Santa Fe art industry making headlines as one of the largest markets in the U.S.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe has drawn plenty of tourists and celebrities over the decades for the city's art scene. Now, recent national headlines are pushing Santa Fe into the spotlight of the country's art scene. “It's almost like going into a museum, some of these galleries. It just so happens to be a price tag,” said Executive Director of Tourism Santa Fe Randy Randall.

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