Summer Institute – New Mexico

August 4 – August 13* (new!)

*Dates for New Mexico subject to minor change based on availability

Join Montserrat College of Art on a 10-day creative adventure in New Mexico! Led by Montserrat’s faculty, you’ll explore traditional and contemporary artmaking, paint and draw outdoors in stunning desert landscapes, and immerse yourself in the region’s vibrant art scene with gallery visits and museum tours. Spark your creativity, expand your practice, and be inspired at every turn!

LOCATION: Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a world-class destination for the arts, blending its Indigenous and Hispanic roots with an innovative contemporary scene. Known for its distinctive adobe architecture and stunning desert landscapes, the city has long inspired artists, writers, and creatives. Santa Fe is full of galleries and museums, including the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Accommodations and breakfasts
  • Museum and cultural site entrance fees
  • Studio time and supplies
  • Travel to studios, events, and museums
  • Some meals out with faculty
  • Multiple art workshops
  • Outdoor excursions/light hikes
  • Plein air painting, sketches, photography, or making

COST: TBD

Registration and deposit deadline: June 1, 2026
Full Payment: June 15, 2026
Refund Request Deadline: July 1, 2026