SWAIA - Santa Fe Indian Market

02/06/2026

Tickets for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market are on sale now — and this year's weekend is one for the books. 🎟️✨

If you have been thinking about it — now is the time. Here is everything that awaits you.

🏆 BEST OF SHOW EVENTS · FRI, AUG 14th
Before a single piece of art ever reaches the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza, SWAIA's distinguished judges will have awarded over 200 awards across 10 classifications, 36 divisions, and 238 categories. A Best of Show Ceremony & Luncheon ticket puts you in the room as those awards are announced — witnessing the moment Native artists are recognized at the highest level of excellence or a General Preview to preview the art and engage with the artists before the plaza opens on Saturday.

🥂 SWAIA GALA & LIVE AUCTION · SAT, AUG 15th
Artists, collectors, and supporters come together for a night honoring generational Native excellence. A courtyard cocktail hour and silent auction. A seated dinner with live auction. And a runway fashion show featuring SWAIA Native designers. Proceeds directly support SWAIA's mission to uplift and invest in Native artists through year-round programming, advocacy, and opportunities for visibility.

👗 SWAIA NATIVE FASHION SHOW · SUN, AUG 16th
The highly anticipated runway event where established and emerging Native designers showcase original collections reflecting Indigenous identity, artistry, and innovation. From traditional-inspired designs to bold, forward-looking statements — this show captures the extraordinary range and vitality of contemporary Native fashion.

🌎 THE PLAZA MARKET · Always Free and open to everyone
The Santa Fe Indian Market lining the historic downtown Santa Fe plaza is free and open to everyone. No ticket required — just show up and experience something truly one of a kind.

Ticketed events are limited and do sell out. Get your tickets now. 🙏✨

https://bit.ly/SFIM26Tickets

August 15 & 16 · Historic Downtown Santa Fe · Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Photography by .leaken

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Wild plums. Braised buffalo short ribs. Roasted acorn squash. Cactus crème brûlée. We are still dreaming about the food! 🌵🍽️✨

Chef Ray Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo) brought something truly unforgettable to the table at A Taste of Native Fashion — and our community is still talking about every single course.

Roasted wild plums that excited our tastebuds. Braised buffalo short ribs slow-braised to perfection. Acorn squash with the warmth of the Southwest in every bite. And a cactus crème brûlée that closed the evening on a note as unexpected and beautiful as the runway itself.

This is Indigenous foodways honored, elevated, and shared in community. Chef Ray is a leading force in the revitalization of Native cuisine — blending ancestral knowledge rooted in the Ancient Puebloans of the Southwest and the Three Fire Tribes of the Great Lakes with bold, contemporary culinary innovation. Every dish he creates carries a rich cultural lineage and a deep connection to the land and people behind it.

Thank you, , for a meal that didn't just feed us — it moved us. You elevated our entire evening and we are so grateful. 🙏✨

Photography by Natassja Santisteven.

27/05/2026

✨ Friendly reminder to all Native artists accepted into Santa Fe Indian Market — applications for the Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund close May 31!

This is a wonderful opportunity supporting Indigenous artists as they prepare for market season. If you’ve been meaning to apply, now’s the time.

Please help spread the word by sharing with artists, collectors, and community members who may benefit from this resource. Supporting Native artists strengthens our communities, cultures, and future generations.

Apply here ⬇️
https://benjaminharjojrfund.org/apply/


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‼️Applications for the Benjamin Harjo Jr. Artist Fund close May 31.

If you’ve been accepted into Santa Fe Indian Market and have been waiting to apply — don’t wait any longer.

Please share this post with Native artists, collectors, and supporters.
Helping artists succeed helps culture continue.

Apply today⬇️
https://benjaminharjojrfund.org/apply/

27/05/2026

Sharing this opportunity for Native artists. The is now accepting applications for the 2026 Emerging Native Artist Grant through June 18th.

Created to support early-career Native and Indigenous artists, exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in the following mediums: 2D visual arts, 3D visual arts, time-based media, multi-disciplinary arts, and traditional arts with an innovative approach.

26/05/2026

Tickets are now on sale — the world's largest Native art market is waiting for you. 🎟️✨

The wait is over. Tickets for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market are officially on sale to the general public — and this is one you do not want to miss.

