Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Santa Fe is well-known for its vibrant art scene. It features around 250 art galleries as well as a variety of art markets and festivals. The city attracts art collectors from all around the world. Many of them are looking for Indigenous, modern, and western art. Santa Fe's average rent is $993, making it an appealing option for the artist on a limited budget. In addition, the city does a lot to assist artists.

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, for example, provides a variety of events and financing initiatives targeted at encouraging creative quality. The art commission maintains a community gallery where exhibitions of work by local artists are held on a regular basis. Participation is open to any local artist.

Another way Santa Fe promotes art is through its Art in Public Places Program, in which the city purchases pieces of art to be displayed in public parks, along with the transportation system, and in civic buildings. In all building projects undertaken by the city, whether new or restorations, two percent of the cost is set aside to pay for artworks!