Santa Fe Indian Market is the World’s Largest

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Parent Category: Other Festivals

Category: Art/Antiques

Published on Wednesday, 04 August 2010 11:46

Written by Brad Balfour

The Santa Fe Plaza plays host to the most prestigious Native American arts show in the world - the annual Santa Fe Indian Market which takes place from Aug. 21-22, 2010. This one-of-a-kind event provides a unique opportunity to buy directly from Native American artists from across the country.
 
The Santa Fe Indian Market has long been the place where Native American art meets the world. Join thousands of collectors, artists, volunteers and visitors who return from across the United States and the world to join in the festivities that celebrate American Indian culture and artistry.
 
Nearly 1,200 artists will be presenting their newest and best work for sale and admiration. Experience the best of Native culture by seeing the clothing contest, tasting fry bread and other Native foods provided by our vendors, and visiting the youth participants throughout the Market.
 
The outdoor market provides a unique place to meet and buy directly from the nation’s top Native American artists, including youth, who represent nearly 100 tribes. Demonstrations by Native American groups and artists allow visitors a chance to learn more about different tribal and artistic traditions. A book booth sells educational and informative books with signings by Native authors, and American Indian food vendors offer delicious Native food choices for visitors.

Said Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department, “Santa Fe Indian Market gives New Mexicans and their visitors a genuine cultural experience, and is an integral part of life in the Land of Enchantment. I encourage everyone to experience its wonder and enjoy the beauty of the arts created by this state’s premier residents. The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is to be commended for its continued sponsorship.”
 
Activities surrounding Santa Fe Indian Market August 13-23, 2010, include:
 
    •    August 13 (11:30 a.m.): SWAIA introduces the 2010 Santa Fe Indian Market Week with a Business Partner's Reception, Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St.
    •    August 13 (6 p.m.): SWAIA and Apache Skateboards present “Indian Ink” - Artists in Black & White, Legends Santa Fe, 143 Lincoln Ave.
•    Aug. 14 (4 pm): SWAIA and Collected Works present Joseph M. Marshall III, Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St
•    Aug. 15 (2-4 pm): SWAIA & Whitehawk Antique Shows present “Scarcity and Rarity,” SFe Community Cntr, 201 W. Marcy St.
•    Aug. 16 (8:30-10:30 am): Conversation on Contemp. Native Am. Art at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St.
•    Aug. 16 ( 6:30 p.m.): Santa Fe Indian Market Classification X Award Winners Film Screening, Allan Houser Compound, 26 Haozous Road
•    Aug. 17 (8 a.m.): Breakfast with the Curators, Museum Hill Cafe
•    Aug. 17 (6 p.m.): A Special Evening with Award-Winning Author Sherman Alexie, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
•    Aug. 18 (2 p.m.): SWAIA and the Sundance Institute present “Bran Nue Dae,” a film by Rachel Perkins, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
•    Aug. 19-22 (TBA): SWAIA, NMAI and CCA present the 10th annual Native Cinema Showcase, Cathedral Park: Downtown Santa Fe
•    Aug. 19 (5:30 p.m.): SWAIA Artist Fellowship Winner's Reception, Patina Gallery 131 W. Palace Ave.
•    Aug. 19 (6 p.m.): SWAIA and Collected Works Bookstore present N. Scott Momaday and Luci Tapahonso, Collected Works Bookstore: 202 Galisteo Street
•    Aug. 19 (6 p.m.): Native Music Rocks the Plaza, Santa Fe Plaza Bandstand
•    Aug. 20 (11:30 a.m.): Best of Show Luncheon and Preview, Santa Fe Community Center, 201 W. Marcy Street.
•    Aug. 20 (3 p.m.): State of Native Arts Symposium, Santa Fe Community Center, 201 W. Marcy Street.
•    Aug. 20-21 (TBA): Native Music Rocks Concert, Hilton Hotel, 100 Sandoval Street.
•    Aug. 21 (noon-1p.m.): Allan Houser and Pov'ika Awards Presentation, Santa Fe Plaza
•    Aug. 21 (1-4 p.m.): SWAIA and Apache Skateboards Present Skateploitation!, Cathedral Park
•    Aug. 21 (5 p.m.): 2010 SWAIA Indian Market Gala Dinner and Live Auction, La Fonda on the Plaza
•    Aug. 21-22 (7 a.m.-5 p.m. both days): Santa Fe Indian Market, Santa Fe Plaza.
•    Aug. 22 (9 a.m.-noon): Native American Clothing Contest, Santa Fe Plaza
 
SWAIA’s mission is to be an advocate for Native American arts and cultures (particularly those in the Southwest), and create economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market as the finest Indian art event in the world; cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms; and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round.
 
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