Paseo @ Hotel Willa

In a dynamic partnership rooted in creativity and community, The Paseo Project and Hotel Willa have joined forces to activate the hotel’s on-site Artist-in-Residence Program and its 2,000-square-foot gallery space. This collaboration brings together The Paseo Project’s deep commitment to community transformation through the arts with Hotel Willa’s vision of becoming a vibrant cultural destination in the heart of Taos, New Mexico.


UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 19 , 2026 | Gallery @ Hotel Willa | 5pm - FREE
Artist Talk: Artist in Residence, Sandra Jackson-Opoku

March 26 , 2026 | Gallery @ Hotel Willa | 6:30pm - FREE
Performance & Artist Talk:
Undercurrent, a site-responsive movement performance by MovementLab
followed by an artist talk moderated by Amber Vasquez.


The Gallery at Hotel Willa
Located within the newly reimagined Hotel Willa, The Gallery is curated and managed by The Paseo Project to highlight the richness of contemporary art emerging from Northern New Mexico and beyond. Through rotating exhibitions, events, and public programs, the gallery provides a year-round platform for local and regional artists to share work that reflects the complexity, beauty, and resilience of place. By bringing curated art into a hospitality setting, The Gallery offers a unique cultural experience for both guests and residents while reinforcing Hotel Willa’s mission to honor and elevate Taos’ creative spirit.


The Artist-in-Residence Program
The on-site Artist-in-Residence Program is also produced by The Paseo Project, offering selected artists dedicated time and space to create, reflect, and engage with the Taos community. Residencies culminate in public offerings such as performances, talks & workshops, or open studios— deepening the connection between artists and audience while enriching the local cultural landscape. The program draws on The Paseo Project’s decade-long experience in producing immersive, place-based art experiences and builds on its mission to support artists as catalysts for dialogue and change.

Together, The Paseo Project and Hotel Willa are building a collaborative model where art, hospitality, and community intersect — creating a welcoming, ever-evolving space that celebrates the diverse voices and creative energies of Taos.


 

EVENTS @ HOTEL WILLA

MovementLAB: Undercurrent

The Paseo Project presents Undercurrent, a site-responsive movement performance by MovementLab, activating The Gallery @ Hotel Willa for one night only. The performance begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and will be followed by an artist talk moderated by Amber Vasquez.

Melissa Link: Nested Scales of Existence

The Paseo Project is excited to present a special one-night pop-up art installation at Hotel Willa on Thursday, August 14, from 8 to 10 PM. Local artist Melissa H. Lind will transform the hotel’s outdoor terrace into a multi-sensory, light-based environment with her interactive installation, Nested Scales of Existence.

Josh Tafoya: Woven Runway Show

The Paseo Project was honored to present Josh Tafoya: WOVEN, a debut solo exhibition from Taos-based fiber artist and fashion designer Josh Tafoya. On view from August 8 through October 31, 2025. The opening reception featured a runway show and special performances by UNBOUND.

Isak Immanuel: Landscapes of Youth

The Paseo Project is proud to present two free performances of Landscapes of Youth, a new interdisciplinary, site-immersive work by Visiting Artist-in-Residence Isak Immanuel. Drawing on personal histories and collective memory, Landscapes of Youth explores how place, intergenerational dialogue, and sensory experience shape our sense of belonging in Taos.