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The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts has announced the 100th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market Schedule of Events. Planning is underway for the Centennial Santa Fe Indian Market which will be held on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21.
“We are so thankful that COVID is easing off and giving us hope for the future,” SWAIA Executive Director Kim Peone (Colville Confederated Tribes/Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) said on March 3, 2022. “In that promise we are planning a full Indian Market with new events at every corner of Santa Fe.”
Since 1922, Santa Fe Indian Market has been North America’s largest and most important juried Indigenous art market. Originally focused on the Indigenous art of the Southwest, the market has expanded its reach over the years to include Indigenous artists from all regions of the United States and Canada.
SWAIA will also present its first-ever Art Indigenous August 18-21, a contemporary art show featuring sculpture, painting, photography, installation and performance from worldwide galleries exhibiting Indigenous artists from the United States and Canada. The four-day art show will be held at Santa Fe’s El Museo Cultural, located in Santa Fe’s Railyard Arts District. The show will commence with a VIP opening night party on Thursday, August 18.
The Santa Fe Indian Market, begun as a weekend art market, has grown into an Indigenous art mecca adopted by Santa Fe’s top galleries and cultural institutions.
“2022 will be like none other for Indigenous art collectors and visitors to Santa Fe,” Peone said. “The City of Santa Fe is embracing our centennial and many of the leading galleries and institutions are producing Indigenous-themed content and producing shows by top Indigenous artists throughout the year.”
Artist booths will again be located throughout the Plaza area downtown with satellite events taking place across Santa Fe.
“Over the past century, the American Indian Art World has been significantly influenced and sustained by Santa Fe Indian Market and the tourist industry. The Market provides income to artists and their families and connects native and non-native worlds through the interaction that it fosters,” Peone added. “It is through these interactions that Native artists communicate cultural histories to non-Native visitors. In that respect, Indian Market has served as not only a marketplace, but also a forum for shared cultural exchanges that enhance visitors’ experiences.”
Can’t make it to Santa Fe for Market? Visit these other top Indian art markets around the U.S.
Wednesday August 17
Indian Market 2022 Private Preview & Artist Reception 6PM-8PM
Invitation only
Thursday August 18
Art Indigenous Opening Night Preview 6PM-10PM
Located at the El Museo de Cultural
Friday August 19
Best Of Show Ceremony and Luncheon 12PM-2:30
Members Only Sneak Peek 2-4pm
General Preview and Silent Auction 4-6pm
All events at Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Saturday August 20—Opening Day
100th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market on the Plaza 8AM-5PM
Plaza Entertainment 9AM-4PM
SWAIA Gala and Live Auction- 6:00-9:00pm
Located at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Sunday August 21
100th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market on the Plaza 8AM-5PM
Plaza Entertainment 9AM-4PM
SWAIA Indigenous Fashion Show 3PM
Located at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
General Trunk Show-5:00-6:00pm (Immediately following the Indigenous Fashion Show)
Limited to ticket holders to the Indigenous Fashion Show
Located at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Where to Stay in Santa Fe for Indian Art Market
There are a variety of hotels available within walking distance of Santa Fe Plaza, where the festivities take place. Here are a few suggestions:
Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza
La Posada de Sante Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
Booking.comAbout SWAIA
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is a non-profit organization supporting Native American arts and culture. It creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market, the biggest and most prestigious Indian art event in the world since 1922. SWAIA cultivates excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms and develops programs and events that support, promote and honor Native artists year-round.
Melissa Quinones
January 5, 2022What are the odds that the market will actually take place this year. We’re in NY and would like to visit but I am hesitant to buy plane tickets. Is this going to be the big outdoor market like the Spanish market, with vendors set up in tents, selling their products? We haven’t been to Santa Fe since 2007 and cannot wait to get back and visit!
Thank you,
Melissa Quiñones
Chadd Scott
January 5, 2022I think the likelihood that Indian Market will take place this summer is good. There was an in-person Market in August 2021, albeit with limited attendance, and I expect there to again be as near to a full-blown, in-person, outdoor Indian Market with hundreds of artist booths and tens of thousands of visitors as possible. I am personally making my plans to attend and would encourage you to do so as well if you’d like to go.
Jared Powers
February 18, 2022Hey Chad.. Your information conflicts with SWAIA’s website: https://swaia.org/schedule-of-events/
Chadd Scott
February 18, 2022Jared, SWAIA has added some pre-market festivities which I will be sure to add.
Cathy C Whitaker
June 24, 2022Good info. I shall visit in September.