About CCA · Since 1979

Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe

A nonprofit home for independent film, contemporary art, and public programs, on a two-building campus on Old Pecos Trail.

Our mission

CCA celebrates contemporary artists, filmmakers, and performers who shape how we see and experience the world. Through exhibitions, cinema, and live performance, we create space for reflection, connection, and education.

1979Founded as a grassroots home for artists and audiences in Santa Fe
4,000+Films screened, with visiting filmmakers and performers from around the world
2Cinemas for independent, international, and documentary film
2Galleries for contemporary art from New Mexico and beyond

What we do

Our campus

Two buildings at 1050 Old Pecos Trail, with ADA accessible parking and entrances.

109
Seats

Cinema Auditorium

Our main screen, for new independent and international film and special events.

49
Seats

Studio Auditorium

An intimate second screen, and a favorite for smaller series and private screenings.

220
Seated, more standing

Muñoz Waxman Gallery

Our largest space, for major exhibitions, performances, talks, and concerts.

Open
During cinema hours

CCA Cinema Gallery

An intimate gallery in the cinema building. Catch a show before or after your film.

Get to know us

Keep CCA going for the next 40 years.

Memberships and gifts fund our cinema, our galleries, and the artists and filmmakers we bring to Santa Fe.