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FORREST L. MOSES, JR.
It is with great sadness that the Santa Fe Opera marks the passing of artist and friend Forrest Moses on January 22, 2021 in Palm Springs. Acclaimed for his evocative landscapes, he is credited with several Santa Fe Opera season posters and program book covers, including images of his paintings, Creekside, in 2009, and October Forest in 2015.
Forrest was a longtime subscriber to the Santa Fe Opera, and his involvement with the company became more active in the early 1970s through his close friendship with retired General Director Charles MacKay. During their nearly 50-year friendship, MacKay credited Forrest with encouraging his pursuit of a career in opera. He remembered that Forrest often listened to opera recordings as he painted. "In some ways, I think of Forrest's paintings as being operatic in scale, beauty, and impact," shared MacKay.
Forrest made Santa Fe his home from 1969 to 2019 and was known for exploring landscape locations from Maine to Georgia as well as in New Mexico. Hundreds of private collectors and museums have collected Forrest's alluring landscapes. Over the years, his work encompassed furniture design, lithography, pottery, monotypes, figure drawing, and, above all, oil on canvas. Having been featured in over 40 one-man shows and numerous group exhibitions for galleries, universities and museums throughout the country, he led a happy and productive life.
The Santa Opera is grateful for and will always remember the kindness, talent, and generosity of Forrest Moses. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Santa Fe Opera's MacKay Fund for Debut Artists, to sustain the legacy of providing debut opportunities for singers, conductors, directors, designers, and choreographers at the Santa Fe Opera.
We offer our condolences to Forrest's family along with his many friends, colleagues and associates.
Susan F. Morris,
Honorary Chairman
Susan G. Marineau, Chairman
David Henry Jacobs, President
Robert K. Meya, General Director
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Peggy Parrish Baker
September 22, 2025
Was in Forest Hills Elementary School with Pete in Danville, Virginia. I remember doing an art project with him. I was so surprised to see his name come up on the internet. He was very talented in art back then, the early 1940´s.
Peggy Parrish Baker
September 19, 2025
I was in elementary school with Pete. That was all he was called back then. It was Forest Hills Elementary in Danville, Virginia. I remember doing an art project with him. Even back then he was into art work.
Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston
September 25, 2021
Forrest or 'Pete' as the family knew him, was my first cousin; his mother and my mother delivered sons, 14 May 1934. Pete and Joe grew up together in Danville, Virginia. He was my childhood idol and my admiration of him never ceased. I too live with one of his large paintings and several other works done in his early childhood. One, documented when he was 9 years old. We will always miss the twinkle in his eye; the lilt of his speech, and the loss of his work.
Da vid Leonard
September 1, 2021
Forrest was a fellow Naval Officer who I first knew at Sangley Point Naval Air Station in the Philippines. We became friends, and, after we finished our service, took a six- month trip to Europe together, traveling together in a tomato-red VW. Great fun. We have remained friends. So sorry to lose him. God-speed, Forrest. Your old Navy pal, David Leonard, Austin, Tx.
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Fay Abrams
February 4, 2021
Forrest was a dear friend. My late husband Jonathan and I spent lots of time with Forrest and introduced my parents to him. I live with one of his large landscapes and think of him with love often. Every one in my family has one of Forrest's iris monotypes.
Ben F. Hoffacker III
January 31, 2021
Forest was a kind friend & guide into the realm of art & sculpture.
He revealed his joy in gardening and cultivating Orchids with enthusiasm.
Forests encouragement will remain in my creative endeavors. With much joy in his friendship, Ben Hoffacker
Barbara Harrelson
January 26, 2021
I remember many occasions when Forrest would come into the Canyon Road gallery where I worked, often accompanied by his Corgi, Beau. Forrest's courtly manner and warm smile reflected not only his Southern origin, but also his appreciation for beauty. We are blessed to have his works and what they remind us about our transcendent world.
Matthew Higginbotham
January 26, 2021
His paintings live on, even more so now. Forrest was a real inspiration, going beyond the boundaries of composition and color and subject. He left an indelible mark on my own process as an artist. Yes, may your new journey Forrest be a good one!
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