The state of New Mexico has a long, rich history that has been greatly shaped by the arts, starting with its earliest inhabitants, Native Americans. When the Spanish arrived in the 1500s, the culture shifted, bringing in Christian iconography, new ideas and materials. “The artists who followed were inspired by the region’s cultures and landscape, and they in turn brought new ideas and trends from their art world to the region,” say representatives from the New Mexico Museum of Art, based in Santa Fe.
Taos Pueblo. Credit: New Mexico True. Courtesy Tourism Santa Fe.The museum also notes that the artwork that has been produced in New Mexico since this time has been influenced by the Indigenous, Spanish and Anglo traditions, and by the unique qualities of the region’s communities and natural environment. The modernist movement in the 20th century is an era that ushered in a rather important shift. “There was a growing interest in the Southwest among European and American artists, and many came to visit, tour and work in New Mexico,” the museum explains. “Santa Fe and Taos became the most popular artist communities and the centers of the art scene. After statehood in 1912, a wave of academically trained realist painters came who were attracted to the land, the light and the Native cultures. They painted images of the Native peoples, their homes and the surrounding landscape.
The Albuquerque Museum. Credit: New Mexico True. Courtesy Tourism Santa Fe.“The 1913 Armory Show, in Chicago and New York, introduced the public to the most radical European and American art, and artists began to align themselves either with the new, the ‘modernists,’ or the old, ‘the academic realists,’” museum says. “In New Mexico, modernists were drawn to Santa Fe, where the open-door policy of the Museum of Fine Arts created a place for progressive and modern artists to show their work. Well-known artists Robert Henri and his friend John Sloan were frequent visitors from the East Coast who drew other artists to Santa Fe. European-trained academic painters and illustrators mostly congregated in Taos. After World War I these communities broke into distinct societies that sometimes overlapped and sometimes opposed each other. As time went by, art from both groups became more modern and abstract.”
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rock National Monument. Credit: New Mexico True. Courtesy Tourism Santa Fe.
Other well-known artists linked to New Mexico include Marsden Hartley, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ansel Adams, Paul Strand, Edward Weston, Raymond Jonson and Emil Bisttram.
As time crawled along, historical events and movements, like World War II, the Cold War and 1960s counterculture introduced even more change. “In 1962, the Institute of American Indian Arts replaced the Studio at the Indian School,” adds the museum. “The school hired new faculty who were engaged in contemporary issues and styles. Fritz Scholder became an important teacher there, and he energized a rebellion against the prevailing formalist styles of the day…He influenced many young Native American artists including T. C. Cannon, who attacked Native American stereotypes and transformed them into political commentary.”
Indigenous Peoples Day. Courtesy Tourism Santa Fe.
White Sands National Park. Credit: New Mexico True. Courtesy Tourism Santa Fe.
Within this section, dedicated to the art and culture of New Mexico today, it’s clear that these early influences and the state’s natural splendor are still very much a part of the fabric of the region’s art scene. Everything from Pueblo Deco style and Pueblo Spanish Revivalism to New Mexico’s food (home of the Hatch green chile), the cultures of the Pueblo, Apache and Navajo communities, as well as the beautiful, desert landscape, wildlife and national parks, has seeped into many a creative mind.
Native Treasures Art Market in Santa Fe. Credit: New Mexico True. Courtesy Tourism Santa Fe.
Throughout this section, you’ll hear from the voices of today, while some may harken to the past. Whatever may bring you to New Mexico in the future, take some time to soak up the artistic energy that remains so prevalent and ubiquitous. History is all around you.
Acosta Strong Fine Art
200 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-2795
acostastrong@gmail.com
www.acostastrong.com
Top: Acosta Strong Fine Art, Vaquero Nuevo, oil on canvas, 20 x 20 in., by Sean Michael Chavez. Acosta Strong Fine Art, End of the Myth #4, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 in., by Brad Richards. Bottom: Acosta Strong Fine Art, Into the Storm, oil on aluminum, 30 x 42 in., by David Kassan.
Acosta Strong Fine Art is a leading gallery located at the entrance of Canyon Road, recognized for its thoughtful blend of traditional Western art and contemporary Southwestern expression. The gallery features a diverse range of mediums, including oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture and mixed media, offering a well-rounded and evolving collection.
