Art Making at Olive Rush Studio

Step into the historic adobe home and studio of modernist painter Olive Rush, and tap into your own creativity in a space built for inspiration.

We offer year-round classes, workshops, and special events for artists of all levels—from beginners to professionals.

What We Offer

  • Drawing, watercolor, and printmaking classes

  • Visiting artist workshops

  • Community art days

  • Seasonal and one-day events

We keep things simple: no membership or registration required for most events. Just check our calendar below, stop by, and make art with us!

Suggested donation may apply for some programs.

Featured
TEA PARTY WITH US IN OLIVE RUSH’S GARDEN DURING SUMMERWALK
Aug 6
TEA PARTY WITH US IN OLIVE RUSH’S GARDEN DURING SUMMERWALK

As part of the Canyon Road Summerwalk, we will host a tea party in Olive Rush’s home and garden.  Olive was one of the first artists on the street when she bought her house in 1920, and her garden and home were a common gathering place as the creatives and their friends flocked to Canyon Road.   

Experience an Olive Rush style tea party in the garden and house.  Nibble cookies and drink punch, and meet Olive herself (played by her great grand niece, Leah Kohlenberg, also an artist), and her friends from that era.   We'll be hosting Alexandra Elridge, who is launching her new Tarot Card line, "The Wilding.” And we’ll be hosting Maria Shiel, a singer songwriter from the west of Ireland who writes “Celtic-infused Americana”. She lives here in Santa Fe and plays with a Santa Fe based Celtic trio. There will also be aura readings and poetry upon demand.   Come join us, it will be fun!

TEA PARTY WITH US IN OLIVE RUSH’S GARDEN DURING SUMMERWALK
Sep 3
TEA PARTY WITH US IN OLIVE RUSH’S GARDEN DURING SUMMERWALK

As part of the Canyon Road Summerwalk, we will host a tea party in Olive Rush’s home and garden.  Olive was one of the first artists on the street when she bought her house in 1920, and her garden and home were a common gathering place as the creatives and their friends flocked to Canyon Road.   

Experience an Olive Rush style tea party in the garden and house.  Nibble cookies and drink punch, and meet Olive herself (played by her great grand niece, Leah Kohlenberg, also an artist), and her friends from that era.   We'll be hosting Alexandra Elridge, who is launching her new Tarot Card line, "The Wilding.” And we’ll be hosting Maria Shiel, a singer songwriter from the west of Ireland who writes “Celtic-infused Americana”. She lives here in Santa Fe and plays with a Santa Fe based Celtic trio. There will also be aura readings and poetry upon demand.   Come join us, it will be fun!

LOOK WITH US: OLIVE BRANCHES ART OPENING WITH LEAH KOHLENBERG AND FRANK TROCINO
Sep 5
LOOK WITH US: OLIVE BRANCHES ART OPENING WITH LEAH KOHLENBERG AND FRANK TROCINO

The Olive Rush Studio & Art Center is hosting a gallery opening and sale for contemporary artists who are directly descended from or inspired by the life and artwork of Olive Rush.   Featured artists include Leah Kohlenberg, a great-grandniece of Olive Rush, and Frank Trocino, the Olive Rush artist in residence. Come meet the artists and view the house where Olive Rush lived and worked. 

The show, entitled Olive Branches, refers not only to the Rush direct influences on contemporary artists, but also to the olive tree as the ancient symbol of peace, something we know Rush as a life-long Quaker loved and valued.   A percentage of all art purchases will go to support the non-profit Olive Rush Studio & Art Center.