Episode 98: Erin Currier, Restaurant Tour

Join gallery owner Leroy Garcia as he takes you on an immersive ride-along with renowned artist Erin Currier through Santa Fe, New Mexico. This lively and heartfelt podcast explores three of Erin’s public art installations in beloved local restaurants: Escondido, Café Piazza, and Cafecito. Along the way, Erin shares the inspiring stories behind each piece—highlighting themes of redemption, cultural fusion, and community resilience.

From a portrait honoring chef Fernando Ruiz, to a mid-century Italian-inspired mural, and a spiritual collage of tango legend Carlos Gardel, each stop reveals Erin’s deep passion for art, activism, and human connection. The journey is also a celebration of Santa Fe’s rich intersection of art, food, music, and dance, featuring guest appearances by restaurant owners, chefs, and even a visiting Italian culinary expert.

Whether you’re a local, a collector, or a first-time visitor to Santa Fe, this behind-the-scenes look at Erin Currier’s public art offers a unique and uplifting perspective on the power of creativity in everyday spaces.

Escondido Santa Fe
1101 Paseo Corazón
Santa Fe, NM 8750
(505) 316-4718
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escondidosf.com

Piazza Caffe
TRATTORIA DI FAMIGLIA
2574 Camino Cntrada
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505.303.3912
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Cafecito
Trailhead Compound
922 Shoofly St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 310-0089
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Join us for Erin Currier's upcoming exhibition at Blue Rain Gallery opening June 27th from 5 - 7pm

ERIN CURRIER
From Santa Fe to São Paulo to Sicily ~ The Sublime
New mixed media paintings
June 27 – July 8, 2025 — Santa Fe
Artist Reception: Friday, June 27th from 5 - 7pm

View original artwork by Erin Currier: https://blueraingallery.com/ar...

This episode was hosted by gallery owner and founder Leroy Garcia, produced and edited by Leah Garcia, with original music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.