Among its artists, Sean Michael Chavez is known for atmospheric works that capture the spirit and landscape of the American West. Brad Richards brings a modern sensibility, contributing fresh energy through bold compositions and contemporary techniques. David Kassan adds a compelling dimension with his highly realistic figurative paintings, recognized for their emotional depth and technical precision.
Together, these three artists are an example of the gallery’s commitment to both tradition and innovation. By showcasing a range of styles, from realism to abstraction, Acosta Strong Fine Art continues to honor the legacy of Western art while supporting artists who push its boundaries into new and exciting directions.
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Alvin Gill-Tapia
gilltapia@yahoo.com
www.alvingilltapia.com
Top: Alvin Gill-Tapia, Marcy Street – First Presbyterian, acrylic, gold and copper leaf on linen, 24 x 18 in. Alvin Gill-Tapia, Rest at the St. Francis, acrylic, gold and copper leaf on linen, 16 x 20 in. Bottom: Alvin Gill-Tapia, Breakfast Under Tiffany Skies at the Pueblo, acrylic, gold and copper leaf on linen, 32 x 68 in.
Alvin Gill-Tapia is a painter whose work bridges modernist sensibilities with the visual language of the American Southwest. A native to Santa Fe, Gill-Tapia draws deeply from the region’s architectural forms, expansive landscapes and layered cultural histories, translating them into compositions that balance realism with abstraction.
Working primarily in acrylic, Gill-Tapia incorporates gold leaf, silver leaf, copper leaf and richly colored metal leaf to create surfaces that shift with light and perspective. These luminous materials lend his work a tactile and reflective quality, echoing both the spiritual and material textures of the Southwest. His paintings often explore themes of place, memory and structure, merging clean modernist lines with the warmth and geometry of adobe, horizon and sky.
Gill-Tapia studied in New York City, with an emphasis at the Art Students League of New York, where he refined his approach to form, composition and material. His time between Santa Fe and New York continues to inform his practice, fostering a dialogue between urban modernism and the quiet monumentality of the desert.
His work is held in museum collections and private collections worldwide, reflecting a broad and growing audience for his distinctive synthesis of tradition and contemporary expression. Also find his work at Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe.
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TOURISM Santa Fe
201 W. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(800) 777-2489
www.santafe.org
Top: New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe. Attendees at Art Santa Fe browse incredible works of art. Bottom: Santa Fe-based artist George Alexander (Muskogee-Creek) shows work to collectors.
Santa Fe, the small capital city of New Mexico in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, happens to be one of the largest art markets in the United States. Since its founding in 1610, the City Different has been a hub for creativity and was the first in the world to be designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2005. In fact, it’s been proven time and again that Santa Fe’s creative concentration is unmatched among American cities of comparable size.
And while thousands of artists make their home in Santa Fe, many also travel to the City Different to showcase their work at the dozens of renowned art markets, events and shows, and are featured in the city’s 250-plus galleries and 20 museums.
Notable summer markets include the 26th Art Santa Fe (July 9 to 11), an extravaganza for collectors at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center; and the 22nd International Folk Art Market (July 9 to 12), where 160 master artists from more than 50 countries showcase their work, bazaar-style, in the Railyard District. On the historic Plaza, don’t miss the 74th Traditional Spanish and 40th Contemporary Hispanic Markets (July 25 to 26); and the 104th SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market (August 15 to 16), the world’s largest intertribal art market.
This concentration of art and culture is among the many reasons Santa Fe was named the best city in the United States in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World.
While summer is a peak season for art, Santa Fe’s creative spirit inspires residents and travelers alike year-round.
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Couse-Sharp Historic Site
146 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-0369, admin@couse-sharp.org
www.couse-sharp.org
Top: Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Sound Expression, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in., by Eric Bowman. Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Black Journey Bowl, choke-fired traditional Taos Pueblo micaceous clay, 13½ x 14 in., by Angie Yazzie (Taos Pueblo). Bottom: Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Appaloosa Blues Blanket, ink and acrylic on antique Montana ledger paper, 16 x 26 in., by John Pepion (Blackfeet).
