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Santa Fe Artists Thrive Amid Rising Rents and Collaboration

4/3/2026

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Story summary

Santa Fe, with more than 150,000 residents, has a vibrant art scene and the most artists per capita of any location, spanning traditional and contemporary art.
Keep Contemporary, founded by Jared Antonio-Justo Trujillo, aims to showcase indigenous and contemporary artists.
Ian Kuali’i emphasizes community and collaboration within the evolving landscape.
Rising rents push some artists to the fringes.

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Story summary

Santa Fe, with more than 150,000 residents, has a vibrant art scene and the most artists per capita of any location, spanning traditional and contemporary art.
Keep Contemporary, founded by Jared Antonio-Justo Trujillo, aims to showcase indigenous and contemporary artists.
Ian Kuali’i emphasizes community and collaboration within the evolving landscape.
Rising rents push some artists to the fringes.