Creative Santa Fe

Creative Santa Fe In November 2021, Creative Santa Fe emerged from a year long dormancy with a new team and expanded mission.

Creative Santa Fe’s mission is to leverage Santa Fe’s unique sense of place, using collaboration and the power of the arts to reframe critical issues and drive positive change. Founded in 2005, the organization has a rich history of convening organizations and creatives to address issues that impact our community through vibrant public events, developing cross-sector partnerships, and building bri

dges of understanding. The organization adds to our services, providing comprehensive brand strategy and communication development to individuals and organizations who are committed to positive social change, amplifying the work of nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies.

06/07/2026

What does it mean to build a business that creates value beyond profit?

At PechaKucha Night Santa Fe, Ron Dimon shared information about the Beyond Profit program and why supporting entrepreneurs who are solving problems, strengthening communities, and creating positive impact matters. 💚

The Beyond Profit Series celebrates founders and innovators who are reimagining what business can be—using entrepreneurship as a force for good while building sustainable and successful ventures.

Inspired by Ron's talk? Join us for our next Beyond Profit event:

🌱 Replanting the Future: Regenerative Agriculture in New Mexico

Discover how farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers are working to restore the land, strengthen local food systems, and cultivate a more resilient future for New Mexico.

We hope you'll join us for an evening of ideas, innovation, and community.

Thank you, Cafecito. 💚For years, Cafecito has been so much more than a café to Creative Santa Fe. It has been a gatherin...
06/06/2026

Thank you, Cafecito. 💚
For years, Cafecito has been so much more than a café to Creative Santa Fe. It has been a gathering place, a meeting place, an office, a refuge, and a source of inspiration.

So many ideas, partnerships, and community connections have been nurtured around these tables. It’s a place where you can enjoy a delicious meal, settle into a beautiful space filled with light and plants, and feel instantly welcomed by the warm atmosphere.

We are deeply grateful for Cafecito’s ongoing support of Creative Santa Fe and for all they do to help create the kind of community where creativity, connection, and belonging can thrive.

Thank you for opening your doors, bringing people together, and helping make Santa Fe a more vibrant place. ✨

PechaKucha Night Santa Fe and so much of Creative Santa Fe's work is strengthened by community-minded partners like Cafecito, and we are grateful to have them by our side. ☕🌿💚

Join us for Dine Out for Change at Izanami 🍶✨Friday, June 19, 20265:00 PM – 11:00 PMIzanami Restaurant21 Ten Thousand Wa...
06/05/2026

Join us for Dine Out for Change at Izanami 🍶✨
Friday, June 19, 2026
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Izanami Restaurant
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM

Spend an evening in the mountains enjoying incredible food, thoughtful hospitality, and community — all while supporting Creative Santa Fe.

Izanami offers upscale izakaya fare with Japanese-inspired small plates, seasonal ingredients, and one of the country’s most extensive premium sake selections. Nestled within Ten Thousand Waves, it’s the perfect place to slow down, connect, and share a memorable meal.

Dinner seating begins at 5PM, with last seating at 9PM. The restaurant remains open until 11PM.

20% of your dinner proceeds will be donated to Creative Santa Fe and help support our local creative ecosystem. 💛
https://tenthousandwaves.com/food

To our presenters — thank you. ✨These images capture a small glimpse of the heart, courage, and generosity you brought t...
06/04/2026

To our presenters — thank you. ✨
These images capture a small glimpse of the heart, courage, and generosity you brought to the PechaKucha stage.

You shared personal stories, hard-earned lessons, moments of joy, and moments of vulnerability. You invited us into your worlds and gave us new ways to see our own.

Because of you, we laughed, reflected, connected, and left inspired.
Thank you for trusting this community with your voices and for helping make VOL. 29: GREEN such a meaningful evening.

With gratitude to Contessa Archuleta, Barbara Deppman, Ron Dimon, Amy Lin, Andrew Neighbour, Charles Curtin, Laurel Hayne-Miller, and Katrin Scholz-Barth. 💚

Our next PechaKucha Night Santa Fe is Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - and we want to hear your story. 🎤✨Interested in prese...
06/03/2026

Our next PechaKucha Night Santa Fe is Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - and we want to hear your story. 🎤✨

Interested in presenting at VOL. 30: AMERICA?
Presenter Intake Form Due: June 7th
We’re looking for voices, perspectives, and stories that explore what America means after 250 years of experimentation in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Is this the land of opportunity - or a game of thrones?
Are we chasing freedom for something or from something?
In a country shaped by borders, movements, and beliefs, each of us carries a different America.

Come share stories of in(ter)dependence from revolutionaries and builders to skeptics and believers.

📍 The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Wednesday, August 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Interested in presenting? Submit your information through our Volume 30 Presenter Intake Form. https://creativesantafe.org/events/pkn-vol-30-america/

Presentation File Due: July 26, 2026

06/02/2026

Thank you, Izanami, for once again hosting Dine Out for a Change on June 19th 🍶✨

We’re so grateful for your partnership and continued support of Creative Santa Fe and our community-building work.

For everyone in Santa Fe who loves Izanami, we’d love to invite you to join us for dinner that evening. Along with the incredible cuisine and beautiful dining experience Izanami is known for, 20% of dinner proceeds that night will directly support Creative Santa Fe.

Come enjoy a memorable evening in the mountains while supporting local creativity and connection. We look forward to seeing you there.
For reservations visit https://tenthousandwaves.com/food

06/02/2026

One of the most heartfelt moments of the PechaKucha Green evening came from Creative Santa Fe Executive Director Sorakamol Prapasiri, who shared a moving reflection honoring the life of Juniper Blessing. 💚✨

Her message reminded us that community is not just something we celebrate in moments of joy—it is something we build through care, compassion, listening, and showing up for one another.

As we reflected on Juniper's legacy, we were invited to consider how we can continue growing together, supporting one another, and creating a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

It was a powerful reminder that even in times of loss, there is an opportunity to deepen our relationships, strengthen our bonds, and carry forward the values that make our community thrive.

Thank you, Sorakamol, for sharing such a thoughtful and meaningful message, and for reminding us that growth begins when we come together with open hearts.

Veena Parboteeah, Dean of the School of Business, Media, and Technology at New Mexico Highlands University, is leading w...
06/01/2026

Veena Parboteeah, Dean of the School of Business, Media, and Technology at New Mexico Highlands University, is leading workforce-aligned academic innovation across the state. Building meaningful partnerships means that her work highlights real-world examples, local solutions, and next-generation perspectives on building the clean energy workforce New Mexico needs.

05/31/2026

Our next PechaKucha Night Santa Fe is Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - and we want to hear your story. 🎤✨

Interested in presenting at VOL. 30: AMERICA?
Presenter Intake Form Due: June 7th
We’re looking for voices, perspectives, and stories that explore what America means after 250 years of experimentation in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Is this the land of opportunity - or a game of thrones?
Are we chasing freedom for something or from something?
In a country shaped by borders, movements, and beliefs, each of us carries a different America.

Come share stories of in(ter)dependence from revolutionaries and builders to skeptics and believers.

📍 The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Wednesday, August 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Interested in presenting? Submit your information through our Volume 30 Presenter Intake Form. Link in bio.

Presentation File Due: July 26, 2026

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