Dancers at the 2022 Indian Market. Photo by Kitty Leaken
August 4-6
Great Southwestern Antique Show
Aug. 4, 1-6 p.m., charity preview
Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., show
Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., show
For the 24th annual show, 100 exhibitors will be in attendance showcasing rare and exceptional objects from across the world.
Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex
Tickets: $12/day general admission; $20 for 2-day pass; $100 charity preview
www.gswevents.com
August 4-13
101st Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
This long-running show will have in-person events featuring Native American and Indigenous artists, intertribal culture and artwork in both traditional and contemporary presentations. Please visit the website for a full schedule of all events.
Red Rock Park – Gallup, New Mexico
www.gallupceremonial.com
August 4-28
Daniel McCoy: Mvskoke Diaspora
Hecho Gallery hosts a solo exhibition of oil paintings, mixed media pieces and drawings by Mvskoke Creek/Citizen Band Potawatomi artist Daniel McCoy.
Hecho Gallery
www.hecho.gallery
August 5-September 15
Pueblo Pottery Utilitarian Food Bowls: 1880s-1940s
Aug. 11, 4-6 p.m., reception
This show features a variety of traditional bowls, including small chile bowls, serving bowls and large dough bowls from Acoma, Ohkay Owingeh/San Juan, Zia, Cochiti, Zuni and Kewa/Santo Domingo pueblos.
Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery
foxpueblopottery.com
August 9-12
American Indian: Classic to Contemporary
Santa Fe Art Auction’s American Indian sale will feature historic and contemporary Native art including pottery, textiles, painting, katsinas, jewelry and beadwork.
Santa Fe Art Auction
www.santafeartauction.com
August 10-13
Objects of Art & American Indian/Tribal
Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m., benefit preview
Aug. 11-13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., show
Visitors can browse materials, historic and contemporary, from more than 150 exhibitors and art vendors from across the country.
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
Tickets: $100 opening night, $20 general admission, $30 run-of-show (includes entry to Whitehawk and Pop-Up)
www.objectsofartsantafe.com
August 11-14
Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show
Aug. 11, 6-9 p.m., preview opening
Aug. 12-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., show
This special, long-running event will feature more than 100 knowledgeable art dealers and experts offering materials of all kinds and from many time periods, including contemporary artwork by living artists.
Santa Fe Convention Center
Tickets: $100 opening night, $20 general admission, $30 run-of-show (includes entry to Objects of Art and Pop-Up)
www.objectsofartsantafe.com
August 16-21
Annual Santa Fe Show and Sale
Aug. 17, 4-7 p.m., reception
Waddell Gallery has its annual pop-up jewelry show and sale in the library of the historic Rosewood Inn, and will feature more than 40 new works by artists Lee Yazzie, Harvey Begay, Jesse Monongya and so much more.
Waddell Gallery
www.waddellgallery.com
August 17-20
Pop-Up: Vintage to Contemporary
Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m., preview opening
Aug. 18-20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., show
This inaugural show will feature a variety of artists that range from historic artwork and material to modern work created by living artists.
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
Tickets: $50 opening night, $10 general admission
www.objectsofartsantafe.com
August 16, 5-9:30 p.m.
IAIA Benefit and Auction
The Institute of American Indian Arts hosts a rooftop reception with the online auction art available for bidding on La Terraza, performances by Geneviève Gros-Louis Salamone (Huron-Wendat Nation) and Stephanie Big Eagle (Dakota and Lakota), and dinner with artists, supporters and friends. The highlight of the evening will be a live auction featuring works by celebrated artists.
La Fonda on the Plaza
Ticketed Event/Free Virtual Access
www.iaia.edu
August 16-September 15
Jeremy Salazar
Aug. 16, 5-9 p.m., reception
A show of new works by emerging Navajo portrait painter Jeremy Salazar will hang through Indian Market at Faust Gallery, just off the Santa Fe Plaza.
Faust Gallery
www.faustgallery.com
Isaiah Stewart (Lakota/Mohawk), Preparing for First Light, oil, 20 x 20”
August 17-27
Isaiah Stewart: Prairie Visions
Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m., reception
Lakota/Mohawk artist Isaiah Stewart presents a show of new paintings that focus on the history and culture of the Native cowboy.
Manitou Galleries
www.manitougalleries.com
August 17
Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery Shows
Grandmasters of the Past: Aug. 17, 10 a.m. opening
Selected Jewels: Aug. 17, 1 p.m. opening
The Best of the Best: Aug. 17, 3 p.m. opening
Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery combines three fascinating shows under one roof, starting with the pottery of Maria Martinez, Tony Da and Dextra Quotskuyva. They will also have selections on display from the gallery “treasure box” from artists Richard Zane Smith and Angie Yazzie, among others. The gallery will close the day with a full exhibition of work from the gallery collection.
August 17-18
Indian Market Open House
Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m., reception
Palace Jewelers hosts a group show featuring the jewelry work of artists like Diné jeweler Jennifer Curtis and Arland Ben, and Navajo-Hopi silversmith Curtis Pete.
Manitou Galleries – Palace Avenue location
www.mantiougalleries.com
August 17-20
Indian Market Group Show
Aug. 17, 5 p.m., reception
Sorrel Sky Gallery has planned a unique series of exhibitions leading up to Indian Market, including a group show highlighting the work of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Kevin Red Star and Ray Tracey.
Sorrel Sky Gallery
www.sorrelsky.com
August 17-20
Sorrel Sky Gallery Artist Talks
Aug. 17, 3 p.m., Jackson Clark, lecture
Aug. 18, 3 p.m., Pahponee, lecture
Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m., Jackson Clark, lecture
Navajo weaving expert and owner of Toh-Atin Gallery will give two free lectures. A collection of Navajo rugs, vintage and contemporary, will be available throughout the year at the gallery.
