12th SITE SANTA FE International
Once Within a Time
Extending beyond SITE SANTA FE’s galleries to partner institutions and unconventional venues across the city, Once Within a Time draws inspiration from a cast of characters with ties to Santa Fe and New Mexico. Curated by Cecilia Alemani.
June 27, 2025 — January 12, 2026
90+ participants
300+ artworks
14 venues across Santa Fe
The exhibition revolves around a vibrant collection of over twenty characters—or figures of interest—with close ties to the Southwest. This diverse cast encompasses local heroes, mythical beings, unassuming residents, reclusive artists, distinctive writers, and charismatic healers. The biographies of these people—incarnated in a collection of artifacts, documents, images, and objects—function as catalysts for over seventy local, national, and international artists. Many of the featured artists have created new work that responds, directly or indirectly, to the experiences and lore of these figures. The commissions are shown here alongside contemporary works from around the world, offering insights into the region’s rich history and its artistic and literary heritage.
The International extends beyond SITE SANTA FE to more than a dozen locations across the city. These partner venues comprise cultural institutions such as museums and landmarks, as well as spaces in a public park, a former foundry, an empty storefront, the lounge of a cannabis shop, a toy store, and more. These varied locations set the tone for novel dialogues between figures, artists, and places, prompting visitors to explore different corners of Santa Fe.
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