Taos Art Galleries
Magpie
In the Taos Historic District just a few blocks from Taos Plaza, is Magpie — a contemporary gallery rooted in the creative life of Northern New Mexico.
Founded by artist and curator Georgia Gersh, the space brings together more than fifty local and regional artists working across painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media and fine craft. The result is an evolving, finely balanced collection—serious art that feels alive in its setting.
What You’ll Find
Magpie’s exhibitions highlight the range of expression found in Taos today. Visitors encounter oil and acrylic paintings, bronze and mixed-media sculpture, and thoughtfully designed functional works that share the same artistic integrity. Whether representational or abstract, every piece reflects a close relationship to landscape, material, and maker.
Why It Matters
Gersh’s curation emphasizes authenticity and skill over trend, giving equal attention to established artists and those just entering the conversation. The gallery’s atmosphere is relaxed yet intentional—a space where collectors, artists, and passersby naturally intersect.
Details
Address: 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Unit B, Taos, NM 87571
Open: Daily, hours vary seasonally
Atmosphere: Light-filled, contemporary, and grounded in Taos’ longstanding creative dialogue
Tip: Take time to explore the smaller works near the front counter; the gallery’s compact layout means each wall and surface holds something worth seeing.
Galerie 111
“On a prime stretch of Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Galerie 111 offers a refreshing blend of the region’s visual heritage and bold contemporary voices. From original paintings to design-forward prints, the gallery invites both collectors and curious visitors to engage. With its downtown location and art-forward curation, it’s a stop worth your Taos art walk.”
Dragonfly Blue
Bright, playful, and unmistakably personal, Dragonfly Blue Gallery reflects the colorful imagination of Taos painter Lysa Montwill. Her whimsical canvases—alive with cats, dreamscapes, and everyday magic—fill the cozy Kit Carson Road space with humor and heart.
While the gallery primarily showcases Montwill’s own work, she also represents a small circle of local artists whose pieces share her sense of joy and wonder. Every wall feels like a conversation between painter and viewer—curiosity, color, and storytelling all in motion.
What You’ll Find
Expect bold acrylic paintings bursting with saturated color and playful imagery, alongside a few ceramics, prints, and smaller works by fellow Taos creators. Cats often appear as recurring muses—sometimes mischievous, sometimes serene—but always full of personality.
Why It’s Worth a Stop
Dragonfly Blue is the rare gallery that doesn’t take itself too seriously yet radiates genuine artistic intention. Montwill’s work captures what many love about Taos: creativity that’s spirited, approachable, and rooted in delight. Visitors often leave smiling—and more than a few leave with a cat painting, or cat print greeting card or two tucked under their arm.
Details
Address: 109 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571
Hours: Open most days; hours vary seasonally - Call ahead
Atmosphere: Bright, intimate, and full of color
Tip: If you’re a cat lover, don’t rush your visit—there’s always another feline face peeking from a canvas you might have missed.
Robert L. Parson’s
Fine Art
Capturing the Spirit of Taos — Parsons Fine Art
Located at 131 Bent Street in the heart of downtown Taos, Parsons Fine Art is more than simply a gallery — it’s a portal into the rich visual legacy of the Taos art colony and the American Southwest.
Location & Ambience
Housed in the historic Ferdinand Maxwell house, the gallery’s setting evokes the layered culture of Taos: adobe architecture, a sense of quiet reverence, and a collection that spans decades of artistic energy. Visiting here offers both the charm of a heritage building and the immediacy of a world-class gallery.
What You’ll Find
Parsons Fine Art presents one of the most comprehensive showcases of Southwestern painting and weaving. Highlights include:
Paintings by key members of the Taos Society of Artists and other “Taos Founders” — names like Eanger Irving Couse, Oscar E. Berninghaus, W. Herbert Dunton, and many more.
A rich selection of Navajo weavings (from Classic through Transitional periods) and Pueblo pottery, displayed alongside the paintings to offer a nuanced dialogue between two- and three-dimensional art forms.
Rotating exhibitions and curated displays that reflect both historical and contemporary perspectives of the Southwest. For example, mentions of artists like Jerry Jordan and Chloé Marie Gaillard appear in recent postings.
Woodall Fine Art
Located at 122 Paseo del Pueblo Norte in Taos, Woodall Fine Art is a family-owned gallery and studio that has been operating for more than 40 years, specializing in monotypes, oil paintings and works in a contemporary-realist style.
What You’ll Find
Oil paintings and monotype prints created in-house by the gallery’s artists.
A selection of contemporary realism and Southwest-influenced works, reflecting landscape, form and material.
Commission opportunities and personalized consultation to support collectors looking for specific works or sizes.
What Makes It Distinct
Woodall Fine Art stands out through its continuity of practice (decades in the field) and its dual role as both studio and gallery. The setting allows visitors to not only view finished works but gain insight into the process of monotype printmaking and oil painting in the Taos environment.
Visiting Details
Address: 122 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Hours: Daily, typically 10 am–6 pm (seasonally subject to change)
Tip for visitors: Ask about monotype prints—this printmaking technique is a signature of the gallery and yields one-of-a-kind works.