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Spend an intimate hour with contemporary artist Paul Seftel in his Cerrillos studio, where mineral-based paintings transform marble, turquoise, and copper oxide into shifting light. This private visit combines technique, local mining history, and a relaxed gallery conversation just 25 minutes south of Santa Fe.
Spend an intimate hour with contemporary artist Paul Seftel in his Cerrillos studio, where mineral-based paintings transform marble, turquoise, and copper oxide into shifting light. This private visit combines technique, local mining history, and a relaxed gallery conversation just 25 minutes south of Santa Fe.
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Operated by Seftel Gallery · Cerrillos, New Mexico
You step off the Turquoise Trail and into a small sun-warmed courtyard; the scrubby hills outside Cerrillos press close, their mineral veins still daring you to look closer. Inside Seftel Gallery the light changes — mica and copper in the paintings pick up and push back, surfaces shifting as if the room itself breathes.
easy.
1 hour.
No special fitness required—suitable for most mobility levels
The experience is approximately 60 minutes including viewing, conversation, and light refreshments.
Yes — the listing notes wheelchair accessibility; contact the host with specific needs when booking.
Yes, originals and limited editions are available; if you’re considering a purchase, call ahead to confirm availability and payment options.
Cerrillos is about a 25-minute drive south along the Turquoise Trail (NM-14); parking is on-street near the gallery—arrive a bit early to secure a spot.
Cerrillos grew from colonial-era and 19th-century mining for turquoise, lead, and other minerals; that mining culture informs local arts and materials.
Cerrillos and the Turquoise Trail lie in a fragile high-desert environment—stay on roads and trails, limit photo-collecting of minerals, and support local galleries that practice responsible sourcing.
Seftel Gallery operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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