Sorrel Sky Gallery
www.sorrelsky.com
August 17-20
Annual Celebration of Native American Art
Aug. 17, 5-8 p.m., reception
Blue Rain Gallery hosts its annual group exhibition, this year featuring 13 prominent Native American artists offering around 90 diverse works of art. The gallery is located in the Railyard District.
Blue Rain Gallery
www.blueraingallery.com
Preston Singletary (Tlingit), Gift to the Future, blown and sand carved glass, 22¼ x 8½ x 2”
August 17-20
Preston Singletary: Dreams from the Spirit World
Aug. 18, 5-8 p.m., reception
Blue Rain Gallery features around 16 new glass sculpture pieces by Preston Singletary, made in his distinct Northwest coast style.
Blue Rain Gallery
www.blueraingallery.com
August 18
Tony Abeyta
Recent paintings by Navajo artist Tony Abeyta, in his signature style, are featured at Owings Gallery for a solo show.
Owings Gallery
www.owingsgallery.com
August 18, 2-4 p.m.
Manuel Denet Chavarria
Hopi artist Chavarria, will not only be presenting collectors with new works but also offering a rare opportunity to watch his unique carving style in a demonstration.
Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery
foxpueblopottery.com
August 18, 3-5 p.m.
Creative: Contemporary Indian Market Show
King Galleries hosts its annual Indian Market Show, celebrating some of the very best Native American potters working today.
King Galleries
www.kinggalleries.com
August 18, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon
This exclusive event celebrates the top award-winning artists of the year beginning with an awards ceremony and followed with a luncheon held for best of show and best of classification winners, their guests and SWAIA ticket holders.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Ticketed Event
www.swaia.org
August 18, 2-4 p.m.
Sneak Preview of Award-Winning Art
SWAIA members get a sneak preview of the year’s award-winning art prior to the market opening on Saturday morning.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Ticketed Event/Members Only
www.swaia.org
August 18, 4-6 p.m.
General Preview of Award-Winning Art
This is the public’s first chance to see Indian Market 2023 artwork, including another opportunity to view the Best of Show and best of classification winners ahead of opening weekend.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Ticketed Event
www.swaia.org
August 18-19
Artists Market
Aug. 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., market
Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., market
For the third annual market held at the Wheelwright Museum grounds, and organized by the gift shop Case Trading Post, there will be 12 booths and 17 artists in attendance, showcasing a diverse mix of works.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
Free
www.wheelwright.org
August 18-20
Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival
The festival is organized by the Poeh Cultural Center, and will have over 350 booths and special programming for their third annual event.
Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
Free
www.poehcenter.org/markets/pathways/
August 19-20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
101st Santa Fe Indian Market
Featuring 900-plus artists from more than 200 tribes, Indian Market is the largest, most prestigious Native American art show in the world, showcasing a wide range of traditional and contemporary works.
Santa Fe Plaza
Free
www.swaia.org
Chance Brown (Chickasaw) and Billy Hensley (Chickasaw), Diverging Winds, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30”. From the Collective Wisdom exhibition.
August 18-20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sovereign Santa Fe
Curated by esteemed Navajo artist Tony Abeyta and organized by FaraHNHeight Fine Art, Sovereign Santa Fe showcases some of the most innovative works by Indigenous artists. There will also be guest exhibitors who will help create a more dynamic and immersive experience.
La Fonda on the Plaza, Lumpkins Ballroom
www.sovereignsantafe.com
August 19-20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free Indian Market
This year’s market will see more than 500 artists and more than 50 Native American nations and Indigenous groups. Added programming includes musical acts and a casting call for an upcoming documentary about the market.
Federal Park
www.freeindianmarket.org
August 19-20, 5:30-9 p.m.
Gala, Live Auction & Fashion Show
An unforgettable celebration of Native American art, fashion and culture with a lavish cocktail reception, showcase of innovative Indigenous fashion designs, and live art auction featuring exquisite artworks and collectibles.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Ticketed Event
www.swaia.org
August 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Native American Clothing Contest
A market favorite, the clothing contest presents a wide array of traditional regalia and clothing from North American Indigenous Nations.
Santa Fe Plaza Stage
Free
www.swaia.org
August 20, 1-3 p.m.,
VIP Fashion Show Pre-Party
Ticket holders will enjoy a live DJ, tasting menu, champagne and curated cocktails.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Ticketed Event
www.swaia.org
August 20, 3-4 p.m.
Indigenous Fashion Show
One of the highlights at market every year is the fashion show, this year featuring six premier Indigenous designers.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Ticketed Event
www.swaia.org
Through August 21
Above, I’ll Watch from Here
Featured are the monoprints and linoleum block prints by Diné artist Duhon James.
Hecho a Mano
www.hechoamano.org
Through August 22
John Nieto: Images of Ancestry
LewAllen Galleries highlights the work of John Nieto (Mescalero Apache and Navajo), a leading figure in American contemporary art, celebrated for his emotionally resonant paintings of Western and Indigenous subjects that he rendered in heightened, expressive color.
LewAllen Galleries
www.lewallengalleries.com
Through August 31
Honoring Tradition and Innovation: 100 Years of Santa Fe’s Indian Market 1922-2022
The exhibition traces the history of this historic market and explores the impact of Federal Indian policies on the Native American art world. Over 200 pieces of artwork are featured, along with photographs and interviews with artists and collectors.
New Mexico History Museum
www.nmhistorymuseum.org
Through October 21
Always in Relation: Artworks from the Schultz Collection
This exhibition features more than a 100 works including jewelry, two-dimensional art, vessels and objects from the Estate of Ruth and Sidney Schultz.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
www.wheelwright.org
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