Request for Proposals (RFP)
NOW CLOSED
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Community Members,
We are deeply moved by the overwhelming response to our call for proposals regarding the future of the Coe Collection. Your innovative ideas and passionate commitment to caring for and advancing world Indigenous arts have truly inspired us.
Each proposal received reflects a profound understanding of the Coe Center’s mission to increase awareness, education, and appreciation of Indigenous arts through hands-on experiences. Your creativity in approaching community engagement and educational initiatives ensures the Coe Collection’s strong future.
We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to interact with us, showing support for the Coe Center’s intent with both the Collection RFP and the Coe Center’s overall Restructuring Process.
We are especially grateful for the engagement of the home communities throughout this process. Your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate this new territory have been invaluable.
Although we are still at the beginning of the Rehoming Process, we look forward to the next chapter in this journey. Please stay tuned for updates. Thank you all again for your dedication, support, and shared passion.
With heartfelt gratitude,
—The Coe Center Team
Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the first steps of its restructuring, paving the way for the progression of our collections, and envisioning new possibilities for the campus. Since 2007, the Coe Center, a private 501(c)3 in Santa Fe, has been dedicated to increasing public awareness, education, and appreciation of Indigenous arts, emphasizing hands-on experiences, and learning through actively engaging art.
With over 2,500 objects representing worldwide Indigenous cultures, its core encompasses the span of historic to contemporary North American artworks. The Coe Center is committed to community through its renowned and innovative programs, including the Hands-On Curatorial Program, collaborations, partnering, events, and exhibitions. Ralph T. Coe knew and understood the collection to be living, and he believed in connecting art with community. We take immense pride in the progress made and express our utmost gratitude to all who have partnered with us to bring the Coe Center to this moment. However, we recognize the importance of evolving and broadening our horizons to leverage the mission and this important work even more.
Restructuring Goals: Our primary objective is to find passionate partners committed to upholding the Coe mission, extending the impact of our Luce Foundation Pilot program grant, and continuing the legacy of providing direct access to both artists and communities through the rehoming of the Coe Collection.
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