Our Mission

Founded in 2023 by Brittany and Mikal Moore, the Santa Fe Artist Network (SFAN) emerged from the creative isolation of the pandemic and a renewed desire to build an artistic community in Santa Fe. What began as a grassroots effort to bring artists together quickly evolved into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary arts organization.

SFAN first made its mark by hosting intimate open mic nights at Roots & Leaves Kava Bar, cultivating a welcoming space for musicians, poets, and performers. As participation grew, the network expanded its reach by hosting the first-ever open mic at Tumbleroot Pottery Pub near the plaza. Recognizing the need for deeper support for local creatives, SFAN soon branched into live-event production—setting up sound, building stages, and providing technical expertise across Santa Fe’s growing arts scene.  

In the summer of 2023, SFAN took a major step forward by establishing its own recording studio inside the Candyman Music Center, offering accessible recording opportunities for both emerging and established artists.  

In 2024, we created the non-profit SFAN Workspace; expanding into education, developing hands-on curriculum for Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, 3D printing, and professional music-production tools including Logic Pro, Ableton, and GarageBand—supporting the next generation of creators with essential creative skills.