2009 Santa Fe Indian Market Week Official Schedule of Events
August 18, 2009 - Santa Fe, NMIndian Arts and Culture Week Press Preview Breakfast and Ribbon Cutting
Hotel Santa Fe
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (800) 825-9876
Tuesday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The NM State Legislature recently passed State Memorial 42 sponsored by Senator John Pinto to create Indian Arts and Culture Week. In celebration of this momentous achievement, SWAIA has scheduled a press conference that will jointly serve to acknowledge the Indian Arts and Culture Week Resolution and begin the 88th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market® festivities.
Breakfast with the Curators: Talk by Dr. Bruce Bernstein
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
710 Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail
(505) 476-1250
Wednesday, August 19, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
$25 Per Person. $20 per MNNF Member
The "Breakfast with the Curators" program continues by presenting discussions highlighting new exhibitions and dimensions of the Indian Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Dr. Bruce Bernstein, Executive Director of SWAIA, will present Indian Market: 88 Years Old and Getting Younger All the Time.
(Re)Presentation:An Indian Market Literary Event. Reading, Book Signing and Reception
St. Francis Auditorium
107 W. Palace Ave. Santa Fe Palace
(505) 476-5072
Wednesday, August 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
For the first time in it's 88-year history, the Santa Fe Indian Market® is introducing a Native Literary Arts event. In partnership with the New Mexico Museum of Art and the Shadow Catchers Institute, the event will feature readings and book signing by acclaimed poet Simon Ortiz (Acoma) and some of the country's most exciting emerging Native writers including poet Orlando White (Navajo), poet Sherwin Bitsui (Navajo), poet dg nanouk okpik (Inuit) and poet and fiction writer Erika T. Wurth (Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee). The evening will be moderated by fiction writer Evelina Zuni Lucero (Isleta/San Juan Pueblo).
Art Quantum: The Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art. Panel Discussion and Reception
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 476-5200
Thursday, August 20, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Since 1989 the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis has provided Native artists, authors and scholars a forum for their unique expressions. This discussion will provide insight into its nationally acclaimed Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Contemporary Fine Art program. Curators, artists and authors will present personal experiences with the Fellowship project, the newly launched Fellowship micro-site and reveal a plan for a major publication and traveling exhibition focusing on the Native American Fine Art collection.
SWAIA Artist Fellowship Winner's Wine Reception
Patina Gallery
131 W. Palace Ave. (505) 986-3432
Thursday, August 20, 5:30 PM
Join SWAIA at the beautiful Patina Gallery on Palace Ave. in celebration of the 2009 SWAIA artist fellowship winners for a wine reception. Come and meet the talented artists and view their artwork. Fellowship winners include Phillip Charette (Yup'ik), Daniel Moya (Pojoaque Pueblo), Jared Chavez (San Felipe Pueblo), Shelden Nunez-Velarde (Jicarilla Apache Nation) and Liz Wallace (Dine).
Native Cinema Showcase
Cathedral Park Schedule
213 Cathedral Pl.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Friday, August 21, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 22, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 23, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), the Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe (CCA) and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), present the 9th Annual Native Cinema Showcase, a four-day celebration of films and videos by and about indigenous peoples in connection with the Santa Fe Indian Market®. The showcase, that features 16 programs of film and video from seven countries, will take place in two central venues: the Cinematheque at the Center for Contemporary Arts and Cathedral Park, located in downtown Santa Fe, which is free and open to Indian Market attendees.
Best of Show Ceremony
Santa Fe Convention Center
201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, 87501
(505) 983-5220
Friday, August 21
VIP Reception 4:00 PM
Ceremony 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
(Please Check in by 3:45 pm)
On Friday, August 22, SWAIA will present the 2009 Artist Award winners at the Best of Show Ceremony. This exclusive event takes place at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Best of Show is the only time the entire weekend where the best artists and best art of Indian Market are together in one place. It is also the most exclusive event of the week. The tickets are $200 per person and are available to SWAIA members at the Turquoise Level of membership or above.
Sneak and General Preview of Award Winning Art
Santa Fe Convention Center
Friday, August 21,
201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, 87501
(505) 983-5220
Sneak Preview 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
General Preview 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SWAIA's Artist Awards Sneak Preview and General Preview give SWAIA members the opportunity to see the best of Indian Market art after the Awards Ceremony. Sneak Preview patrons are admitted at 5:30 pm. Sneak Preview tickets are a benefit of SWAIA memberships at Turquoise ($250) and above levels. Members at the Lapis and Coral levels are welcome during the General Preview, which runs from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
2009 Santa Fe Indian Market®
Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Santa Fe, NM
Saturday, August 22, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The world's most prestigious Native American arts show opens with more than 1100 artists, food and demonstration booths, entertainment and more. This year's Indian Market features 100 new Native artists.
