Relentless: Rotary Club of Santa Fe Arts Foundation Distinguished Artist of the Year

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Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 am

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La Fonda on the Plaza | Santa Fe, NM

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Join us for an evening of shared passion and inspiration as the Rotary Club of Santa Fe celebrates two titans of our city's arts community. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the historic La Fonda on the Plaza, we will honor artist Erika Wanenmacher and gallerist Linda Durham, whose visionary contributions have shaped Santa Fe's creative landscape for decades.
This special banquet will recognize Erika Wanenmacher as our Distinguished Artist of the Year. Known for her deeply personal "Culture Witch" persona and her punk, DIY ethos, Wanenmacher transforms found objects into powerful, multimedia "spells". Her work, which is featured in major collections and exhibitions at venues like SITE Santa Fe and Meow Wolf, has pushed the boundaries of what art can be. In recognition of her extraordinary career, the Rotary Club of Santa Fe is proud to present her with a $25,000 award.
We will also celebrate Linda Durham with a Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than 30 years, her internationally acclaimed gallery championed the work of New Mexico-based artists, helping to solidify Santa Fe's reputation as a world-class art center. Her legacy of advocacy continues through her work with the Wonder Institute, a testament to her enduring commitment to the arts.
The evening will also look to the future, as the Rotary Club of Santa Fe Arts Foundation makes a $10,000 donation to the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA). NMSA provides a rigorous arts and academic education to talented young artists from across the state , with a new residential building that is expanding access for students from every corner of New Mexico. This gift is an investment in the next generation, ensuring our city's artistic spirit continues to flourish.
Please join us to honor these remarkable women and support the vibrant future of Santa Fe’s art scene.
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La Fonda on the Plaza, 108 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2110, United States

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