History + Art + Community + Culture

¡Que Viva! at Couse-Sharp Historic Site

¿Qué es ¡Que Viva! ?

The biennial ¡Que Viva! is a celebration of the past, present, and future of the Taos community.  Through programs and “Taos-centric” exhibitions (about art, history, and even classic cars), we share and explore its history while preserving and celebrating traditions, customs, and artforms.

“¡Que Viva!” is a grito (a Spanish celebratory exclamation) meaning “Long Live,” proclaiming that the traditions of New Mexico are here to stay.

Taos was and is a vital, vibrant community full of art, history, and culture. Join us at Couse-Sharp Historic Site (CSHS) to support our educational programs and Bring the Legacy of Taos Art to Life!

We invite you to the main 2025 ¡Que Viva! celebration on Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., at Couse-Sharp Historic Site in the heart of the Taos historic district. Activities include the opening of the ¡Que Viva! Artes exhibition and sale in the Dean Porter Gallery; the exhibition Timeless Turns: The Legacy of Tio Vivo in the 1830s Luna Chapel featuring the historic northern New Mexico carousel; Tío Vivo rides with opportunities for free professional digital photographs; open house tours of the historic site; artist demonstrations; children’s activities; local music and dance performers; free food; and vintage vehicles on view.

On Sunday, June 8, the gallery exhibitions and Tío Vivo (including professional photography) will be open 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The events are free to all. On both days, you can enter for a chance at door prizes from local businesses by completing a brief survey.

Hope to see you there!

¡Que Viva! Community Committee

Couse-Sharp Historic Site is grateful to the many members of the Taos community who are pitching in to make the event and associated programming the best it can be!

  • Lenore Macdonald, Chairman

  • Betty Brownlee, CSHS Board

  • Jake Cisneros, CSHS staff

  • Carly Eva Gomez

  • Ellen Harper

  • Lucy Herrman

  • Catherine Jackson

  • Davison Koenig, CSHS staff

  • Jocelyn Martinez

  • Laurie Medley

  • Lauron Medley

  • Nuna Jade Rawlins

  • Terecina Romero

  • Wayne Rutherford

  • Regina Scherffius, CSHS staff

  • Ryan Suazo

  • Charlene Tamayo

  • Contessa Trujillo

  • Marcia Winter

  • Sherri Wood