Taos Art School

How do I get to Taos for My Class?

Taos is located in Northern New Mexico at the base of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains at the COOL altitude of 7,000 feet. Summer's here are cool and green, unlike the southern part of the state. There are 2 major airports nearby.

A car is recommended for travel, however there are daily bus shuttles from the Albuquerque airport and ride-shares with other students can often be arranged. There is also scheduled airline service into Taos.

New Mexico map with Taos located — The state of New Mexico, USA surrounded by neighboring states (Copyright Taos Art School)

Map of local Taos area — Map of the Town of Taos, New Mexico USA

Taos, NM - County: Taos County

State: New Mexico - Country: United States

Latitude: 36.39 N, Longitude: 105.58 W

More Information about Taos:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Taos-New-Mexico.html

Where is my Class? Where do I Stay?

A central vision of THE TAOS ART SCHOOL is to seek out compelling class locations for each workshop. Housing will be arranged for you nearby and is part of the total fee paid to the School. Each class description will detail its location and tell you about your Hotel or B&B.

Airports:

Albuquerque, NM
3 hours South of Taos.

Denver, CO
5-6 hours North of Taos

AIRPORT SHUTTLE:

MOUNTAIN VIEW SHUTTLE
http://www.mountainviewshuttle.com/
Mountain View Shuttle
Contact: Charley Rael
Phone: (575) 770-8759

Email: mountainviewshuttle@hotmail.com
Address:
P.O. Box 1617
El Prado, New Mexico 87529

They will pick you up at the Albuquerque Airport and bring you directly to Taos, and, even directly to the Hotel. However, you DO need to make reservations ahead of time as it is not a random-pick-up type of thing like a city bus.
It is scheduled for each specific passenger at specific times, so, you can book ahead and coordinate with your flight arrival time.

CAR RENTAL

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(888) 305-8051
(575) 758-5553

Cottam-Walker
(575) 751-3200
(575) 751-7020

Advantage Rent-A-Car
(800) 574-6000
(800) 777-5500
advantagerentacar.com

Or check at the ABQ Airport

Where is the Taos Art School campus?

Our director, when asked where is her campus, always says, "It's between my Ears and over my Axles."
This school emphasizes unique locations for each of our classes that offer the participant a true immersion experience.

painting at an easle in the mountains — Plein Air painting students unload their equipment for an awesome day painting in Northern New Mexico.

Painting at an easel at Saint Francis of Assisi — Painting classes travel to unique New Mexico sites. Here they are painting at the 300 year old mission church, Saint Francis of Assisi.

Classes with teachers under the shade of ancient cottonwoods on the grounds of a local estate. — Our Pueblo pottery classes are held under the shade of ancient cottonwoods on the grounds of a local estate.

Our equine classes are held in a local barn where we set up the classroom with tables and chairs and easels and a horse is right in class with us at all times. Bring carrots! PS: In case you noticed this isn't a horse, but a mammoth donkey who's large head is being used by the teacher to discuss equine anatomy as compared to the other model, a beautiful white Arabian.

Where do I stay?

The TAOS ART SCHOOL recommends specific housing for all of our students while participating in our workshops.

We do not operate dormitories, instead, we utilize the many hotels and B&B's here.

You are invited to stay together with your teacher and fellow students, which makes for a cohesive experience.

Since each class is in it's own unique location, the housing for each will also be individualized to choose a place near the specific class site. All of the housing we select feature a complete breakfast, since we consider this essential to a successful day in the workshop. Prices will vary. All are 'mid-range.' Check out the details that come with each class description. When you contact the hotel, be sure and mention that you are participating in a TAOS ART SCHOOL class in order to be offered the group rate we have set up for you.

If you are looking for a roommate, please call the office as we might know of someone in your class who has also made that request.

We are here to help. And we love to chat about our classes.
(575) 758-0350

Alpenglow on Taos Mountain — Taos Mountain

What are the Temperatures like in Taos?

Moving to Taos?

Are you considering joining us in our unique Art Community here in Taos ?
We have a recommendation for you. We know someone who can be a trusted guide
for your exploration: Page Patterson.

Page is that rare combination of: an excellent Artist, an experienced Realtor and - a Nice person !
As the director of the school, I have known Page over 15 years and have personally experienced her unique
understanding of the needs of Creative people - especially those exploring a possible move to Taos.
It’s different here ! Give her a call:
575 770 6563
pagefrances@me.com

THE TAOS ART SCHOOL has no financial arrangement whatsoever with Ms. Patterson. We simply want to offer
the best support we can to our worldwide Creative Community.

Please feel free to let us know about your experiences

What is The Taos Art Colony?

There is an indefinable 'something' in the Southwest, and Taos is near its center. It surely has something to do with the shimmering quality of the Light, the vibrant mixing of Cultures and the calm vastness of Space. Nestled at the foot of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos is a place where the landscape bears the mark of infinity, where the movement of the earth is palpable, and where the widely diffused light invites your Soul to expand. The Vast Perspectives are filled with new Clarities.

Taos has inspired people for more than a millennium - from the Mysterious Anasazi Culture to the accomplished Pueblo Indians here today; from the artistic Spanish people to wave of seekers in modern times.

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