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Summer Art Markets

Santa Fe has some of the Best and Oldest Art Markets in the World. Plan your visit around our world class Summer Art Markets schedule and return for the authenticity, richness and variety our Summer Art Markets offer.



Be here for these Summer Markets in 2012!


Whitehawk Shows
Whitehawk Invitational Antique Indian Art Show

August 12-14, 2012
Santa Fe Convention Center
(downtown)

The 34th 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.



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Santa Fe Indian Market

August 18-19, 2012
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.

FREE Admission. Visit the SWAIA website for a complete list of associated events and information. Book your stay now!
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SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art) West

August 2-5, 2012
Santa Fe Convention Center (downtown)

Long heralded as the nation's premier fairs for outstanding contemporary arts and design in New York and Chicago, SOFA's 3rd annual Western edition returns to the Santa Fe Convention Center with new high-summer dates.
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Traditional Spanish Market - 61st Year

July 27-29, 2012
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.



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Contemporary Hispanic Market

July 28-29, 2012
Lincoln Avenue - next to the Plaza (downtown)

This annual market showcases original work and individual expression in the mediums of painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, weaving and much more.



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ART Santa Fe - Twelfth Anniversary

July 12-15, 2012
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 11th anniversary this year, the event showcases work by acclaimed masters as well as emerging artists, including site-specific installations.

For TICKET INFORMATION, visit their website plus events, times & details.
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International Folk Art Market - Ninth Year

July 13-15, 2012
Museum Hill (Camino Lejo)

The world's largest international folk art market features more than 130 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!

For TICKETS, see their website plus transportation & parking as well as times, artists & details.
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Outdoor Artist Markets
Santa Fe also has a number of seasonal outdoor art markets, where you'll find painting, photography, sculpture, glass, ceramics and other unique works of art to purchase.

Santa Fe Artists Market hosts a juried outdoor art show every Saturday in Railyard Park across from the Farmers Market from March thru December. They also host three shows at Cathedral Park in May, July, and October and Winter Shows at Sanbusco Center January thru March.

The Santa Fe Society of Artists hosts a juried outdoor art show in the parking lot of the First National Bank on weekends from late April to mid October (except for weekends of major events). Become a fan of the Society of Artists on Facebook

The Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild presents the Cathedral Park Arts & Crafts Fair in May, July and September in Cathedral Park, on the east side of St. Francis Cathedral.

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe hosts an annual juried art show in early August - 2012 TBA. Follow Girls Inc on twitter



Ohkay Owingeh Arts & Crafts Show -
formerly Eight Northern Arts & Crafts Show
- 10th Year

2012 TBA
Ohkay Conference Center - three miles north of Española on State Road 68

This show has been the largest Native American owned and operated outdoor arts exhibition and market in the western United States. The people of Ohkay Owingeh want to carry on that tradition. Also rated fourth best Festival in the US, by Arthur Frommer of Budget Travel on MSNBC. Now in it's 40th year, our desire is to rebuild the participation, support and attendance for this historical event.

In addition to the arts, visitors will find an exciting program of traditional Pueblo dances - accompanied by the enchanting rhythms of Native American drums, flute players and singers. Visitors to the show should bring their appetites, as they will have a rare opportunity to partake in delicious traditional Pueblo food including bowls of red or green chile, posole, Indian tacos, oven bread, fry bread, Indian cookies and pies and other traditional treats.