Couse-Sharp Historic Site in Taos includes the homes, studios and collections of Eanger Irving Couse and Joseph Henry Sharp, two founders of the Taos Society of Artists (TSA), and the Lunder Research Center. CSHS is an international destination for education, artistic collaboration and scholarship because of its importance to the art, history and cultures of the West
“The TSA left a profound artistic and social legacy,” says Davison Koenig, executive director and curator. “Their shared vision of creating a uniquely American art permanently influenced the art world and perceptions of Native America and the American West.”
The organization’s premier art sale and gala, La Luz de Taos, is set for June 5 to 6. The 71 participating artists include Tony Abeyta, John Coleman, Josh Elliott, Brett Allen Johnson and Billy Schenck. The exhibition, which opens April 17, is dedicated to the late Virginia Couse Leavitt and Alan J. Olson, two CSHS founders.
The exhibited works will be sold by fixed-price draw. To see images, learn more and get tickets to the gala or absentee ballots, visit www.laluzdetaos.org.
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John Meister
(505) 235-3213, john@meistergraphics.com
www.johnmeisterart.com, @johnmeisterart
John Meister, Sunny Performance, oil, 12 x 9 in. John Meister, Community, oil, 40 x 30 in.
John Meister is known for featuring light and color in his paintings of the Southwest. Living in New Mexico, he appreciates the unique aesthetic of life in all its forms and often gravitates toward a close-up perspective to allow the viewer a detailed study of the distinctive features of nature. His recent series places the subject front and center as a character “onstage” before a colorful, graphic backdrop. Collectors often share the same passion for the subjects that he paints and finds them vibrant additions to their other collected works.
Meister splits his art production between his studio and painting in open air, allowing him to use two voices to tell the same story. He considers the New Mexico outdoors the perfect “classroom” for the artist, and the lessons that he discovers painting outside often inform his studio work. He is represented by Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Santa Fe, and Manitou Galleries, also in Santa Fe. Legacy Gallery will host a weekend with John Meister the first weekend in June of this year.
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Sally Delap-John
sdjtaffy@aol.com
www.sallydelap-john.com
Sally Delap-John, Before Truchas, oil, 18 x 24 in. Sally Delap-John, Rising Sun, oil, 36 x 48 in.
A new life in New Mexico in 2007 prompted a change for Sally Delap-John from watercolors to oils. “After 20 years as a watercolorist, I changed to oils when I moved to Truchas,” the artist explains. “Where I had painted agricultural themes of California’s Central Valley with watercolors, I now have the High Road to Taos to paint in oils. I painted in plein air all this time, and now am doing more studio work with larger pieces. All the principles I’ve learned through the years are applied to this high desert environment.
Delap-John premixes her colors to have three values of her 17 colors, on a small palette. “I still work as though I’m in the field, on location,” she says. “I prepare ahead, follow my process and finish. This allows me to stay in the moment, to catch the sun angles and their effects on the subjects at hand and keep the comparative values correct within the painting. I leave energetic, expressive brushstrokes, and my color thoughts are laid out on the canvas. It is high energy from start to finish.”
Delap-John has work at La Posada de Santa Fe, and Sally Delap-John Gallery in Truchas.
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King Galleries
130 Lincoln Avenue, Suite D, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(480) 440-3912, www.kinggalleries.com
King Galleries, Mill Canyon at Dusk, oil on linen, 36 x 48 in., by Mike Esch. King Galleries, Homage to Beauty, oil on linen, 48 x 36 in., by Mary Calengor. King Galleries, Talk Through Time, native clay, by Tammy Garcia (Santa Clara Pueblo).
King Galleries is a premier gallery of Native American and Western art, featuring the works of prominent artists like Marcia Molnar, Mary Calengor, Tammy Garcia, Andrea Vargas, Kwani Povi Winder, Ken Ferguson, Arthur Lopez and others. “More than 30 years of experience brings a unique perspective for collectors,” says owner Charles King.
In addition to paintings, the gallery has Native American pottery and bronzes. Since its inception, King Galleries has been committed to representing work by potters who create the highest quality and have the greatest innovation. “Over the years, we have taken the time to get to know each of our gallery artists,” says King. “As each new piece comes into the gallery, we talk with the artist, finding out about the time and thought that goes into their work. It is important with contemporary pottery to understand the designs and motivation of the artist and their work. Over time, we feel as if we have a friendship as well as a business relationship with most of the potters.”
