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2026 Summer Gala

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The gala promises an enchanting experience, featuring remarks from NMBA President Anna Sochocky, a special appearance by Arthur Sze, and the presentation of the Southwest Book Design and Production Awards
Details
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 | 5.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Where: Santa Fe Las Campanas, Club Room
What to expect:  
  • Special guest Arthur Sze, 25th Poet Laureate of the United States
  • ​Winners of our Southwest Book Design and Production Awards (SWBDA)
  • ​Collected Works Bookstore will be on hand to sell books by Arthur Sze. ​
Food: Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
Drinks: Available at the bar
Dress code: Santa Fe Dressy Casual
Parking: There is plenty of available parking  at Las Campanas.

The gala promises an enchanting experience, featuring remarks from NMBA President Anna Sochocky, a special appearance by Arthur Sze, and the presentation of the Southwest Book Design and Production Awards.

Tickets

Tickets are $80 per person.

​This event has sold out in the past, please be sure to purchase your tickets soon if you'd like to attend.​

​We know things change and thus we urge you to let us know of any changes to your attendance status, as soon as possible. We will be happy to refund your payment and make room for members from the wait list to attend.
​For questions, email: [email protected].

2026 Summer Gala Tickets

$80.00
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Please use your payment confirmation as your Summer Gala ticket. If you do not receive a confirmation, please email us at [email protected]
Directions to Las Campanas Clubhouse
132 Clubhouse Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

Travel North on US 84/285 toward Opera. Exit onto 599 West (Relief Route) and go about 3 miles to Camino La Tierra exit on your right.
At stop sign turn right and go 2.2 miles to fork; veer right onto Las Campanas Drive and go .2 miles to another fork.
Stay left on Las Campanas Drive for another 1 ½ miles to Clubhouse main gate on right.
Stop at gate and tell guard where you are going, then go about 1 ½ miles on Clubhouse Drive to Clubhouse, passing tennis courts and Fitness Center on your right.


WARNING: IT'S IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO THE MAIN GATE, WHICH IS ON CLUBHOUSE DRIVE BECAUSE IT'S STAFFED 24/7. SOMETIMES GPS TAKES DRIVERS TO A GATE OFF CAMINO LA TIERRA, WHICH IS NOT STAFFED TO LET PEOPLE IN.
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  • About
  • Membership
    • Memberships
    • Our Member Directory
    • Membership FAQ
  • Donate
  • Events
    • 26 Summer Gala
    • Events Calendar
    • In Person Monthly Networking Meetings
    • Workshops
    • Richard Harris Awards
  • Blog
  • SWBDA Awards
    • PAST AWARD WINNERS >
      • Purchase Award Stickers
      • 2025 SWBDA Recipients
      • 2024
      • 2023
      • 2022
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
      • 2017
      • 2016
  • Resources
    • Shop
    • NMBA Virtual Book Store
    • Libro Nuevo Entry
    • Member Discounts
  • Members Only Area
    • Member Directory
    • Past Workshops
    • Member Discounts
    • Member Book Inventory