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Carmen Selam is a multi-disciplinary artist who works in printmaking, painting, and clay. Additionally, she is a traditional tribal artist, weaver, and bead worker. "My work explores the relationships between living on and off of the reservation and how these relations influence my way of life," Carmen says. "I tend to use iconography and popular culture as a tool to delve deeper into the untold indigenous history of America. My art is a reflection of living in contemporary society as a Yakama-Comanche woman." Presented by Curate @ the Art.i.factory.  

Just in time for Mother's Day, graduations, and spring weddings: We are delighted to host two fabulous local designers for a trunk show on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gloria Olazable of Heliconia Jewelry  returns to Art.i.fact for a second time. A highly-trained jeweler with an organic sensibility and an eye for stunning gemstones, Gloria's pieces are distinctive. She spent five years learning traditional silversmithing under a master jeweler in Lima, Peru. When Gloria arrived in the U.S., she studied jewelry design and fabrication with Donald Dietz at the renowned Boca...

A Valentine(ish) Show Curate Santa Fe is taking over the ART.i.factory! Niomi Fawn's first exhibition in the space is a celebration of love, like, and everything in between. Santa Fe artists include Lacey Adams, Mark Frossard, M. Gold, Jack McNamara, Lindsay Payton (whose piece "Sleeping Beauty" is featured), Todd White, and Anastasio Wrobel. Works include prints, wood pieces, prints on fabric, original paintings, and Valentine cards. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 10, 4 - 7 p.m. Show dates: Feb. 10 - March 14

The opening reception for the ART.i.factory’s next exhibition, “Taking Back Orange,” will coincide with the 3rd Annual Baca Street Bash on Saturday, July 22. Artist and curator Jennifer Joseph brings together a lively group of Santa Fe artists who have exhibited with Santa Fe Collective over the last three years. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 22, 4-8 p.m. (during the Third Annual Baca Street Bash) Where: The ART.i.factory Gallery space (inside i.fact Consignment Boutique) 930 Baca St., Suite C, Santa Fe Exhibition Dates: July 22 through September 9 “Over the course of...

Just in time for Mother’s Day! On Saturday, May 6, the Baca Street merchants will give a percentage of their sales to La Familia Medical Center, which provides comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care to Santa Fe residents who live on low incomes. Participating venues include: Art.i.fact - we're donating 20% of the day's sales! Molecule (on Flagman) counter culture café Natural Stones Liquid Light Glass Studio Donna Nova/Girasole Glass Gray Matter Reflective Jewelry Shop with us. Get something nice for Mom (or yourself) and do something nice for...

When was the last time you slowed down and really looked at a piece of art? Looked at the colors, the technique, and considered the artist's intent? If that sounds tempting, we encourage you to join us for Slow Art Day on Saturday, April 8. Santa Fe artist Ilona Pachler's "Memory, Places, and Measures" will fill the ART.i.factory space, and Ilona will join Slow Art Day participants for a discussion of her work. Slow Art Day started in New York eight years ago and has grown into an international event,...