Summer Institute – New Mexico: August 4 – August 13, 2026

Join Montserrat College of Art on a 10-day creative adventure in New Mexico! Led by Montserrat’s faculty, you’ll explore traditional and contemporary artmaking, paint and draw outdoors in stunning desert landscapes, and immerse yourself in the region’s vibrant art scene with gallery visits and museum tours. Spark your creativity, expand your practice, and be inspired at every turn!

LOCATION: Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a world-class destination for the arts, blending its Indigenous and Hispanic roots with an innovative contemporary scene. Known for its distinctive adobe architecture and stunning desert landscapes, the city has long inspired artists, writers, and creatives. Santa Fe is full of galleries and museums, including the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Accommodations and breakfasts
• Museum and cultural site entrance fees
• Studio time and supplies
• Travel to studios, events, and museums
• Some meals out with faculty Multiple art workshops
• Outdoor excursions/light hikes
• Plein air painting or outdoor sketching/photography

COST:

• Single Room: $3,600
• Shared Double Room: $2,500

Please note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Santa Fe, and are required to arrive in time for the beginning of the program, and stay for the duration of the institute. Montserrat College of Art is not responsible for reimbursing participants for their individual transportation cost in the event of trip cancellation.

Deposit to secure your spot is $1,000. Deposit is refundable before June 1, 2025.