The Santa Fe Indian Market, formed in 1922, will celebrate its centennial this summer in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The event, which started out in Santa Fe’s Armory Building as a modest yet successful art showcase for Native American artists, has ballooned to be one of the largest open-air art events in the world with more than 800 artist booths, music and dance performances, a fashion show and much more. Western Art Collector’s sister publication, Native American Art, is returning as the official magazine for this year’s market.
A dancer on the Santa Fe Plaza during the 2021 market. Photo by Tira Howard.
Models after the fashion show. Fashion is a large component to Santa Fe Indian Market.
“We are very excited, especially coming out of last year when we were very much dealing with Covid-safe practices. We will still be working with Covid-safe practices, but this year’s market is bigger and it’s truly going to have a new perspective,” says Kim Peone, executive director of SWAIA, which puts on the show.
JT Willie, beaded bag with silver and horse design
Rhonda Holy Bear, Lakota Honor – Suwakan Ayutan Win – Sees the Horses Woman. Best of Show during the 2021 Santa Fe Indian Market. Photo by Daniel Nadelbach.
“The centennial aspect of this year’s market is going to be especially fun. It’s our very special birthday and we will be marking that occasion with some surprises as we reflect back on the past.”In addition to hundreds of artists showing their work—everything from pottery and basketry, to weavings and beadwork, to jewerly and paintings, and so much more—the market will also feature a number of other complementary events. The market kicks off on Friday, August 19, with the ticketed Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. This members-only exclusive sneak peek will allow guests to see the award-winning work and watch as the artists accept their prizes, including the Best of Show award, which this year comes with a $30,000 cash prize.
Aaron Cajero, wedding vase, clay and paint
Penny Singer, hand-made jacket
Additional events include the SWAIA Gala and “Shiny Drop” Centennial Party, Fashion Show and Auctions, as well as the Indigenous Fashion Show and the Native American Clothing Contest.
Stay up to date on all these events and more at www.swaia.org. —
Around Market
August 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon
Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Ticketed event; $150
August 19, 2-4 p.m.
Members Only: Sneak Peek of Award-Winning Art + Silent Auction
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Ticketed event; $75
August 19, 4-6 p.m.
General Preview of Award-Winning Art
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Ticketed event; $40
August 20, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets
Free
August 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Plaza Entertainment
Santa Fe Plaza
Free
August 20, 2022, 6-9 p.m.
SWAIA Gala: “Shiny Drop” Centennial Party, Fashion Show and Auctions
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Tickets required; $250
August 21, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets
Free
August 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Native American Clothing Contest
Santa Fe Plaza
Free
August 21, 2022, 3 p.m.
Indigenous Fashion Show
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Tickets required; $15-250
www.swaia.org
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