Santa Fe Summer Art Markets
It’s time to plan your visit to Santa Fe for some of the Best Summer Art Markets in the World!
You’ll want to save this 2010 Summer Art Markets schedule and visit as many as possible.
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
May 22-23 (weekend BEFORE Memorial Day)
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture hosts this annual festival, inviting more than 180 of the most celebrated Native American artists to showcase their work at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Native Treasures kicks off with a Pre-Sale and Cocktail Party Benefit Friday, May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Visit their website for a full listing of associated events, artists and detailed information.
July 8-11
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
After a successful first year that drew more than 10,000 art lovers, SOFA West: Santa Fe returns to the Santa Fe Convention Center, bringing the world’s leading works in contemporary decorative arts and design, represented by prominent international galleries and art dealers. The SOFA (Sculptural Objects and Functional Art) fairs bridge the worlds of design, decorative and fine arts, revealing contemporary expressions of traditional decorative arts.
Visit their website for details & times.
International Folk Art Market - 7th Year
July 9-11
Museum Hill (Camino Lejo)
The world’s largest international folk art market features more than 170 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!
See their website for transportation & parking as well as times, artists & details.
ART Santa Fe - Tenth Anniversary
July 15-18
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 10th anniversary this year, the event showcases work by acclaimed masters as well as emerging artists, including site-specific installations.
Visit their website for events, times & details.
Traditional Spanish Market - 59th Year
July 24-25
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.
Also watch for the Contemporary Hispanic Market which takes place at the same time on side streets that line the Plaza.
See website for details.
Whitehawk Ethnographic Art Show - 27th Annual
August 12-14
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
More than 150 dealers showcase the 27th annual ethnographic art show including Oceanic, Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, African, Oriental, Indonesian and other ethnographic art including jewelry, furniture, paintings, pottery and more at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
Whitehawk Invitational Antique Indian Art Show - 32nd Annual
August 15-17
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)
The 32nd Annual Whitehawk Invitational Antique Indian Art Show is devoted to historic antique Indian art, featuring stunning indigenous art treasures, from Northwest Coast masks to California baskets and Southwestern pottery.
Visit their website for schedules, artists and more.
Santa Fe Indian Market - 88th Annual
August 21-22
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.
Visit their website for a complete list of associated events and information. [http://santafe.org:Book your stay now!]
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