Art, Friendship, and a Broadway Phantom - Open Studio Weekend in Abiquiú
Abiquiú, NM - This Valentine’s Day weekend, world-renowned artist Doug Coffin will open his Abiquiú studio for the first time in over 20 years, hosting a special two-day Open Studio with Broadway star and fellow artist, Rick Hilsabeck.
“You never know who you’re gonna meet at the Post Office,” quipped Rick. “Doug and I really did meet at the Abiquiu Post Office and became fast friends. I have immense respect for his work and enjoy solving the problems of the world with Doug over a glass of good red wine.”
Rick Hilsabeck left a successful career on Broadway where he starred as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Big Davey in Billy Elliott the Musical in order to pursue his vision and passion around visual art. An accomplished oil painter, Rick brings a stunning new body of work: landscape oil paintings on canvas enhanced with gold, silver, and copper leaf, glowing with texture and light.
Host, Native American artist Doug Coffin will be showing a wide-ranging collection of work, from his signature totemic sculptures to mixed-media paintings and jewelry. Doug’s pieces draw inspiration from Native cultural forms, abstract symbolism, and bold geometric shapes, creating work that feels timeless, powerful, and deeply personal.
The landscape of the Piedra Lumbre (“Shining Stone”), has inspired artists for decades. Rick and Doug are united by twin inspirations - Doug’s Native American roots and Rick’s spiritual bond with this unique landscape.
Expect great art, engaging conversation, and the rare opportunity to experience two distinct artistic voices side by side - no tickets, no singing, just art up close and personal.
Event Details:
What: Open Studio - Doug Coffin & Rick Hilsabeck “Piedra Lumbre Hombres”
When: February 14 & 15, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Doug Coffin Art Studio, Building 58 County Road 159, Abiquiú, New Mexico 87510
Admission: Free and open to all art lovers
For more information, email rick@rickhilsabeck.com
Directions to Doug Coffin’s Studio
Building 58
County Road 159
Abiquiú, NM 87510
From the South (Santa Fe / Albuquerque)
From Santa Fe, take US-84 / US-285 North/ St. Francis Drive toward Española.
(From Albuquerque: I-25 North → Santa Fe → US-84/285 North)Follow US-84 / US-285 North into Española staying in the left lane. Make a LEFT TURN (Dandy Burger will be on your left), to cross the Rio Grande river bridge and turn RIGHT at the light, then immediately stay to the left. At the light make a LEFT TURN to remain on US-84/US-285 North.
Continue on US-84/US-285 North northwest toward Abiquiú. (285 will split off at the Chevron station. Stay straight on US-84. Narrows to 2 lane highway here.)
Go 11 miles on US-84 to SR 544. Turn RIGHT. (Mamacita’s Pizza will be on this corner)
Just after crossing the bridge over the Chama River (.6 miles), turn LEFT onto CR155 (This turn comes directly after the bridge.)
Follow County Road 155 for approx. 2.5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto County Road 159.
Continue on CR 159 up the hill.
Building 58 (Doug Coffin’s Studio) will be on the RIGHT, marked by large totem sculptures out front. Park along road near studio.
From the North (Taos)
Take NM-68 South toward Española
In Española, merge onto US-84/US-285 North toward Abiquiú / Chama
Continue on US-84/US-285 North northwest toward Abiquiú. (285 will split off at the Chevron station. Stay straight on US-84. Narrows to 2 lane highway here.)
Go 11 miles on US-84 to SR 544. Turn RIGHT. (Mamacita’s Pizza will be on this corner)
Just after crossing the bridge over the Chama River (.6 miles), turn LEFT onto CR155 (This turn comes directly after the bridge.)
Follow County Road 155 for approx. 2.5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto County Road 159.
Continue on CR 159 up the hill
Building 58 (Doug Coffin’s Studio) will be on the RIGHT, marked by large totem sculptures out front. Park along road near studio.
From the North (Chama)
Take US-84 South toward Abiquiú / Española
Drive ~45 miles
Pass Ghost Ranch
Turn LEFT onto County Road 155
Turn LEFT onto CR 159 and continue up the hill.
Building 58 (Doug Coffin’s Studio) will be on the RIGHT, marked by large totem sculptures out front. Park along road near studio.