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La Fonda on the Plaza
100 E. San Francisco Street Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-5511, www.lafondasantafe.com
An exterior view of La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe. La Fonda on the Plaza, Deer Way, oil on clay board, by Sheldon Harvey (Navajo (Diné)). La Fonda on the Plaza, The Mountain Holds Stories, acrylic on canvas. 40 x 50 in., by Marla Allison (Laguna Pueblo).
La Fonda on the Plaza has long celebrated Santa Fe’s rich artistic heritage through a deep commitment to supporting the arts, and commissioning original works from local and regional artists. Throughout the hotel, guests will find an extraordinary collection that reflects the cultures, stories and traditions of the Southwest. By partnering with artists from New Mexico and surrounding communities, La Fonda continues a legacy of honoring creativity while providing a meaningful platform for contemporary voices.
The newest addition to this collection is The Mountains Tell Stories by Marla Allison of Laguna Pueblo. Allison’s work reflects her connection to the land, culture and ancestral memory, bringing a powerful visual narrative to the hotel’s evolving art program. This commission continues La Fonda’s tradition of showcasing Indigenous and local artists whose work enriches the guest experience while celebrating the artistic spirit that has defined Santa Fe for generations.
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Legacy Gallery
225 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 986-9833, www.legacygallery.com
Top: Exterior view of Legacy Gallery in Santa Fe. Bottom: Legacy Gallery, Songs of the Medicine Fathers, oil, 40 x 60 in., by John Moyers. Legacy Gallery, Home, Feels Like Arms Wrapped Around Me, oil, 30 x 40 in., by Jerry Jordan.
Located in the heart of Santa Fe, Legacy Gallery presents artwork by many of the most respected artists working in Western art today. The gallery focuses on artists who approach the subject with authenticity, technical mastery and a deep understanding of the land, wildlife and culture that define the American West.
The Santa Fe gallery builds on the reputation of its sister gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, which has been a respected presence in Western art for more than 40 years. Together, they have earned a reputation for representing artists whose work reflects both tradition and excellence.
Among many of the artists featured are Jerry Jordan, John Moyers, Paul Rhymer, Kyle Polzin and Don Oelze. All of Legacy’s artists bring a distinct perspective while sharing a commitment to craftsmanship and honesty in their work. The art shown here is grounded in firsthand experience. These artists spend time in the places they depict, and approach their subjects with both skill and respect. The result is a collection that feels authentic and enduring, offering a thoughtful view of the American West through the work of artists shaping the genre today.
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Manitou Galleries
123 W. Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 986-0440, www.manitougalleries.com
Top: Far Left: Manitou Galleries, Desperado, oil on panel, 48 x 36 in., by Kenneth Peloke. Manitou Galleries, Snow Route, oil, 60 x 48 in., by James Randle. Manitou Galleries show room in Santa Fe.
Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe—recently ranked the best city in the United States in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025—is proud to contribute to a community where art remains central to daily life. Known as the City Different, Santa Fe has long been a place where artists, collectors and traditions converge, and Manitou Galleries has been part of that conversation for decades.
“Our gallery focuses on artists who bring authenticity and depth to their work while reflecting the evolving story of the American West and the broader Southwest,” says Cyndi Hall, gallery manager. “From the quiet strength and narrative presence found in the paintings of Kenneth Peloke, to the thoughtful compositions and contemporary perspective of James Randle, the artists we represent share a commitment to craftsmanship, observation and personal vision.”
Hall continues, “At Manitou Galleries, we believe great art does more than decorate a space. It tells the stories of land, culture and people, and continues the long tradition of artistic excellence that defines Santa Fe.”
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Michele Byrne Studio/Gallery
Santa Fe, NM, (610) 698-3372
michele@michelebyrne.com
www.michelebyrne.com
Top: Michele Byrne, Lamy’s Golden Vision, oil, 24 x 20 in. Michele Byrne, Harvest Festival in La Trampas, oil, 12 x 16 in. Bottom: Michele Byrne, Taos Pueblo Glow, oil, 18 x 24 in.
When visiting Michele Byrne’s studio and gallery, clients gain insight into both the breadth of her subject matter and the depth of her artistic practice. The space showcases a range of completed works reflecting her exploration of place, light and narrative. Visitors often find her actively working, offering a firsthand look at her process. She welcomes conversations about her techniques and materials.
