There are many distinguished art galleries and cultural spaces in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but Meyer Gallery has many unique features that set it apart. The gallery was founded in 1967 by Darrel and Geri Meyer and further developed under the creative guidance of their son, Dirk Meyer. Throughout the decades of its existence, Meyer Gallery has been a welcome place for contemporary representational art by both emerging and established artists.
History and Origins
Meyer Gallery’s history started over 50 years ago, when two passionate art collectors decided to create an art gallery with a perfect balance of heritage, aesthetic vision, and commitment to artistic excellence. The Meyers initially founded the gallery in Park City, but their son moved the idea of a contemporary art space further by suggesting the iconic Canyon Road as a location for a new space. The second gallery was established over 30 years ago under Dirk Meyer’s careful guidance and creative vision, turning into a popular art destination widely known among artists and collectors.
Artistic Mission of Meyer Gallery
The gallery’s founders decided to focus on contemporary representational art, which suggests that realist artwork with figurative elements and narratives is given priority. For many years, Meyer Gallery has accumulated a polished collection of art, including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. It is currently owned and run by John Manzari, who has been with the gallery for more than 15 years, first in partnership with Dirk Meyer, until the latter’s passing away in 2019.
At present, Meyer Gallery is home to the art of many talented artists, with a total of 60+ contemporary talents represented by the gallery. Its collection of art crosses geographical and cultural boundaries to reflect artists’ identity and techniques.
The Gallery’s Present and Future
The gallery continues to develop and evolve, and 2025 has been an active year for it. Meyer Gallery’s strong balance between tradition and innovation allows it to keep leading positions in the local and national art scene while increasing its online presence and partnership networks. The art space always features quality exhibitions, bringing something new to the Santa Fe art landscape.
The Fine Art Shippers team had the pleasure of visiting Meyer Gallery and meeting John Manzari when delivering art to Santa Fe this fall. We wish the gallery more successes and achievements, and highly recommend it to all collectors who love and appreciate contemporary representational art.