The Hensley Gallery was founded in 1960 by Jackson M. Hensley. In the early years the gallery relocated on several occasions, originally opening in New York, before moving to New Orleans, Connecticut and then finally settling in Taos, New Mexico where it has been since 1967.

Located near the famous Taos Plaza, the gallery originally carried the works of only three artist's Janus Annus, Vladimir Bachinsky and Jackson M. Hensley, each of whom still continue to show with the gallery. After several years in the historic downtown plaza area the Hensley Gallery was the first to leave the plaza location, instead deciding to move north of town near the Kachina Lodge. Setting the trend many other galleries have since followed. In 1986 the Hensley Gallery moved to its present location 311 Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

Just some of the nationally known artist's to have exhibited their works with the gallery during the 60's, 70's, and 80's were Galust Berberian, Rudy Colao, Dean Cornwell, Doug Dawson, Frank Hoffman, Louis Glanzman, Richard Goetz, John Groth, Albert Handell, Frank Mason, Jacques Maroger, Tom Nicholas, Gustav Rehberger, Don Ruf, Ben Stahl, Paul Strisik, and Alan Wolton to name a few. Others who have followed in more recent years include Kaye Franklin, Paul Friske, Douglas Osa, Mark Pettit, Dan Rippe, Cyn McCurry-Snider, Trent Tate and Linda Walker. All have contributed greatly to the gallery and the art world in general.

The Hensley Gallery is especially indebted to the masterful print making of Ladislav Hanka, and also to Michael Hensley's powerful depictions of the human condition. The Hensley Gallery would also like to recognize the following masters of  the sculptured form, Russell Bowers, Enrique Martinez and Jonathan Taintor.

In addition the Hensley Gallery also carries the exceptionally diversified ceramic works of Potsy Old as well as exquisite hand crafted jewelry by Havean Hensley and Robert and Wendi Beauford.

The building itself is owned by James and Barbara Reynolds, who along with Jackson Hensley developed the building to its present state. The property was formerly owned by Saul Harburg, one of Taos' most beloved personalities.

The Hensley Gallery welcomes each of you to Taos and we hope you enjoy your visit with us.

 

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