Byrne has long been fascinated by churches—not only for their spiritual presence but for their architecture. Throughout history, master architects and artisans have created these enduring structures, which continue to inspire her work. She often incorporates both historical and contemporary figures into her paintings, creating a sense of human presence that connects past and present.
The region’s dramatic skies and cloud formations provide endless inspiration, and through these elements, Byrne continues to paint these remarkable places while deepening her connection to their history and landscape.
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Morphy Auctions
info@morphyauctions.com
www.oldwestevents.com
Hopi Kachina, 7 x 5 x 18½ in. Estimate: $1,5/3,000. The 2025 Old West & Native American Art Show & Auction in full swing. Maria Martinez/Popovi Da (San Ildefonso), Long Neck Jar, clay, 9 x 13½ in. Estimate: $15/20,000
Morphy Auctions is preparing for its Old West & Native American Art Show & Auction in Santa Fe, from June 19 to June 21. It’s shaping up to be another exciting event with objects covering all categories from Western artifacts and arms to Native American artwork, beadwork, textiles and pottery objects, both historical and contemporary.
Frederic Remington’s The Rattlesnake, cast in 1,000 ounces of silver, will be a highlight of the auction, and is authorized by the Frederic Remington Art Museum.
The auction will also include a historically important the Manhattan Firearms Navy single-action used by Jesse James, with family provenance, along with other Winchester frontier firearms. Saddles, bits, bridles, spurs and chaps will round out the Western arena, with names such as Edward H. Bohlin and Vanco Saddlery.
There will also be saddles and accompanying gear by Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame member and occasional stuntman, Harley May, just in time to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday.
Native American pottery will be well represented with works by Maria Martinez and Popovi Da, Russell Sanchez, Tammy Garcia, Calvin Anally Jr. and Cavan Gonzales. Textiles, Hopi kachina dolls and beadwork will offer interesting options for collectors. As part of the nation’s yearlong 250th anniversary celebration, the sale will have an array of Native American beadwork showcasing the American flag.
Come for the weekend and attend the exhibitor show also in the Santa Fe Convention Center. There will be something for every level of collector and plenty of items worthy of decorating your living space.
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Nedra Matteucci Galleries
1075 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
(505) 982-4631, inquiry@matteucci.com
www.matteucci.com
Top: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Inquisitive Doe, bronze, ed. of 20, 19 x 13 3/8 x 5 ½ in., by Dan Ostermiller. Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Chief Summerstar, oil on canvas, 27½ x 22 in., by Henry Balink (1882-1963). Bottom: A look inside Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe.
Nestled in Downtown Santa Fe, Nedra Matteucci Galleries is a 15,000-square-foot adobe building housing one of the most stunning collections in the region. For more than 50 years, the gallery has been a city landmark with a reputation as one of the top art dealers in the country.
The gallery specializes in important Southwestern art, notably works by the Taos Society of Artists and early Santa Fe art colony. The gallery displays work by historic masters including Nicolai Fechin, Leon Gaspard and Glenna Goodacre. It also represents preeminent Southwestern contemporary artists like William Acheff, Walt Gonske and Dan Ostermiller.
Collectors and everyday art lovers alike can enjoy its vast collection and renowned one-acre sculpture garden free of admission. Families and pets are welcome. Collectors are cordially invited to the gallery’s much-anticipated shows for 2026: Dan Ostermiller Animalier: Celebrating 50 Years of Sculpting opening June 27 and featuring classic and new works by the acclaimed wildlife sculptor; and Light and Glory: The Art of Walt Gonske, opening August 8 and featuring the artist’s plein air masterpieces.
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Parsons Fine Art
131 Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571
www.parsonsart.com
Parsons Gallery of the West
122 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571
(575) 737-9200
www.parsonsart.com/parsonswest
From Top: Exterior of Parsons Fine Art in Taos, New Mexico.
Parsons Fine Art, Waiting for the Dancers, oil, 14 x 20 in., by Oscar Berninghaus (1874-1952).
Parsons Fine Art, Taos Hills, oil, 12 x 15 in., by Victor Higgins (1884-1949).
Parsons Fine Art and Parsons Gallery of the West are owned by father and daughter, Robert Parsons and Ashley Rolshoven Loveless. Both galleries are located in historic downtown Taos.
