FE DRive
DENVER, CO 80204
In addition to “Vibes”, other fine art will be displayed in the gallery by resident artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and sculpture. Enjoy visiting two levels of working artist open studios.
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747 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204
Hours
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday: 11am–3pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am–5pm
Sunday: 12pm–4pm
Monday: 11am–3pm
Phone
(303)-573-5903
Free street parking and paid parking options are available in and around the area.
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