Lifetime Achievement Houser Legacy and Pov'ika Awards Presentation
Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Santa Fe, NM
Saturday, August 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor that SWAIA bestows upon a Native artist. The annual award recognizes the contributions by a distinguished Native American artist to Native arts and Native culture. The recipients are those who have consistently demonstrated integrity and excellence in their work as well as in their lives, so as to influence the growth of Indian Art and inspire younger generations. The Pov'ika Award recognizes service, leadership and support that Native and non-Native people (the broad range of individuals who make up the Indian Market family) provide to the annual Santa Fe Indian Market® and to Native artists and their communities.
Skateplotation! Skate Competition presented by SWAIA and Apache Skateboards
Warehouse 21
1614 Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505)989-4423
Saturday, August 22, 1:00PM to 5:00PM
In keeping with their tradition of promoting contemporary youth arts, SWAIA is partnering with Apache Skateboards and Indian Market artist, Douglas Miles, to hold a skateboard competition as a signature event during Indian Market. The afternoon will feature, a best trick contest, raffles, product tosses, prizes and live music.
The Future of Indian Market: Film, Video, and Beyond Cinema: Discussion by Bruce Bernstein, PhD, and John Torres-Nez, PhD.
Cathedral Park
213 Cathedral Pl
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Saturday, August 22, 1:45pm - 3 :00 PM
The Santa Fe Indian Market® is world renowned for presenting the best indigenous studio art. But with digital tools impacting artistic practice, and our concept of "Indian art" in evolution, how will Indian Market respond? This showcase begins with examples of adventurous video art from members of the SWAIA family, including Doug Miles and Melissa Henry. Next, an interactive panel, led by SWAIA director Bruce Bernstein and director of artist services John Torres-Nez, will focus on how Indian Market might change, too. What should the Market look like in five years? Come and give your opinion and witness the ways in which digital culture already is changing the way emerging artists are making art.
Indian Market Live Auction Gala
La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, NM
100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-5220
Saturday, August 22, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Live Auction Gala has quickly become one of the most dynamic events of Indian Market weekend. Guests enjoy a fabulous evening of gourmet food and entertainment, while bidding on stunning Native art. The auction features prized works from Native America's most renowned artists, and attracts the most discerning patrons from around the country. This is the largest and most important fund raising event for SWAIA. It includes: Cocktails and silent auction at 5 pm with Dinner and live auction at 6:30 pm. $135 per person, $1,250.00 for table for ten. Please note that seating for this event sells out early every year.
2009 Santa Fe Indian Market®
Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Santa Fe, NM
Sunday, August 23, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The world's most prestigious Native American arts show opens with more than 1100 artists, food and demonstration booths, entertainment and more. This year's Indian Market features 100 new Native artists.
CANCELLED
The 1st Annual Wings of America/SWAIA Two-mile Fun Run and Walk
Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Santa Fe, NM
Sunday, August 23, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In an effort to promote Native health and wellness as an important part of the celebration of Indian Market weekend, SWAIA is pleased to partner with Wings of America to co-sponsor the 1st annual Wings/SWAIA Fun Run and Walk. The Fun Run and Walk will begin at 7:00am on Sunday, August 23 at the Santa Fe Indian School and end at a location close to Indian Market activities on the Santa Fe Plaza. Registration for the Fun Run and Walk is $15 per person, with all proceeds helping Wings runners attend the 2010 USATF in Spokane, WA. Although no awards will be issued, all registrants will be eligible to enter a special raffle contest for various prizes like Hopi sculptures or local venue gift certificates.
Native American Clothing Contest
Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Santa Fe, NM
Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The most photographed event at Santa Fe Indian Market® is Sunday morning's, Native American Clothing Contest, which takes place on Santa Fe's Plaza at the height of the weekend. The contest includes categories for traditional and contemporary Native American fashions, features children and adult participants, and awards prizes in over 20 categories.
Saturday, August 22, Produced by Emergence Productions
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Santa Fe Indian School Spoken Word Team
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Celebrate Pueblo Showcase
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Mathew Andrae
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Joy Harjo & the Arrow Dynamics Band
3:20 pm - 4:00 pm
Native Roots
Sunday, August 23, Produced by Canyon Records
1:00pm-1:45pm
R. Carlos Nakai
2:00pm-2:30pm
Clark Tenakhongva
2:45pm-3:15pm
Gabriel Ayala
3:30pm-4:00pm
Aaron White and Anthony Wakeman
For more information or interview requests, please contact Gabe Gomez 505.983.5220 x 229 or ggomez@swaia.org
