Gallery Hózhó at Hotel Chaco

Located in Hotel Chaco near historic Old Town in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gallery Hózhó is a fine arts gallery featuring the work of contemporary artists associated with the state. New Mexico is known for both its long history of excellence in the arts but also for innovating new styles and techniques, continuing older techniques and designs while also creating new approaches and images. Opened by Diné (Navajo) artist Rhett Lynch in 2017, art historian/curator Suzanne Newman Fricke took over as director in January 2020. The gallery displays the work of many artists, including Rhett Lynch, George C de Baca, Alex Peña, Terran Last Gun, Ira Lujan, Debora Sipple, and Virgil Ortiz, who work in a wide range of media, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and textile art. Reflecting the unique cultural history of New Mexico, these artists represent different parts of the state, including the Native American communities, such as the Pueblos, Navajos, and Apache; Latinx families who trace their lineage back to the sixteenth century; and many artists who moved to Santa Fe and Taos in the early twentieth century.

As the gallery’s name suggests, our guiding principle is based on the idea of hózhó, a Navajo concept that describes the interconnectedness between order, beauty, health, and harmony. When the world is in hózhó it brings wellness to individuals, communities, and the earth. At Gallery Hózhó, we believe that art is not a luxury but part of bringing balance and peace, improving the quality of life for the makers and the owners.