Legacy Gallery of Santa Fe — Attraction in Santa Fe

I’m pleased Legacy Gallery has a new presence in Santa Fe, and has more of an emphasis on regional fine art and sculpture. I have purchased from this gallery, and have worked with Eric, a knowledgeable gallery consultant, in watching for works of artists I’m interested in. My complaint is the majority of more prominent works of art, and many current works of artists rising in demand, are increasingly offered only by draw or auction, a business tactic to create demand. I believe this may be a discouragement to creating new collectors, who enjoy looking around and discovering what and who they are drawn to, and experiencing the excitement of buying off the floor at any...

The gallery had many beautiful pieces, and the sculpture garden was tasteful. I enjoyed most of my time there, though I did have a negative experience with a staff member. As I was meandering through the gallery’s main room and pointing out pieces I liked to my family, a female staff member whose name I didn’t catch mimicked my tone, quite loudly saying, “Wow, look at the bear! Look at the fox! Look! Look! Look!” While I admit that I am by no means an art afficionado, it was incredibly judgmental and unprofessional. I then felt uncomfortable in the space and left soon after. Edit: I believe it was either...

The people who work at this specific art gallery were very friendly and kind to me. They gave me a helping hand and we're very generous folks. Now, this is a art district where everything is packed tightly into each other. Finding the location is miserable as is every art gallery located in this art district. Try to find 1 gallery in a ocean of 100+ gallery's was difficult. But just stop and ask your local postman or friendly face and they will assist you with...