Notice on New Policies for Visiting Art House Exhibitions

The Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation has taken special precautions to protect our visitors during this time by temporarily closing Art House to the public. Our staff continues to be working and available, and we welcome you to contact us at info@thomafoundation.org or by direct email to Art House Director and Exhibitions Manager Kathleen Richards.

Thoma Foundation offices in Santa Fe are available by appointment only and can be reached by phone at 505.995.0231.

Art House is closed at this time and will be available by appointment in the near future, date to be announced.

Art House tours will be tailored to the needs of the requesting group regarding date, time, and length of tour. When this option is made available, tour requests may be submitted through the website, email or by calling Art House directly. Staff reserve the right to reschedule or cancel any tour should basic requirement not be met or should any issues related to social distancing or PPE arise during a tour. As always, Art House tours are free of charge. We look forward to working with you to make your visit to Art House a rewarding experience.

  • Groups entering the building will be limited to ten (10) guests at any given time.
  • Visitors must wear masks at all times during their visit to Art House—no exceptions.
  • Visitors will use hand sanitization stations upon entry to the building.
  • Individuals are instructed to maintain a social distance of six (6) feet from staff.
  • Individuals are instructed to maintain a social distance of six (6) feet from each other unless traveling together as a group.
  • Visitors are asked to avoid touching surfaces to every extent possible.
  • Visitors are cautioned not to touch any work of art as some surfaces may be damaged by elements contained in hand sanitizer.
  • No public restroom facilities are available.
  • In order to best protect all of our visitors, all staff will be wearing masks while interacting with guests and will wear masks at all times unless alone in their offices.
  • Staff will maintain six (6) feet social distance from guests and each other at all times.
  • Staff will clean and sanitize spaces between tours.
  • Staff reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any tours should these basic requirements cannot be met or issues arise with distancing during a tour.
  • Street parking is available in the front of the building (two free spaces). Private parking is available behind the building in a free lot entered through the driveway at South side of building.
  • Entry to galleries will be restricted to the front West door as marked.
  • Exit from galleries will be restricted to the patio East door as marked.
  • Handicapped entrance and exit will be available through the patio East door and gate as marked.
  • Handicapped parking on the South side of the building will be available next to the handicapped entrance as marked.