The Paseo Project provided support #TaosUnite. With the guidance of Gerald Lovato and Trisha Martinez, UNM-Taos Chicana/o Studies students will present a community art project entitled #TaosUnite that confronts issues around violence, drug abuse, mental health, and experiences of incarceration through a process of starting new cycles through artistic expression. May 20-28, 2023.

In collaboration with Veterans Off-Grid, The Paseo Project supported the offering to Taos County active military and veteran community a new series of learning-based arts projects consisting of four workshops. “METAL / FIBER / WOOD / STONE” featured four, half-day workshops, with Taos County artisans and craftspeople, providing hands-on experience in the mediums of metal, fiber, wood and stone.

The Paseo Project provided support to the Culture Shock events in celebration of Juneteenth in Taos. Working with collaborators Lee Cooks CHURCH and Revolt Gallery, The Paseo Project hosted an open call, assisted in artist installations, and fundraising to support artist stipends.

The Paseo Project is excited to support local artist Dawning Pollen Shorty in the creation of the documentary “THREE GENERATIONS: A FAMILY OF ARTISTS.” “In the town of Taos, New Mexico, the Track/Shorty family continues a tradition of inspiration and creation that has stretched through three generations working as models, potters, sculptors, painters and musicians.”

Willa (2015-2020), by artist Debbie Long, is a large-scale outdoor light sculpture that will be permanently installed in a remote area of the high desert in Northern New Mexico. Consisting of a chamber of yellow light and glass hidden inside an old 1970s RV and large enough for 4 people to sit inside, Willa is an immersive environment for experiencing light and time. Funding provided for film and documentation of project.

Support for the Arroyo Seco based arts organization, PARSE SECO, in enhancing their artist-in-residency program for 2021. Parse Seco empowers emerging artists of color. This grant provides support in creating a national call for greater access and visibility. PARSE SECO provides a unique platform for underrepresented artists, musicians, and creators to present immersive experiences for the community in an intimate setting. 

We are excited to support our friends to the north with funding for their youth engagement program. As educational platforms shift to accommodate virtual content, The Rio Costillo Arts Council is working to engage youth with programming and supplies.

For PASEO 2019 The Paseo Project provided support to Studio 107-B in their "Honoring Our Sacred Acequias and Water" program. The gallery hosted light and sound by Sasha Vom Dorp, Artist/Educator/Farmer Miguel Santistevan, and artist/activist Maye Torres.