As the USA commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in this exhibition Couse-Sharp Historic Site explores the role of the Taos Society of Artists—and their models, fellow artists, and local communities—in shaping perceptions of what it means to be an “American” then and now.

The exhibition Image Makers for America: In Pursuit of a National Identity  brings almost 30 important works of the painters back to Taos for visitors to experience.

This panel discussion, Taos Society of Artists: In Pursuit of a National Identity, brings artists and historians together and invites attendees to consider their response to the momentous anniversary as well as explore the conflicts of identity, representation, and perception inherent in the cultural moment.

The Gallery at Hotel Willa
233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Admission is free

Panelists include:

    Alicia M. Romero, PhD, curator of history at the Albuquerque Museum

    Jonathan Warm Day Coming, artist and writer, Taos Pueblo

    Michael Grauer, consultant, guest curator, and scholarly researcher, writer, and presenter

    Davison Packard Koenig (moderator), executive director, Couse-Sharp Historic Site

Juice, coffee, mimosas, and pastries will be served to attendees. See you there!