DAOTY Awards Dinner: Bill Barrett

Art in Celebration

Distinguished Artist of the Year Awards Dinner Honoring Bill Barrett

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Santa Fe Country Club | 4360 Country Club Rd | Santa Fe, New Mexico

Join the Rotary Club of Santa Fe Foundation for the culminating celebration of our 2026 Distinguished Artist of the Year, internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter Bill Barrett.

After a summer of art, music and community events celebrating Bill and his extraordinary career, we’ll gather for an intimate Awards Dinner bringing together artists, collectors, friends, Rotarians and community supporters to honor his artistic legacy—and support the charitable work made possible through Distinguished Artist of the Year.

The Evening

Guests can look forward to an evening of art, fellowship and celebration featuring:

• Cocktail reception with cash bar
• Dinner at the Santa Fe Country Club
• Presentation of the 2026 Distinguished Artist of the Year Award to Bill Barrett
• A special look at Bill’s life, work and artistic legacy
• FABLE XIV raffle
• LYRA SERIES 5 live auction
• Recognition of the people and organizations helping make DAOTY26 possible

Celebrating Bill Barrett

For more than six decades, Bill Barrett has created sculpture, painting and jewelry distinguished by movement, balance and lyrical abstraction.

His work is represented in public and private collections throughout the United States and internationally, and his monumental sculptures can be found in prominent public spaces across the country.

The Rotary Club of Santa Fe is proud to recognize Bill Barrett as our 2026 Distinguished Artist of the Year and celebrate the extraordinary body of work that defines his career.

A Santa Fe Rotary Tradition

Established in 1981, Distinguished Artist of the Year recognizes artists whose work has made a lasting contribution to the cultural life of Santa Fe, New Mexico and beyond.

Over more than four decades, the program has honored many of the region’s most influential artists, including Allan Houser, Agnes Martin, Glenna Goodacre, William Lumpkins, Cara Romero and Erika Wanenmacher.

Bill Barrett now joins that remarkable legacy.

Art With a Purpose

Distinguished Artist of the Year is more than an award. Through the program, Rotary uses the arts to bring people together while generating support for charitable and educational work in our community.

The 2026 campaign supports the charitable work of the Rotary Club of Santa Fe Foundation.

Tickets & Reservations

Reservations are now open. Space is limited.

Rotarian Ticket — $100 per person
Active Rotarians may purchase one additional guest ticket at the same $100 price.

General Admission — $150 per person

Table of Eight — $1,000
Reserve a full table for eight guests with reserved seating together.

Past Distinguished Artists of the Year
Living former DAOTY honorees have a special registration option: purchase one guest ticket and receive the former honoree’s admission complimentary.

RESERVE BY SEPTEMBER 27
The Santa Fe Country Club requires our final attendance information on September 28.

REGISTER / PURCHASE TICKETS

Reserve your seats and purchase tickets here

FABLE XIV Raffle

Bill and Debora Barrett have generously donated FABLE XIV for the 2026 DAOTY raffle.

Raffle tickets are $25 each and, in accordance with New Mexico requirements, are sold in person only. The winner will be drawn during the Awards Dinner and does not need to be present to win.

Raffle tickets are available at Rotary Club of Santa Fe meetings leading up to the dinner.

LYRA SERIES 5 Live Auction

Bill and Debora have also generously donated LYRA SERIES 5, which will be offered by live auction during the Awards Dinner, with a minimum of $5,500.

Volunteers Needed

Rotarians: we need you! Volunteers will help with registration, guest hospitality, setup/breakdown and other event-night needs.

Thank you to Storm Stephens, Bryan Craig, Jan Brown, Lupe Goler and Emma Scherer, who have already volunteered to help on October 3.

Additional volunteers are welcome—please contact Theresa Stone to lend a hand.

Event Sponsor

With special thanks to the Santa Fe Country Club for its generous support of the 2026 Distinguished Artist of the Year Awards Dinner.

About Distinguished Artist of the Year

Established in 1981, the Rotary Club of Santa Fe’s Distinguished Artist of the Year program recognizes artists whose work has made a lasting contribution to the cultural life of Santa Fe, New Mexico and beyond. The program celebrates artistic excellence while using the arts to strengthen community connections and advance Rotary’s charitable mission.