Jen Tough Gallery

25/05/2026

I have a new podcast episode out called, “How Are you Doing?” It’s a conversation with artists about how they’re making and promoting their art in these times.

When I made a call for artists to join in the conversation, I was accused of having Trump Derangement Syndrome, and more awful things were said about my family (and our current situation). For those that know my family makeup, you’ll understand how mean this was. I guess this is where we’re at now. It’s so fu***ng sad to me.

Anyway, I found a lot of love and inspiration in the conversation. If you’re an artist, you might, too.

You can find “Tough on Art” on most players.

19/05/2026

Express your true, individual style, develop more confidence, and build a portfolio strong and mature enough to show anyone.

Join us for a six month hybrid (online and in-person) program for artists wanting to stop making work “all over the place” and build a portfolio strong, confident and clear.

Includes:

Live bi-monthly critique w/ your cohort of only 10 artists (zoom)

1 week residency in Santa Fe (July-Dec)

Private community for feedback between critiques

Closing Santa Fe gallery exhibition, with your best work from the program curated into the show

$390 per month for six months. Cheaper than most weeklong workshops, with (in my opinion), far more benefit for artists.

This truly is a career-changing program, I think the strongest I’ve offered to date.

You'll leave this program more confident with a stronger, clear and mature portfolio.

Check out my website for more details. Link in bio! 🩷

19/05/2026

Times are weird, right? I mean, who can work well under these conditions?

If you've decided not to ignore stuff, it's damn hard to make art and promote it.

How are you doing?

Let’s chat!

Join the gallery's artist community and join everyone for a casual conversation about being an artist in the US right now. Bring your input, suggestions and ideas. And cocktails.

When: Thursday, May 21, 4:00 Pacific / 5:00 Mountain / 6:00 Central / 7:00 Eastern

Where: Zoom

NOTE: You must be a member of the gallery's artist community to attend. It's easy and FREE.

•Link in bio to join the community and get the zoom link
(Jen Tough dot community to save a click)

Attendance is limited because this is a "meeting" style Zoom, so please register today.

Looking forward to seeing you.

13/05/2026

Times are weird.

What are you doing as an artist to cope with the current political and economic realities while trying to create, market and sell your art?

Let’s chat!

Join the gallery's artist community for a casual conversation about being an artist in the US right now, and how to survive/thrive in this mess. Bring your input, suggestions and ideas!

When: Thursday, May 21, 4:00 Pacific / 5:00 Mountain / 6:00 Central / 7:00 Eastern

Where: Zoom

Who: You must be a member of the gallery's artist community to attend.

Membership in the community is FREE.

•Link in bio to join
(Jen Tough dot community)

•Once signed up for the community and inside, you will see the zoom registration link

Attendance is limited because this is a "meeting" style Zoom, so please register today.

10/05/2026

New Program: Developing Your Signature Style… an affordable, six month hybrid program (online and in-person) designed to radically elevate your career by uncovering or refining your signature style.

Have you ever thought:
“My work is all over the place”
“It’s too different and not cohesive”
“There are too many things I like to do”
This is the program for you.

Only $390 a month / $2340 total

6-month program includes:

🙌bi-monthly critiques via Zoom
💕small cohorts of only 10 artists
🌵1-week residency in Santa Fe
🤘private community to stay on track between critiques
🎉Inclusion in curated closing gallery exhibition

Runs July - December
Spaces limited to allow for individual attention, sign up today on our website or link in bio

04/05/2026

Apply now to be an Artist in Residence this summer or fall (link in bio or our website, no fee to apply)

Escape, unwind, create in Santa Fe. Discover the gift of no distractions in our facility designed just for artists. Kitchen, fire pit, sunlit studios, new artist friends…. And an art book library!

Thank you, for the lovely pics and and for being our artist-models! :)

Discounted last minute openings (email us):
May 24-31 (Raven)
June 7 - 14 (Hummingbird)
June 21 - 28 (Raven)

04/05/2026

2026 Resident Artist Exhibition is on view at Jen Tough dot com!

A curated selection of work from a few of our 2025 artists in residence in Santa Fe, featuring a range of styles and media, all influenced by the artist's time in beautiful Santa Fe, NM
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Our artists in residence come from across North America to escape daily distractions and focus deeply on their practice, all while soaking in the creative energy of Santa Fe.
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Interested in a residency?
It's a great way to disconnect from the mess of the world right now and connect with your work in a deeper and more meaningful way.

•Application only (no fee to apply)
•We accept artists of all levels
•One - four weeks in length
•Dog friendly casita
•Limited spaces for 2026
•Now booking 2027

What is the most common word artists use about their residency experience? "Transformative"

Apply (no fee):
Link in bio or Jen Tough dot com
Accepting artists of all levels

06/04/2026

"Transformative" is the most common thing artists say about their residency in Santa Fe. Get away from the all the horrible things in the world for just a while. And create.
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We have a few spots open in 2026. No fee to apply, we accept artists of all levels.

Disounted, last minute dates now open:
May 10-17 (Raven & Sunflower) 50% off
May 24-31 (Raven) 50% off

06/04/2026

Escape the chaos of the world, disconnect from daily distractions, and give yourself the gift of uninterrupted studio time.
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Our residency program is a no-fee application process for artists of all levels. Residencies are 1-4 weeks in inspiring Santa Fe, a place artists have been flocking to for hundreds of years. Come find out why.

Limited spaces available for 2026, with deep discounts for last minute escapes in May.

Application on our website or here:
https://airtable.com/appUuM0PhJ0BqJyr3/shrkXrDe1o46vTWM8

01/02/2026