Summer Art Markets 2010
2010 marks Santa Fe's 400th Anniversary, making it the second oldest city and the oldest capital in the U.S. The Native Americans first called this spot by a river home thousands of years before the Spanish discovered the area. America's expansion west brought more influences as East-Coast artists came to town in search of new inspiration. Today the city is an international art market filled with the work of artists of every type including American Indian, Spanish Colonial, and contemporary.
New shows have come to Santa Fe recently, contrasting with some of the oldest markets of their kind. For 2010, SOFA West's second annual expo of contemporary decorative arts and design in Santa Fe takes place on the same weekend as the seventh annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, the largest folk art market in the world. SOFA begins July 8 and the Folk Art Market starts on July 9 then, on the following weekend, ART Santa Fe celebrates its 10th Anniversary, July 15-18, making for one remarkable time to be in Santa Fe.
Here are the markets taking place for 2010 in Santa Fe, a City of Art Markets.
May 22-23, 2010: Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival - Presented by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Native Treasures now features over 180 Native American artists who are specially invited by the museum to represent the best and brightest of the Indian art world. At the Santa Fe Convention Center. www.nativetreasuressantafe.org
July 8-11, 2010: SOFA West: Santa Fe - Prominent international galleries and dealers present masterworks bridging the worlds of design, decorative, and fine arts, showcasing the rich visual heritage of the decorative arts alongside new, innovative expressions. Long heralded as the nation's premier expo for outstanding contemporary decorative arts and design, this is the second year for SOFA West: Santa Fe after a very successful start in 2009. At the Santa Fe Convention Center. www.sofaexpo.com
July 9-11, 2010: Santa Fe International Folk Art Market - The largest international folk art market in the world, this annual two-day event connects international cultures as folk artists from across the globe come together for a 2 day show and sale of remarkable art plus international music, food, and community. This market makes a true difference as sales from the show positively affect thousands of lives in dozens of countries. It is also one of the key reasons Santa Fe was designated a UNESCO Creative City in Folk Art. On Museum Hill. www.folkartmarket.org
July 15-18, 2010: 10th Annual Art Santa Fe - International galleries mix with U.S. galleries to create a powerful collection of art from around the world featuring the work of hundreds of artists. The salon-booth format, artist-styled VIP lounge, grand concourse, prestigious ART Santa Fe presents lecture series, and numerous cultural and educational events make the annual fair a highlight of the summer arts calendar. For 2010 the fair moves back to the Santa Fe Convention Center and will feature more galleries and cutting edge installations. www.artsantafe.com
July 24-25, 2010: Traditional Spanish Market - This popular annual event includes handmade traditional, Spanish Colonial arts made by over 200 local and regional artists. It is the most significant market of its kind in the country and a cultural immersion with continuous live music and dance, art demonstrations, and regional foods. A contemporary Hispanic Market is held during the same weekend. On the Santa Fe Plaza. www.spanishmarket.org
August 12-14, 2010: Whitehawk Ethnographic Art Show - An annual show with over 150 dealers, featuring Oceanic, Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, African, Oriental, Indonesian, and other ethnographic art from around the world. At the Santa Fe Convention Center. www.whitehawkshows.com
August 15-17, 2010: 32nd Annual Whitehawk Invitational Antique Indian Art Show - One of the largest and longest running shows for historic antique Indian art, featuring a wide range of indigenous art treasures. At the Santa Fe Convention Center. www.whitehawkshows.com
August 21-22, 2010: Santa Fe Indian Market 2010 - Over 1,000 of the most gifted Native American artists from across North America showcase their work in this year's 89th annual market. Time-honored forms, innovative contemporary art, fashion, music, dance, and food are all part of the largest Native American art show and sale in the world. On the Santa Fe Plaza and side streets. www.swaia.org
November 26-28, 2010: Santa Fe Indian Market Winter Showcase - The 5th Annual winter version of the summer's largest Native American art market, with at least 200 artists and the same high quality work. At the Santa Fe Convention Center. www.swaia.org
December 4-5, 2010: Winter Spanish Market - An annual winter market following the theme of the summer's Traditional Spanish Market. The work of hundreds of artists in traditional Spanish Colonial forms is showcased including pieces in straw appliqué, tin work, and retablos. This is artwork not found anywhere else in the country in this quantity or quality except at the summer Spanish Market. At the Santa Fe Convention Center. www.spanishmarket.org
