Taos Fall Arts Festival is Back!
September 18 - October 4, 2026
Taos Fall Arts Festival is pleased to announce the 2026 return of a celebration of visual arts and artists in Taos County! Exhibitions will be shown in 3 historic locations:
Thank you for your interest in the Taos Fall Arts Festival, September 18 – October 4, 2026.
Taos County Artist's Applications are open through August 30, 2026. A fee of $35 goes toward festival production costs. No artist is turned away for lack of funds, please get in touch.
Questions? Email in**@**********ts.com
2024 highlights
50th Anniversary Exhibition & Celebration
50th Anniversary Exhibition & Celebration! 50 years of the festival.
50th Anniversary Exhibition & Celebration! 50 years of the festival.
2024 Poster Winner by Monique Belitz, "The Guardian of the Orchard"
Barbara Brenner, the woman who started it all, 50 years ago! The lovely and amazing Barbara Brenner.
Elizabeth Jose, winner of the 2024 Maverick Award
2024 Poster Artist Award
The 2024 Barbara Brenner Lifetime Achievement Award
The legacy of famed folk artist Patrociño Barela.
The 2024 Maverick Award
Elizabeth is a British artist, living and painting in Taos, New Mexico, USA.
Couse-Sharp Heritage Artist Awards Winners 2023
Hispano Contemporary
2023 Poster Artist Award
Leigh is a beloved Taos local whose art represents the quintessential Taos look and feel.
2023 Charles R. Strong Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
The legacy of famed folk artist Patrociño Barela.
Renate is an intuitive and a healer who retired from a long career as a counselor, lecturer and workshop leader.
2023 Visionary Artist Award
Hand carved Retablos, Bultos along with Stone Lithographs
Other News...
Our Opening Day/Night will be an official stop on the Big Barn Dance Art Walk on September 6th from 3pm-6pm.
Sponsor/Donate
The Taos Fall Arts Festival is a beloved community tradition returning for 2026 after a pause. The festival celebrates the rich artistic heritage of Taos and the Southwest, connecting local and regional artists with collectors, visitors, and the broader arts community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the festival is driven entirely by community support, partnerships, and sponsorships.