DAOTY Event #6: Community Event @ MAKE Santa Fe

Distinguished Artist of the Year Event #5
Saturday, August 23

MAKE Santa Fe • Santa Fe, NM

Art in Creation — join the Rotary Club of Santa Fe, Presenting Sponsors  LewAllen Galleries and Maestro Financial Partners, and our partners at MAKE Santa Fe for a unique behind-the-scenes experience celebrating Bill Barrett and the artists of New Mexico.

This special event invites guests to explore the creative process itself—from concept to craftsmanship, from imagination to finished work. Through demonstrations, conversations, and interactive experiences, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the skill, experimentation, and dedication that bring art into the world.

Rotary's Art in Motion series celebrates not only finished works of art, but also the makers, tools, techniques, and creative communities that make artistic expression possible. As one of Santa Fe's leading centers for innovation, fabrication, and hands-on learning, MAKE Santa Fe provides the perfect setting to explore the intersection of art, design, and making.

Guests can expect opportunities to meet artists and makers, learn about creative processes, and experience aspects of artistic production that are rarely seen by the public. Additional details, demonstrations, and featured participants will be announced as the event approaches.

The Distinguished Artist of the Year program is made possible through the partnership of organizations and individuals who believe in the power of art to inspire, connect, and strengthen communities. We are grateful to LewAllen Galleries and Maestro Financial Partners for their support of this year's series.

Proceeds and awareness generated through the 2026 DAOTY series support charitable beneficiaries including the New Mexico School for the Arts, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden Children's Discovery Garden, and the Rotary Club of Santa Fe Foundation.

Additional event details, ticket information, and participant announcements will be released soon.