All About Our Eccentric Gallery

Firenza Gallery proudly offers folk art and whimsical creations, plus contemporary gallery pieces by our many working artist friends. We hope you enjoy our sense of art, and humor, and the simple pleasures of shopping and conversation. You might learn a little history along the way. 

We strive to create a bright, airy, and colorful gallery space,  while being mindful of the building’s place in Arroyo Seco’s history and culture. The former location of Martinez Grocery, the gallery enjoyed has successful years as a showplace for art and treasures. Tom and Jill took began Firenza in March 2009, taking over the space that was well-known as Fidgets.

Firenza Gallery has enjoyed a fun year so far. Our current offerings feature the lampwork  bead art and jewelry  by owner-artist Jill Shank, with creative details in silver and precious metal by her husband and co-owner, Tom Shank. Jill’s art has expanded into new themes and patterns, including her popular Taos Summer of Love tie-dye beads inspired by the spirit of the ‘60s, and her new mountain-scape centerpieces for jewelry.

Firenza original line also features our longtime favorites, ladybugs, sunflowers, peace frogs and bumblebees. Outside our gardens and front porch showcase new artwork and accessories that have been a steady hit. Sometime early in the spring, our flying pigs landed, including one on the roof! And, we added more folk art and color – and mischievous Garden Devas!

Our gallery features work by local and  regional artists, helping add to our colorful eclectic blend. Current offerings include apparel, jewelry, wall art, paintings, retablos and santos, tapestry, wall banners, sculpture, and creations in both blown and fused glass. Stop by often, or shop our Web site, to see new works added every day and check for upcoming events.

Firenza Gallery is a proud member of Arroyo Seco Merchants Association.

The Wonderful Landscaping at Firenza

In early spring, after the snow melted, we began work to remake our small but spirited front garden, along the road winding through our beautiful artisan district. We knew just who to call, our long-time friend David Jessup, a landscape designer formerly based in San Francisco, now living in the Rockies in Nederland, Colorado. David came to Arroyo Seco, and in between some sightseeing, helped plan our new garden. With help from a few willing volunteers, David and Tom installed a gorgeous new landscaped walkway and garden beds for our customers to enjoy.

The garden features globe blue spruce, Northern blue spruce, spideria, larkspur, sedum and more, plus an eye-catching arrangement of natural, decorative stone. The garden makes a great home for some of our folk-art animals and garden art. It continues to draw rave reviews from locals and visitors.

Firenza Gallery also is an exclusive Northern New Mexico dealer of David Jessup’s Green Collar Guy mix-cast garden pots and planters. Look for new works by David, and new additions to the Firenza garden soon!