The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is committed to artists, the presentation of multidisciplinary work, and the value and power of the art of our time.
Formed in 1976 by a passionate group of visual and performing artists when the movement to tear down the walls between visual and performing arts was active nationwide, the CAC expresses its mission by organizing world class curated exhibitions, performances, and public programs that educate and enlarge audiences for the arts while encouraging collaboration among diverse stakeholders composed of artists, institutions, communities, and supporters throughout the world.
Blue Rain Gallery represents established contemporary artists of diverse backgrounds working in a variety of mediums such as paintings, ceramics, bronze, glass, and jewelry. True to the gallery's roots, a portion of our aesthetic is devoted to contemporary Native American art with an emphasis on innovation. Infinite detail and superb quality is a common thread that links the work of our artists and continues to inspire and excite collectors. Today, the gallery is eclectic in its approach, yet maintains a special focus on regional, Native American, and Studio Glass art.
Blue Rain Gallery was founded in 1993 in Taos, New Mexico by entrepreneur and artist Leroy Garcia. By 2003, the need to expand the business was apparent so Blue Rain Gallery opened in Santa Fe, NM. The gallery is now located in the Santa Fe Railyard with a second location in Durango, CO.