A Brief History

The Lincoln County Art Loop Studio Tour was born in the summer of 1995 by a small group of artists in Capitan and surrounding areas. The idea was to invite the public directly to their studios so guests could meet the artists in their own unique environment, and from an educational viewpoint see how raw materials become “objets d’art” while providing a marketplace for the artists. The Tour has expanded to include all of Lincoln County and is a three-day event instead of the original two-day tour.


Music, food, drink and Fun!


Vicki Mauldin and Carolyn Arcure; both longtime
Art Loop Artists over the years.


July brings in the Season of Rainbows in town. This one is right at the corner of Sudderth and Mechem, as seen from Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop and Tea House.

See a Slide Show of the Festivities HERE

Photographs in the Slide Show by Jan Butchovsky

Other photography by Susanna Jade

WE WERE FEATURED IN NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE,
JULY ISSUE, 2010. CLICK HERE!

We have a great banner that stretches across Sudderth Drive near the "Y" each year. Many guests visit us because of that.


We give our beautiful full-color brochures away each year at many merchant locations and the Chamber of Commerce in Ruidoso.


We had our First Annual Preview Party where the artists work was displayed and live music, libations and hor d'eouvres were offered. It was a great time and a gorgeous evening at
The Sanctuary on the River, Ruidoso.


See a Slide Show of the Festivities HERE

Photographs in the Slide Show by Jan Butchovsky


Some of our guests under the Pavilion with displayed art.


This is a little clip of the Capitan Parade and the Art Loop Dragon, 2010.