COUSE-SHARP HISTORIC SITE
Hello Friends,
La luz de Taos refers to the exquisite light here in northern New Mexico that has delighted and inspired generations of visual artists. La Luz de Taos 2026 is our largest ever exhibition of contemporary art, and this year’s biennial gala celebrates the silver anniversary of The Couse Foundation, which owns and manages Couse-Sharp Historic Site.
The exhibition is on view in the 1915 J. H. Sharp Studio and in The Lunder Research Center, our 5,000-square-foot museum facility dedicated to the Taos Society of Artists (TSA) and their influential legacy. The research center archives, collections, library, and exhibitions activate our belief in the transformative power of art and education to inspire, enrich lives, and connect people.
I am sincerely grateful to the 70 participating artists for their overwhelming generosity and committed support. In many ways, the legacy of the TSA rests in their capable hands.
We hope you’ll help propel our mission and vision into the future by participating in this exciting art sale and contributing to our programs.
Davison Packard Koenig
Executive Director and Curator
Couse-Sharp Historic Site
The Couse-Sharp Historic Site board of directors and staff are grateful to the co-chairs of our 2026 Luz de Taos Committee: Steve and Kathy Elliott, prominent art collectors and philanthropists.