The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe has announced their 2025 call for artists to help celebrate the 101st Burning of Zozobra! This authentically New Mexican tradition continues to draw thousands of visitors each year, and artists from across the state — including Ruidoso and Southern New Mexico — have the opportunity to showcase their creativity.
Exhibition Information
The ZozoFest Art Show will be displayed at Santa Fe Place Mall with the following schedule:
- Friday, August 22, 2025 (5 – 8 p.m.)
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Sunday, August 24, 2025 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Artwork Guidelines
- Subject: Primarily Zozobra, along with other elements of the event, such as the Fire Spirit, the Gloomies, Torchbearers, Will Shuster, and Los Cinco Pintores.
- Media: All media accepted — painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, etc.
- Presentation: All work must be professionally presented and ready to hang or display
How to Participate
- Complete the online submission form
- Upload a JPEG image (1500–3000 pixels on longest side)
- Name your file “YourName_ArtworkTitle.jpg”
- Submit by Monday, August 4, 2025 (11:59 p.m. MDT)
Accepted artwork must be delivered to Santa Fe Place Mall on Saturday, August 9, 2025, between11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 4, 2025
- Artwork drop-off: August 9, 2025
- Exhibition: August 22 – 24, 2025
- Artwork pickup: August 24, 2025 (4 – 6 p.m. ONLY)
Eligibility & Sales
The exhibition is open to artists of all ages and locations! The Kiwanis Club retains a 25% commission on sales, with 75% going to the artist. Proceeds support youth programs throughout Santa Fe.
Zozobra Centennial Documentary
The 100th burning of Zozobra inspired the creation of Zozobra: 100 Years of Fire & Redemption, a 42-minute documentary from Hutton Films that traces Old Man Gloom’s journey from a humble artistic experiment to a now beloved cultural phenomenon. The film brings to life the stories of those who’ve kept this uniquely New Mexican tradition burning bright.
Recently featured as the opening selection at the 25th Santa Fe Film Festival, the documentary earned the coveted Best Story award. Hutton Broadcasting received recognition as a Top Supporter and Partner, highlighting their contribution to preserving this vital piece of New Mexico’s cultural landscape.
Contact Information
For additional information, please email [email protected].
Posted by Ruidoso.com
