The gallery is curated by The Paseo Project and features rotating exhibitions by local and regional artists. While we don’t have a formal submission policy, we do welcome exhibition proposals and appreciate learning about the work of artists and curators in our community.

If you’re interested in sharing an idea for a future show, feel free to send along:

• A brief curatorial statement or concept for the proposed exhibition
• A short list of artists you’d include (this can be tentative), with a few images or links to their work
• Any ideas for public programming that could accompany the show (e.g., workshops, talks, or activations)

While we may not be able to respond to every submission, we’ll keep proposals on hand and will reach out if a future opportunity aligns.

Please send inquiries to paseo@paseoproject.org

A few things to keep in mind:

• The Gallery at Hotel Willa is a non-traditional exhibition space that also serves as an events space. It's currently staffed/open on Friday - Sunday, noon - 5pm, with hours adjusted for maximum impact. Guest curators are welcome to gallery sit/staff as they wish.
• Shows need to be installed for a minimum of 5 months. Together with Hotel Willa, we'll help promote them through our networks.
• While we don’t have a large exhibition budget, The Hotel and Paseo Project can often assist with support depending on the needs, funding and partnerships.
• Sales run through the front desk at the Hotel. Hotel asks for 40% of sales.
• While guest curators will have creative freedom in developing their show, final curatorial approval — including layout, hanging, and installation decisions — will be made in collaboration with The Paseo Project and Hotel Willa staff to ensure alignment with the space and our shared vision.

The Hotel Willa Artist-in-Residence Program, activated by The Paseo Project, invites artists across all disciplines to apply for the 2025 residency in Taos, New Mexico. This four-week residency offers a unique opportunity to live and create in the vibrant cultural landscape of Taos, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Southwest.

Artists will have the time, space, and inspiration to develop new work in a supportive, immersive environment, with the freedom to focus on their creative process.

The Hotel Willa offers an inspiring atmosphere ideal for creative exploration, while The Paseo Project’s mission of community-driven arts provides a unique platform for artists to engage with the public if desired.