Chasing Santa Fe: Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

1.23.2014

Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art - Roswell, New Mexico

There is far more to
discover about Roswell, New Mexico than aliens...

Let me take you on a visual tour of a remarkable museum that showcases the permanent collection of artwork produced by alumni of the prestigious Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program.

The program was established in 1967 by artist and businessman Donald B. Anderson and the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Their dream was to bring renowned artists to live and work in the tranquility of the high plains of southeastern New Mexico and give them the gift of time. Over the years, hundreds of gifted U.S. and international artists have participated in the Program, making the Roswell program one of the most sought after residencies of its kind.

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Photography by C. Whitney-Ward

This light-filled, 22,000 square foot museum presents nine gallery spaces and hundreds and hundreds of eclectic works of art, all hung salon style with simple seating clusters for anyone who would like to linger and delight.