Join us August 15 & 16 in the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe for the largest and most prestigious Native art market in the world. More than 1,000 Native artists from over 200 Tribal Nations. Extraordinary fashion. Native food and performances. And the kind of energy that only happens when a global community gathers to celebrate the very best of Indigenous creativity and culture.

This is an experience you will carry with you long after you leave Santa Fe.

The outdoor market in the beautiful plaza is free and open to everyone — and ticketed events throughout the weekend offer an even deeper, more intimate experience of everything Indian Market has to offer.

Get your tickets now 🙏✨

https://bit.ly/SFIM26Tickets

August 15 & 16 · Historic Downtown Santa Fe Plaza · Santa Fe, New Mexico

25/05/2026

Heads up — the SWAIA office will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. We'll be back Tuesday, May 26th from

General Public tickets for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market go on sale tomorrow, May 26th at 9:00 AM MDT.

22/05/2026

SWAIA Members — your exclusive ticket pre-sale is LIVE. 🎟️✨

This is your moment, SWAIA Members. The Members-Only Ticket Pre-Sale for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market is live now — and your exclusive promo code is waiting in your inbox from [email protected].

Check your email, grab your code, and get early access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 26th.

Don't wait — this is your window. 🎟️

Not a member yet? There is still time to join and unlock exclusive perks — including early access to everything the SWAIA community has to offer all year long. Visit SWAIA.org/membership — to choose the membership tier that works best for you.

https://www.swaia.org/membership

The 104th Santa Fe Indian Market is coming to the plaza the 3rd week in August. One week of unforgettable Native art, fashion, performances, and food. Be there. 🙏✨

21/05/2026

It's almost time. The 104th Santa Fe Indian Market is coming 🎉✨

Get ready for a week of unforgettable Native art, fashion, performances, and food in the heart of beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 104th Santa Fe Indian Market is almost here — and it is going to be extraordinary.

Here is everything you need to know about tickets and how to get access:

🎟️ SWAIA MEMBERS — YOUR PRE-SALE STARTS TOMORROW
SWAIA members — watch your inbox! Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM MDT, an email from [email protected] will land with your exclusive promo code for the Members-Only Ticket Pre-Sale. Thank you for supporting SWAIA's mission.

Not a SWAIA Member? Join today at https://www.swaia.org/membership.

General Public ticket sales will go live on Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 AM MDT.

🌎 THE SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET ON THE PLAZA IS FREE
As always, the Santa Fe Indian Market that lines the historic plaza is free and open to the public. More than 1,000 Native artists from over 200 Tribal nations. The world's largest Native art market. No ticket required — we invite you to come and experience something truly incredible.

We are so excited for this community to come together again. See you in August. 🙏✨

Market Photo by .leaken
SWAIA Native Fashion Week photo by Jason Ordaz featuring Osamuskwasis .roan (Cree/Dene) designs modeled by Meranden Kumkena

21/05/2026

Calling all Native nonprofit organizations - only 28 nonprofit spots available. ✨

Every August, more than 1,000 Native artists and over 100,000 visitors from around the world come together in Santa Fe on the plaza for the largest and most prestigious Native art market in the world. A nonprofit booth at Indian Market is a wonderful opportunity to connect with this extraordinary community, share your mission, and reach an engaged global audience — right in the heart of it all.

Here is everything you need to know:

📅 MARKET DATES & HOURS
Saturday, August 15 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 16 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Booths are required to be set up both days.

📍 LOCATION
Cathedral Park · Downtown Santa Fe · East of the Santa Fe Plaza

📋 ELIGIBILITY
Native enterprises, nonprofit groups, and organizations that provide services to U.S. federally recognized Tribal members, bands and affiliates, and First Nations of Canada are welcome to apply. A copy of your 501(c)(3) status is required upon application. See application for full details.

🏕️ BOOTH DETAILS
Booths are 10x10 outdoor spaces. Organizations bring their own tables, canopy, chairs, signage, and displays. Booth fees are due upon acceptance to secure your spot.

We would love to see you there! Apply now via link below and share this post with any Native organization that belongs in this space. 🙏

https://pci.jotform.com/form/260987019518164