Global Santa Fe

08/20/2025

This year’s Summer Potluck Picnic was a truly special gathering, as we had the honor of welcoming 20 Cultural Preservation Professionals from across Africa, visiting Santa Fe through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

Under the shade of the majestic “Grandmother Elm”, Global Santa Fe members and guests came together to share an evening of food, music, and exchange.

The celebration came alive with music provided by Fodé Ismael Sylla and Mohamed Lamine Bangoura of Guinea, West Africa. Their kora melodies and traditional drumming set the tone for a joyful, rhythm-filled night. The international visitors soon joined in, adding their own instruments and leading traditional dances that inspired local guests to get on their feet.

This was more than a picnic—it was a rich cultural exchange, a celebration of our shared humanity, and a powerful example of people-to-people diplomacy in action.

Thank you to all of our members and international guests who made the evening so memorable. Events like this are at the heart of Global Santa Fe’s mission: building bridges, deepening understanding, and celebrating our global community—right here in Santa Fe.

07/10/2025

We hope you can join us for a FREE, community-wide conversation on the future of the nuclear age — a rare opportunity to engage in open dialogue, ask questions, and contribute your perspective to a critical global discussion.

We’ll be joined by Chris Preble, Director of Reimagining the U.S. Grand Strategy at the Stimson Center. In his role, Chris leads a team of scholars dedicated to challenging conventional thinking around U.S. foreign policy, advocating for approaches that emphasize diplomacy and cooperation over force and coercion.

SEATING IS LIMITED, RSVP IS REQUESTED: https://www.classy.org/event/80-years-of-nuclear-weapons-with-chris-preble/e699318

07/08/2025

06/28/2025

In early May, Global Santa Fe proudly celebrated the graduation of the 2025 Youth Leadership Diplomacy Program participants. Certificates were presented by Patricia Pinzón Sánchez, Consul General of Mexico in Albuquerque, in recognition of our students’ dedication to diplomacy and global leadership.

08/17/2024

Global Santa Fe was honored to have brought back the children's passport program (that had been retired since 2019) with much acclaim at this year's 20th anniversary International Folk Art Market.

Children were offered a passport to take throughout the Market and find the 50+ countries represented there. The artists were equipped with stickers representing the flags of their home countries to provide to the children when they visited their booths. The children and their parents expressed excitement over the rare opportunity to meet these talented individuals from across the globe. The visiting artists seemed equally as delighted to have the opportunity to connect with the children of our community.

We had a fantastic day engaging with children and the community while promoting international exchange. We thank our volunteers and IFAM for their efforts and support in making it happen!

08/17/2024

Global Santa Fe hosted a potluck gathering earlier this month to celebrate our members. Members are the cornerstone and soul of our organization, and we sincerely appreciate their belief in our programming and mission to connect Santa Fe with the world.

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07/24/2024

07/20/2024

04/24/2024

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NEXT SUNDAY April 28 at 11am - Join Global Santa Fe to see the nominated Stranger At The Gate in which an American Marine plans to bomb an Indiana mosque but changes his mind after meeting the people in the town. After the film, talk with the Bahramis – two people he met. Link to tix: https://ccasantafe.org/event/stranger-at-the-gate/

07/12/2023

This week Global Santa Fe participated in a joint program with Global Ties Albuquerque: Promoting Social Change Through Music. We enjoyed welcoming international visitors from Algeria,Azerbaijan,Haiti,Hungary,Israel,Japan,Mauritius,Mozambique,Nicaragua,Nigeria,Palestinian,Panama,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Serbia,Taiwan,Tunisia, and Venezuela. Special thanks to the Mama Mañana Records, the Santa Fe Opera and the International Folk Art Market for their support of our International Visitor Leadership Program. For more information or to volunteer visit www.globalsantafe.org

07/06/2023

Global Santa Fe is proud to partner with IFAM whose mission aligns with our efforts to promote cultural exchange and understanding. JOIN US. We believe that education and dialogue are critical to building a more just and equitable world. Come to our next event, sign up for our e-newsletter, or become a member. Visit www.globalsantafe.org

07/06/2023

Come visit Global Santa Fe's President and CEO Shawn McQueen in Booth 66 and join her in supporting the International Folk Art Market. This year, more than 160 artists from 52 countries will come to Santa Fe to share their culture and their handmade craft. It's truly unique! Please join her in welcoming all the wonderful artists from around the world. If you would like to buy a ticket please visit www.folkartmarket.org.