Swaia - Indian Market

August 12-18, 2013. SWAIA will celebrate its 92nd annual Santa Fe Indian Market the week of August 12-18, 2013. This spectacular festival brings over 150,000 people to Santa Fe every August with its unique, exciting and inspiring events. From families with young children to avid art collectors, Santa Fe Indian Market attracts international visitors from all walks of life. For many visitors, this is a rare opportunity to meet the artists and learn about contemporary Indian arts and cultures. Most events are free and open to the public. Join us! It will be an experience of a lifetime.
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Congratulations to SWAIA's 2013 Honorees!

Lifetime Achievement Award: Crucita Melchor Santo Domingo- Pottery, and Herbert Taylor (deceased) Navajo- Jewelry
Pov'ika Award: Josephine Myers-Wapp Comanche- Weaver, Educator
These awards are given annually to honor artists with a lifetime of outstanding contribution to Native art and culture.
Honoring ceremony and dinner June 27th, 5:30 at the Historic Hilton of Santa Fe. Purchase tickets online or via phone 505 983 5220, $25 per person.

Congratulations to SWAIA's 2013 Fellowship recipients!
SWAIA Youth Fellowship: Joseph Lugo - Pottery, Emma Soctomah - Basketweaving. SWAIA/ Santa Fe Art Institute Residency Fellowship: Mercedes Jack - Jewelry/Textiles, Jodi Webster -Drawing/Illustration. SWAIA Discovery Fellowship: Ramona Emerson - Writing, Shan Goshorn - Basketweaving. SWAIA/ Heritage Hotels & Resorts Rising Artists Fellowship: Heidi Brandow - Painting/Mixed Media, Nani Chacon - Painting read more