In addition to wanting to support his long-time friend, McCormick sees the relationship as representative of a holistic view of art. Another long-lived resident Taos art scene member is the Parks Gallery, owned by Steve Parks. Parks has lived in Taos for the past 25 years. He found his way into the gallery scene via a publication that he used to author. Parks, who is originally from the East Coast, made the leap from writing about art to selling it 10 years ago, when he opened his gallery at 140 Kit Carson Road in Taos.
Parks specializes in contemporary paintings and sculptures.
Watch for three shows at the Parks Gallery this summer in June, July and August. The result is stunning, and has resulted in a national following for the featured artists' pottery, painting, bronze, jewelry and basket work. Each year the gallery hosts a show in August. By noon we had 400 people on the Plaza waiting to get in. Blue Rain recently marked its first decade in business in Taos.