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Event: Wonderful Fantastic Fest!
We’re back with another unforgettable celebration of hip hop culture, creativity, and community in the heart of Santa Fe. This year’s Festival is headlined by none other than the legendary Big Daddy Kane with his live band. Kane is one of hip-hop’s most innovative and trendsetting Master of Ceremonies, a true icon, pioneer, and lyricist […]
Event: Portraits and Fantasies
Vital Spaces is hosting a NKNC event at our Annex Gallery on August 10th! The show in the gallery, “Portraits and Fantasies”, will feature work from artists based in New Mexico, LA, NYC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and beyond. There will also be food, music, vendors, and performances from local artists! Come out and celebrate some art […]
: Unhoused Art
Unhoused Art was initially founded by Ryan Williams. In 2024, Ryan offered his program to Vital Spaces so that more of the community could be served. Currently, Unhoused Art offers six classes every other week to shelters across Santa Fe and seeks to curate four gallery shows per year, showcasing artists from the program and […]
Event: Juneteenth Celebration
A day of joy, remembrance, and celebration honoring Black freedom and culture. This year’s Juneteenth gathering presented in collaboration with Love and Happiness features world-renowned DJ Natasha Diggs, (NYC / Soul in the Horn) whose legendary sets have lit up dance floors around the globe, from NYC to Tokyo. We’ll also have vendors, activations, live […]
: Tell us your idea!
Call for Artists, Instructors & Creative Leaders! Vital Spaces is offering free, accessible community classes and events, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to teach, lead workshops, or host creative pop-ups. We’re especially excited about our new partnership with the Downtown Library, which gives us access to a versatile, multi-purpose space—perfect for bringing your ideas […]
Event: Oscillation | Exhibition by Jakia Fuller
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Oscillation: The state of moving back and forth between two points. How does oscillation appear in our lives? Multidisciplinary artist Jakia Fuller’s first solo exhibition, Oscillation, creates an environment of exploration and reflect on the movement of recurring patterns in our values, views, beliefs, and […]
Artist: Robert Washington-Vaughns
Robert Washington-Vaughns is the founder of The Black Men Flower Project, an organization rooted in holistic healing, storytelling, and celebration of Black men through the power of flowers. He also serves as a Manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory and brings with him a strong background in project leadership, filmmaking, and community-based philanthropy. A recent […]
: Sista Circle Summer Camp
Registration is now open for the Vital Spaces Sista Circle Summer Camp! A week of river rafting, writing, dance, community and more! For black and bi-racial girls/gender expansive youth ages 13-18 In Santa Fe, where Black and Bi-Racial youth are often isolated in spaces, the need for programs that nurture their unique identities and experiences […]
: Bond of Brothers Summer Camp
Registration is now open for the Vital Spaces Bond of Brothers Summer Camp! A week of river rafting, music, writing, friendship and more! For black and bi-racial boys/gender expansive youth ages 13-18 In Santa Fe, where Black and Bi-Racial youth are often isolated in spaces, the need for programs that nurture their unique identities and […]
Event: Exploring Self Through Art – Landscape Soul Painting
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Exploring Self Through Art Landscape Soul Painting with Samantha Chavez – Muralist/Painter -April to May, on Wednesdays from 5:30-8pm -90 Minute class -Women Empowerment -Landscape Painting workshop: all supplies included -$180 for 4 weeks