Where Education Meets Adventure
Academic Credit Courses
Offered in the summer, these credit courses bring together academic excellence and experiential learning unique to the multicultural northern New Mexico setting. The small class sizes optimize individual, hands-on learning, while allowing you to forge lifelong connections and immerse yourself in a range of disciplines including art, history, creative writing, landscape architecture, hospitality, architecture and more. Generous scholarship opportunities ensure that all learners can explore this enriching experience.
Leisure Learning Create, explore, discover
The Doel Reed Center in Taos is an educational site that extends Oklahoma State University’s reach to culturally rich northern New Mexico. Here, you can explore the unique blend of art, culture and recreation the center provides through short-term, leisure learning classes. Engage in a curated experience designed for adult learners by expert instructors.
Explore Leisure LearningArtists and Scholars Program
Through the annual Smelser-Vallion Visiting Artist and Jim & Linda Burke Visiting Scholar programs, the Doel Reed Center in Taos share their scholarly and creative insights. By producing original works, leading engaging workshops and presenting inspirational talks in both Taos and Stillwater, these visiting artists and scholars share their insight and expertise with students and participants of all ages.
Discover a Creative and Educational Legacy
The Doel Reed Center in Taos was once the home and studio of noted print-maker and founding chair of OSU’s art department, Doel Reed. Generously donated to OSU by Reed’s daughter, fashion designer Martha Reed, the center fulfills her vision of a thriving educational and artistic community that perpetuates her father’s work and legacy.
Questions? Contact us.
For inquiries about any of the programs offered through the Doel Reed Center in Taos, please reach out to our team. We look forward to connecting with you!