2023 Schedule of Events
2023 Santa Fe Indian Market
We are thrilled to report that our 2023 Santa Fe Indian Market was a resounding success! The 101st market was packed with an exciting and diverse schedule of events.
Stay tuned for information about the upcoming 2024 Santa Fe Indian Market!
Please see below for information about the events held during the 2023 Santa Fe Indian Market
WEDneSday,
August 16th
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2023 ARTIST + PRESS RECEPTION
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Lobby + Courtyard
Artists and media will meet and connect to celebrate the official opening of Indian Market.
Artists are welcome to bring their families and two guests.
THURSday,
August 17th
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INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST
- Violet Crown
This exclusive event celebrates the top award-winning artists of the year beginning with an awards ceremony. Be among the first to see this year’s award-winning artwork.
Friday,
August 18th
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BEST OF SHOW CEREMONY + Luncheon
- CEREMONY 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MT | LUNCHEON 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
This exclusive event celebrates the top award-winning artists of the year beginning with an awards ceremony. Be among the first to see this year’s award-winning artwork.
Following the Best of Show ceremony, this luncheon is held for best of show and best of classification winners, their guests and SWAIA ticket holders.
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SNEAK PEEK OF AWARD WINNING ART
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
SWAIA Members get a sneak preview of the year’s award-winning art of the year’s best artwork prior to the market opening.
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GENERAL PREVIEW OF AWARD WINNING ART
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
This is the public’s first chance to see Indian Market 2023 artwork, including another opportunity to view the Best of Show and Best of Classification artwork ahead of the weekend market.
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third Annual Tribal Leaders Dinner
- Evening
- Santa Fe, NM
SATURday,
August 19th
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101ST SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Plaza
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PLAZA ENTERTAINMENT
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Plaza Stage
An exciting line up of Indigenous performers take the Market Plaza Stage throughout the day.
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SFIM GALA, LIVE AUCTION & FASHION SHOW
- 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM MT
- TBD
SUNday,
August 20th
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101ST SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Plaza
This highly anticipated event showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary Native American art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings, and sculptures. Featuring over 1,000 artists from over 200 tribes, this market is the largest and most prestigious Native arts show in the world.
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PLAZA ENTERTAINMENT
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Plaza Stage
An exciting line up of Indigenous performers take the Market Plaza Stage throughout the day.
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Diamond Seating Experience
- 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
The diamond seating at the indigenous fashion show offers a luxurious experience with behind-the-scenes access, front-row seats, an exclusive tasting menu by Sazón Restaurant with wine and cocktail pairing, by James Beard award winning Chef Fernando Olea. It’s the perfect way to immerse oneself in the world of Indigenous fashion.
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VIP FASHION SHOW PRE-PARTY
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Lobby
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
VIP Fashion Show Pre-Party ticket holders will enjoy a live DJ, heavy tasting menu, champagne, and curated cocktails.
These Indigenous Fashion Show VIP First row and Second row tickets include exclusive admission to our VIP Pre-Party. (Note: Pre-party admission is only available to first and second row guests. They are not available as an add on to general or standing room seating.)
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INDIGENOUS FASHION SHOW
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm MT
- Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
SWAIA’s 2023 Indigenous Fashion Show lineup features seven premier Indigenous designers.
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors
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