“We are a family-run business and one of the oldest art galleries in Taos, as we have been operating for over 30 years,” says Loveless. “Parsons Fine Art houses all historical Taos art including paintings by the Taos Society of Artists and other artists who were influenced by the Taos art scene. Parsons Gallery of the West is our contemporary Western art gallery. It has a stable of 23 artists that are nationally recognized Western art painters and some of the top, next generation of Western artists. Between both of our galleries, you can find something either for the seasoned collector or someone just starting out.”
Upcoming shows include Rooted Together, opening May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., and the annual Big Summer Show opening August 1 from 5 to 8 pm.
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Santa Fe Art Auction
932 Railfan Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 954-5858, info@santafeartauction.com
www.santafeartauction.com
From top: Santa Fe Art Auction, View from Ward Terrace, 1997, oil on canvas, 28¼ x 56 in., by Ed Mell (1942-2024). Estimate: $60/90,000
A view of the Santa Fe Art Auction showroom. Santa Fe Art Auction, Lengthening Shadows, 2011, oil on canvas, 211⁄8 x 57¾ in., by Terri Kelly Moyers. Estimate: $7/10,000
Santa Fe Art Auction stands as one of the most venerable auction houses in the Southwest, and for more than 30 years has brought to market some of the finest works by Western, Native American and contemporary artists. Situated in the Baca Railyard District in Santa Fe, with more than 16,000 square feet of showroom space, the house holds around 10 live auctions per year and handles more than 5,000 artworks annually. With a broad range of specialties and expansion of in-house expertise, SFAA continues to service collections of increasing size and importance.
Collectors will be able to find a wide variety of significant works at auction this year, including pieces by Ed Mell, Kim Wiggins, Forrest Moses, Billy Schenck, Terri Kelly Moyers, Walter Ufer, Robert Daughters, Frank Applegate, Agnes Pelton, Betty Jean Sabo, Glenna Goodacre, Dave McGary and Eli Levin. Recent record sales have included works by Malcolm Furlow, Gustave Baumann, Gerard Curtis Delano, Dorothy Brett and Luis Jiménez.
As the largest venue in the Southwest for Native American art, Santa Fe Art Auction is pleased to further present upcoming works by important Indigenous artists including Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Tony Abeyta, Fritz Scholder, Denise Wallace and Earl Biss.
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The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)
www.swaia.org, info@swaia.org
Top: Artist Golga Oscar (Yup’ik) at the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market. Photo credit Kaela Waldstein. Festivities at the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market. Photo by Kitty Leaken. Bottom: A crowd view of the 2025 SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. Photo by Kitty Leaken.
Now in its 104th year, SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market is the largest and most prestigious Native American art market in the world. Each August, more than 1,000 Native American artists from more than 200 tribal nations transform the streets of Santa Fe into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and culture.
Visitors can explore original works in a wide range of mediums—jewelry, pottery, textiles, painting, sculpture and more—while meeting the artists who make them. Santa Fe Indian Market also features live performances, food vendors, cultural demonstrations and family programming.
The art market is free and open to the public. This year’s market takes place on August 15 through 16.
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Whitehawk Antique Shows
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.whitehawkshows.com
From left: Whitehawk Antique Shows, Wooden, hand-carved ceremonial mask from Nepal or Northern India. Image courtesy of the Calvin-Morris Gallery, New York, NY. Whitehawk Antique Shows, Germantown Sunday Saddle blanket, woven at the Red Mesa Trading Post on the Navajo Reservation, 1890s. A collector shops for unique jewelry pieces at Whitehawk Antique Shows Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show.
Whitehawk Antique Shows presents its Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show, held August 6 to 9. Join more than a hundred exhibitors to explore top-tier examples of art from around the world. Now in its 48th year, Whitehawk is one of the most highly regarded show of its kind, featuring exceptional examples of turquoise jewelry, Navajo weavings, carvings, baskets, statues, fabrics, pottery, leatherware, photos, kachinas, beadwork, sculpture, masks, paintings and much more.
This unique show is curated from North American Indigenous groups and First Nations of Canada, as well as ethnographic artists from six continents, filling more than 40,000 square feet of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Visitors can speak one on one with dozens of experts, learn about the art’s origin, fascinating history, and how it has evolved and inspired modern Indigenous and ethnographic works of art.
Extend your stay to see contemporary examples of Native American work from top artists at the world-famous Santa Fe Indian Market immediately following the Whitehawk event. —
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