Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Photo by Pamela Ellsworth
Welcome to Artists of Madrid, NM.
We Madrid and Art
Artists of Madrid, New Mexico offers
a unique, personal connection between local artists and artisans in the greater
Madrid area and the art buying public.
Conveniently located between Santa Fe and Albuquerque
on New Mexico Highway 14 (named the Turquoise Trail -- a nationally designated scenic route)
Madrid has evolved from a mining ghost town into a
vibrant community attracting talented artists who have made Madrid their home.
Madrid's many galleries featuring local talent have
helped Madrid to become a "must see" designation for those traveling to northern New Mexico.
Nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountians, Madrid welcomes
tens of thousands of visitors annually. Patrons come to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Madrid, NM
area as well as spending time learning the rich cultural history. While here, they enjoy
a rewarding experience exploring the local galleries, restaurants and local entertainment.
Artists of Madrid, NM is committed
to bring local artists an affordable web presence
Madrid, NEW MEXICO
Madrid's colorful history has helped shape the character of the community, which is
beautifully expressed through the creative talents
of its local artists.
Although the town of Madrid can trace its origin back to its offical founding in 1895,
the presence of the Native American Pueblo Culture and the subsequent Spanish colonial period
still infuses the present with a sense of ancient mystery and cultural diversity
that reveals itself to both the visitor and the local artist alike.
The Turquoise Trail consisting of the Madrid, Golden and Cerrillos area has historically
been known as one of the oldest mining areas in North America.
Famous for the turquoise from the Cerrillos Hills and the Ortiz
goldrush of the 1820's, Madrid's beginning centered around coal mining.
Benefiting from deposits of both bituminous and anthracite (hard coal)
Madrid boomed as a coal mining town, once boasting of a population of several thousand.
Madrid is renown for having the first lighted ballpark west of the Mississippi
that hosted the AA professional baseball team, The Madrid Miners.
Equally renown was its electric lighted Christmas celebration that served
as inspiration to Walt Disney for the creation of Disneyland.
The renovated and restored Oscar Huber Memorial ballpark still stands in tribute
to those days and Madrid is once again, gaining notoriety for its December
Christmas celebration and town parade.
Madrid thrived until the 1940's beginning its decline as competition from gas and
oil continued to erode the profitability of coal mining.
Eventually, upon the closing
of the Albuquerque and Cerrillos Coal Company in 1954, Madrid became a ghost town.
Madrid remained idle and empty until the 1970's when the son of the formal mining
superintendent and then town owner Joe Huber began selling off individual buildings
and parcels to Hippies, veterans, artists and rugged minded individuals seeking an
unregulated lifestyle.
In many ways, Madrid still holds to the principles of living unfettered by the
demands of mainstream society lending it a diversity of people and an openness toward
acceptance that greatly encourages the blending of talents and abilities making Madrid
unique in the way it celebrates creativity.
ABOUT
ARTISTS OF MADRID, NM aspires to unite the free spirited, free thinking
artisans of the area with the art buying public.
Whether you're a budding artist, or already represented, our goal is to provide you
an affordable web presence and exposure helping to connect you and your art with
potential customers and collectors.
Conversely, Artists of Madrid, NM strives to aid anyone interested in the Madrid
art scene to be able to connect directly with local artists enabling you to
purchase from the artist or a represented gallery.
Artists of Madrid, NM can also keep you informed of local art happenings and openings, helping
you establish an intimate connection to your favorite artist or artisan.
Over time Madrid has attracted many skilled craftsmen, artisans and artists working
in multiple mediums that include locally available stone, found artifacts, wood, and turquoise
to list a few.
Come and engage directly with the creators and their representatives and open up to the world of
Artists of Madrid, NM where you will find both the conventional and unconventional.
Copyright 2019 by Artists of Madrid, NM
Powered by