In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - Santa Fe: Arts, Crafts, Operas & More!

Spend 6-days/5-nights in a desert oasis where the earth climbs to the skies by way of adobe buildings and the Sangre de Cristo mountains – Santa Fe!

Take a deep dive into the words of arts, crafts, opera, cuisine! Understand why New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment” by experiencing its stunning Landscapes, fascinating History, traditional and innovative Cuisine, diverse collection of Art & Art Galleries, unique Architecture and, of course, the renowned Santa Fe Opera.

Three wonderful performances await: Mozart’s glorious Le Nozze di Figaro (“The Marriage of Figaro”), Puccini’s soaring La Boheme, and Verdi’s heartbreaking Rigoletto. 

Enrich the opera-going experience with three of James Sokol's private Exploring Opera pre-performance lectures.

Embark on our New! exploration of Southwestern Art Treasures: O’Keeffe & Others.

Begin with an exclusive look into one of the 20th century’s most important artists on our Private Guided Tour of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum takes place while the museum is closed to the public!

Continue with take a Private Guided Tour of a stunning, permanent, public collection of contemporary art, which is among the most comprehensive collections of contemporary art in the region, featuring works by artists from Taos to Tucumcari and everywhere in between.

With over 600 New Mexico artists represented by paintings, photography, works on paper, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, ceramic, glass works, and furniture, this extraordinary collection is currently valued at over 5.6-million dollars.

Use Free Time to explore the city's many offerings, countless boutiques, museums & galleries or join in one or more of our Optional Activities, such as an interesting & delicious Southwestern Demonstration Cooking Class & Lunch - perfect for everyone regardless of whether or not you cook - or...

...attend the International Folk Art Market, which brings together 100+ artists preserving cultural craft traditions, from textiles to painting and more.

Led by opera instructor and arts maven, James Sokol, the trip promises to be a magical mixture of art, architecture, opera, history, food & fun!

This trip is an annual sell-out. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space(s) soon!

For trip details & paperwork, please register through this Eventbrite page or contact James at [email protected].

To see highlights of a past Santa Fe trips, click here or click here.

The Cultural Arts Trips offered by the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance & the Osher Marin JCC are open to all.

JCC Members and non-members; people of all backgrounds and faiths are invited to join in these enriching & delicious cultural programs!

Host or Publisher OMJCC / National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance