Summer Art Markets
Santa Fe has some of the Best and Oldest Art Markets in the World. Plan your visit around our world class Summer Art Markets schedule and return for the authenticity, richness and variety our Summer Art Markets offer.
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
May 26-27, 2012
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, to represent the best and brightest of the Indian art world. Participating artists represent a wide range of tribes and pueblos, as well as a wide range of art forms, from traditional to contemporary. In addition to established artists, we have an Emerging Artist section to showcase new talent.
Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival benefits the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Each artist generously donates a portion of sales to the Museum's programs.
Visit their website for show schedule and information. Book your stay now!
ART Santa Fe - Twelfth Anniversary
July 12-15, 2012
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
This prestigious art fair brings art collectors together with artists and representatives from more than 50 galleries around the world. Celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, the event showcases work by acclaimed masters as well as emerging artists, including site-specific installations.
For TICKET INFORMATION, visit their website plus events, times & details.
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International Folk Art Market - Ninth Year
July 13-15, 2012
Museum Hill (Camino Lejo)
The world's largest international folk art market features more than 130 artists from 52 countries selling high quality, handmade folk art. Purchase one-of-a-kind pieces, from pottery and rugs to clothing, jewelry and so much more. It is one of the major reasons Santa Fe was designated a UNESCO Creative City in Folk Art. You'll want to plan on coming early!
For TICKETS, see their website plus transportation & parking as well as times, artists & details.
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Traditional Spanish Market - 61st Year
July 27-29, 2012
Santa Fe Plaza (downtown)
More than 200 Hispanic artists gather on the Santa Fe Plaza on for the annual Traditional Spanish Market, which features an array of Spanish Colonial art works, including hand-carved furniture, tinwork, weavings, straw appliqué and images of saints. Live entertainment from the stage accompanies the events both days. This is the largest Hispanic market in the country.
Contemporary Hispanic Market
July 28-29, 2012
Lincoln Avenue - next to the Plaza (downtown)
This annual market showcases original work and individual expression in the mediums of painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, weaving and much more.
29th Annual Ethnographic Art Show
August 10-11, 2012
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
34th Annual Invitational Antique Indian Art Show
August 13-14, 2012
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
The Annual Whitehawk Shows feature the finest in ethnographic art and historic antique Indian art.
Visit their website for schedules, artists and more.
Santa Fe Indian Market
August 18-19, 2012
Santa Fe Plaza
The world famous Santa Fe Indian Market is the largest market devoted to Native American arts in the world. It is Santa Fe's largest and most popular event, drawing about 100,000 visitors. More than 1,000 artists gather on the Santa Fe Plaza to sell their traditional and contemporary works, including jewelry, pottery, textiles and more.
FREE Admission. Visit the SWAIA website for a complete list of associated events and information. Book your stay now!
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Outdoor Artist Markets
Santa Fe also has a number of seasonal outdoor art markets, where you'll find painting, photography, sculpture, glass, ceramics and other unique works of art to purchase.
Santa Fe Artists Market hosts a juried outdoor art show every Saturday in Railyard Park across from the Farmers Market from March thru December. They also host three shows at Cathedral Park in May, July, and October and Winter Shows at Sanbusco Center January thru March.
The Santa Fe Society of Artists hosts a juried outdoor art show in the parking lot of the First National Bank on weekends from late April to mid October (except for weekends of major events). Become a fan of the Society of Artists on Facebook
The Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild presents the Cathedral Park Arts & Crafts Fair in May, July and September in Cathedral Park, on the east side of St. Francis Cathedral.
Girls Inc. of Santa Fe hosts an annual juried art show in early August - 2012 TBA. Follow Girls Inc on twitter
Ohkay Owingeh Arts & Crafts Show -
formerly Eight Northern Arts & Crafts Show - 10th Year
2012 TBA
Ohkay Conference Center - three miles north of Española on State Road 68
This show has been the largest Native American owned and operated outdoor arts exhibition and market in the western United States. The people of Ohkay Owingeh want to carry on that tradition. Also rated fourth best Festival in the US, by Arthur Frommer of Budget Travel on MSNBC. Now in it's 40th year, our desire is to rebuild the participation, support and attendance for this historical event.
In addition to the arts, visitors will find an exciting program of traditional Pueblo dances - accompanied by the enchanting rhythms of Native American drums, flute players and singers. Visitors to the show should bring their appetites, as they will have a rare opportunity to partake in delicious traditional Pueblo food including bowls of red or green chile, posole, Indian tacos, oven bread, fry bread, Indian cookies and pies and other traditional treats.
