Vital Spaces

Vital Spaces Beyond this focus, we wish to be inclusive of artists of all ages, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, and countries of origin.

Vital Spaces is a Santa Fe-based 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to sustain and enhance Santa Fe's cultural vibrancy by creating affordable spaces for artists working in all media to create, present, connect, and teach. We aim to support BIPOC artists, a population whose work has historically been underrepresented in contemporary art spaces in Santa Fe, as well as artists of all backgrounds

whose socioeconomic status makes it difficult to maintain an artistic practice here. Our vision is a city in which people of all backgrounds have access to space for creating and showing their work. We operate on the principles of inclusion, equity, openness, and community engagement. As much as we want to promote diverse individuals, we also want to support diverse forms of artistic expression and thought including but not limited to performance, installation art, mixed media, the literary arts, and music. We hope to provide spaces where artists can push boundaries without having to focus on the marketability of their work. By providing affordable space, we aim to provide a venue for artists who might not otherwise know one another to come together in community and collaboration. We work to share this collaborative energy with the broader Santa Fe public through discussions, workshops, performance, and interactive art projects.

Time to sign up for summer camps!!Vital Spaces’ Summer Camp programs offer creative, empowering experiences for Black an...
03/30/2026

Time to sign up for summer camps!!

Vital Spaces’ Summer Camp programs offer creative, empowering experiences for Black and Bi-racial youth in Santa Fe, providing a space to explore art, music, and self-expression while building confidence and community. The Sista Circle Camp centers mentorship and leadership for girls, while our boys’ camp engages young men in healthy masculinities and parallel experiences that center creativity and personal growth. These are fun, dynamic and supportive environments! Huge thanks to our friends at NewMexicoWomen.Org for the support to make this program possible! ❤️

For more information please go to our website at vitalspaces.org/programs. The registration links for camps are at the bottom of our summer camps page, Pass it on!

Open Studios Night is almost here! 🎨✨Join us at Vital Spaces 3140 on March 13th from 5–9 PM to explore artist studios, s...
03/10/2026

Open Studios Night is almost here! 🎨✨

Join us at Vital Spaces 3140 on March 13th from 5–9 PM to explore artist studios, see what our creatives have been working on, enjoy live music, and connect with the community. Bring your friends and come hang with us! 💫

Are you working on a grant, residency application, exhibition submission, or sponsorship proposal?The Grant Writing and ...
03/04/2026

Are you working on a grant, residency application, exhibition submission, or sponsorship proposal?
The Grant Writing and Artist Submission Lab is a hands-on workshop series designed to help artists strengthen their materials in real time. This is a working session where you bring your drafts and receive structured peer feedback and professional guidance.
We will focus on strengthening clarity, alignment, and confidence so your work stands out to funders and jurors.
Confirmed Dates
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6 to 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10 to 11:30 am
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 5:30 to 7 pm
Suggested donation to Vital Spaces is $5 to $25 per session
Optional advance material sharing
Space limited to 15 participants
Register here
https://forms.gle/rYNihz1Bcfqz2ZcQA

🎨Este sábado 7 de Marzo, de 10am–1pm, tendremos un espacio abierto de arte y manualidades guiado en español para familia...
03/03/2026

🎨Este sábado 7 de Marzo, de 10am–1pm, tendremos un espacio abierto de arte y manualidades guiado en español para familias y sus hijos.
Vengan a crear, convivir y compartir juntos.
Materiales incluidos. ¡Les esperamos!

🎨Calling our Spanish-speaking families!
This Saturday, March 7th, from 10am–1pm
Join us for an open art + crafts space led in Spanish! Made for kids and their families to create side by side.
Supplies included, always free! Can’t wait to see you!

There’s something SO special about a full calendar, and even more so that we get to share it with YOU💚This month is full...
03/02/2026

There’s something SO special about a full calendar, and even more so that we get to share it with YOU💚

This month is full of ways to make art, meet people, learn something new, and be a part of our incredible community!

Most events are free + and always open to all. See you soon!

Hay algo tan especial en ver el calendario lleno, y aún más especial saber que lo compartimos con USTEDES 💚

Este mes está lleno de oportunidades para hacer arte, conocer gente, aprender algo nuevo y ser parte de nuestra increíble comunidad.

La mayoría de los eventos son gratuitos y siempre están abiertos para todos. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Spend your Sunday making art and meeting new people!🫟Come follow a drawing prompt or work on your own piece! Supplies, s...
02/20/2026

Spend your Sunday making art and meeting new people!🫟

Come follow a drawing prompt or work on your own piece! Supplies, snacks, and drinks are all provided (bring your favorites to share if you’d like). There’ll be space to introduce yourself, connect, and build community.

Hosted by +

Vital Spaces | 3140 Cerrillos Rd
2–5 PM
18+

Got questions about grants? Funding?How to actually make the thing happen? 👀How To Do A Thing is an open conversation fo...
02/19/2026

Got questions about grants? Funding?
How to actually make the thing happen? 👀

How To Do A Thing is an open conversation for
creatives moving ideas into reality. Come ask
questions, share what you’re navigating, and connect
directly with the folks shaping arts, culture, and
economic development in Santa Fe.

Featuring:
Chelsea Johnson (Arts & Culture)
Johanna Nelson (Office of Economic Development)
Raashan Ahmad (Vital Spaces)

Feb 24 | 5:30–7 PM
Vital Spaces, 3140 Cerrillos

February Art Closet🩷Needing a restock on supplies? We’ve got you covered! This month’s art closet is overflowing (litera...
02/18/2026

February Art Closet🩷

Needing a restock on supplies? We’ve got you covered! This month’s art closet is overflowing (literally) with supplies waiting to be used! Stop by the Annex this Saturday and see for yourself!

02/18/2026

Psst, we’re starting something…

A teen-led creative social club where young people learn content creation, storytelling, and social media strategy by working on real projects that actually get posted. Together we highlight local programs, clubs, and events happening across the city, helping teens get connected and stay in the loop!

This isn’t just a class.
It’s not a lecture.
It’s a creative team!

Members collaborate like a mini media agency, brainstorming ideas, filming, editing, writing captions, building strategy, and shaping the voice of a platform made for teens, by teens.

Along the way, participants build real-world skills in:

Video production
Editing
Social media strategy
Interviewing
Marketing and branding
Creative collaboration
Leadership
More importantly, we help shift the narrative. Instead of “There’s nothing to do,” we start asking, “Why don’t more people know what’s happening?”

This club is about creativity, connection, and youth voice. Vital Spaces provides mentorship and guidance, but the ideas and energy come from the teens themselves.

If you’re curious, creative, or just tired of hearing that there’s nothing going on here, we’d love to build this with you!

Fill out an interest form at this link or on our website!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKuoVD5ZvtxkMz0auQO4kjbUuGTjaodEUREr2VueUCCM-taA/viewform?usp=send_form

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1600 Saint Michael’s Drive SW
Santa Fe, NM
87505

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