Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to present Stardust Dialogues, a selection of photographs by Austin-based artist and educator Elizabeth Chiles. The exhibition is being presented in partnership with the Richard Levy Gallery in Albuquerque, NM. The exhibition and programming explore concepts of time, perception, and eco-spirituality.  The artist reception will occur at El Zaguán, located at 545 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM, on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5-7 PM. The exhibition is on view August 1- 30, 2025.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

The Historic Santa Fe Foundation and Richard Levy Gallery are honored to present Stardust Dialogues, a selection of photographs by Austin-based artist and educator Elizabeth Chiles. The exhibition and programming explore concepts of time, perception, and eco-spirituality.

Elizabeth Chiles works with flowers and digital collage techniques to explore the relationship between the tangible and the immaterial. Layers of transparent linen fabric, cutout plant forms, and silhouettes are digitally woven together. Throughout Stardust Dialogues, Chiles draws attention to vital and intangible forces–light, time, and energy–found in every aspect of nature.

August 6–9 schedule of events at El Zaguán:

Canyon Road Summer Walk on Wednesday, August 6, 5–8 pm, and stop in the gallery to meet Elizabeth Chiles and see Stardust Dialogues. The artist will be leading an interactive art activity for visitors from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

From Garden to Table, Dine in the historic garden with us on Thursday, August 7, 6–9 pm. Hosted by the Historic Santa Fe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this unique event will take place in the serene historic garden of El Zaguán, dating back to 1880. All proceeds benefit Historic Santa Fe Foundation. Learn more here

Artist reception to celebrate Elizabeth Chiles, exhibition Stardust Dialogues, Friday, August 8, 5–7 pm

Listening to and collaborating with landscape, Saturday, August 9, 2–4 pm. This event begins at 2:00 with a tour of the historic garden of El Zaguán, which dates back to 1880, followed by a conversation with Elizabeth Chiles. In addition to Elizabeth Chiles, the participants include Ruthbeth Finerman, Ph.D., and Master Gardener at El Zaguán, Lauren Theodora Tietz, Authentic Movement (Contemplative Dance), and Leah Berger and Liz Vance, collaborators in Land Listening. The event concludes with movement and deep listening to further connect with self and land. Meet the facilitators here and view the program here. This event is free to attend, but advanced registration is suggested. Learn more here

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Born and raised in Texas, Elizabeth Chiles graduated with a B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and an M.F.A. in Photography from San Francisco Art Institute. Her work has been widely exhibited widely.

The artist has taught over 30 courses in theory and photography at The University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, and Southwestern University. Chiles currently teaches at St. Edward's University. She served on the Board of Trustees and was co-chair of programming at the Austin Center for Photography, mentors young artists, and has served as a juror on a number of grants and awards panels. She was honored as the City of Austin arts grant recipient from 2014–2021.

Contact: Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org or call 505.983.2567 for more information.