Santa Fe New Mexico is the center of Southwestern Arts Culture in America... Santa Fe has been a destination for artists and crafters for decades. The unique "light" in Santa Fe is often sighted as the reason so many artists locate in Santa Fe. With a dry climate...and long visas to a rolling distant horizon...the rising and setting sun sends intensely horizontal light against white buildings and abode brick uniquely found in this part of New Mexico... There is "something about" New Mexico light that is not quite explainable...! Downtown Santa Fe has a large gallery district...with many restaurants, cafes and bookstores...making it a perfect place to shop for Southwestern Art and accessories...