The
Dixon Studio Tour has been an annual major art event since
1981. Dixon, nestled in the Embudo Valley in Northern New
Mexico where the Rio Embudo
flows into the Rio Grande, has been long known for its rich
Native American and Hispanic heritage, productive farm lands
and pastoral beauty. During the last 30+ years many artists
moved to the valley to pursue their artistic talent and a
simpler way of life.
Twenty four years ago two of these artists decided that there
was a need for more connection with the buying public in a
more intimate setting than the craft fairs and the galleries
provided. The first year was a great success as have been
all of the following years. People have loved to come to the little
village of Dixon and wander among the orchards and visit the now
50 some open studios and local businesses featuring a full
spectrum of contemporary and traditional fine art and crafts.
The
Dixon Studio Tour is a cooperative effort with the various
artists performing all of the jobs from preparing the map
to painting signs as well as coordinating the whole event.
The local community has also been included with the formation
of "The Mercado" which takes place at the public school and
features many home grown and homemade local products. A recent
addition, the "Collected Works" show, features an outstanding
piece of work by each of the artists on the tour. The show opens
with a public reception at 7:00 p.m. the night before the tour
and continues throughout the weekend.
