2006 Santa Fe Indian Market
85th Annual Sante Fe Indian Market Official Schedule Of Events. Santa Fe, NM--The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to release the Official Schedule of Events for the 2006 Santa Fe Indian Market. Please note that construction projects in downtown Santa Fe will cause some venue changes in 2006. The Preview of Award Winning Art will now take place at the Inn and Spa at Loretto. Food vendor booths will be moved to the First National Bank parking lot, and a few artist booths on Lincoln Avenue will be relocated (remaining on Lincoln but moving farther up the block toward Federal Place). Some new booths will be on Palace Avenue near the IAIA museum building, toward Cathedral Place. Artist demonstration booths will be located in Cathedral Park.
For other specific location details, check the Booth Locator Guide and Map available during the Indian Market. Please check with SWAIA (www.swaia.org or 505.983.5220) as August nears for general event updates, changes or additions! All events listed take place in Santa Fe, NM.
VANESSIE RESTAURANT'S SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET/SWAIA BENEFIT
August 15-17, 4:30PM - Close
Vanessie of Santa Fe, 434 W. San Francisco Street, Free and open to the public.
Santa Fe's premiere piano bar hosts a benefit for SWAIA in the days leading up to the Market. A percentage of all sales are donated to the organization that produces the biggest Indian Market in the world!
AWARD-WINNING ARTIST PRESS RECEPTION
Friday, August 18, 4:30 - 5:30PM
Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Open only to members of the press, please call to obtain pass.
The press is invited as SWAIA announces the top prize-winners for the Santa Fe Indian Market.
SNEAK PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ARTWORK & SILENT AUCTION
Friday, August 18, 5:30 - 7:30PM
Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, SWAIA members only, memberships are available at the door.
The highly anticipated event that allows members ($250 level and above) the first opportunity to see award winning art from Best of Show to Honorable Mention for the 2006 Santa Fe Indian Market. A silent auction of fabulous donated jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other artwork adds to the excitement. Virgil Ortiz, 2006 Poster artist, will sign posters for $500 level members and up during this time, as well.
GENERAL PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ARTWORK & SILENT AUCTION
Friday, August 19, 7:30 - 9:30PM
Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, SWAIA members only, memberships available at the door.
The first chance for all SWAIA members (any level) to see award winning art from Best of Show to Honorable Mention for the 2006 Santa Fe Indian Market.
85TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET
Saturday, August 19, 7AM - 5PM & Sunday, August 20, 8AM - 5PM
The Santa Fe Plaza, Free and open to the public.
The world[base ']s most prestigious Native American arts show opens with more than 1000 artists, food and demonstration booths, a youth market, entertainment and more!
YOUTH INDIAN MARKET
Saturday, August 19, 7AM - 5PM & Sunday, August 20, 8AM - 5PM
The First National Bank parking lot, Free and open to the public.
The Youth Indian Market is for talented young Native artists who wish to participate in Indian Market, but who do not have parents or relatives in Market to share a space with (the way most youth participate). Youth Fellowship recipients can also be found at this location.
SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET GALA
Saturday, August 19, 5:30PM
La Fonda Hotel, 100 E. San Francisco Street, $125/person; $1100/table. Honorary Gala Chair Jesse Monongya invites you to join artists, celebrities and guests at the most important fundraising Gala of Indian Market week! New in 2006 are two spectacular collaborative pieces. Dinner, wine and silent auction included with ticket.
NATIVE AMERICAN CLOTHING CONTEST
Sunday, August 20, 9AM [^] 12NOON
Santa Fe Plaza Gazebo, Free and open to the publicSee clothing from many American Indian Nations as participants compete, showcasing their clothing in traditional and contemporary categories.
Since 1922, the Santa Fe Indian Market has been the place where Native American art meets the world. The Santa Fe Indian Market is the oldest and largest American Indian art market of its kind, and one of the most popular events in New Mexico. Nearly 80,000 collectors, artists, volunteers and visitors return from across the United States and the world to join in the festivities that celebrate American Indian culture and artistry. The Market[base ']s annual economic impact on the region has been estimated at over $100 million.
The Santa Fe Indian Market provides a unique place to meet and buy directly from over 1000 Native American artists (representing nearly 100 tribes) who are the best in their profession. Demonstrations by Native American groups and artists allow visitors a chance to learn more about different tribal and artistic traditions. A book booth sells educational and informative books with signings by Native authors. Youth Market showcases young Native American artists under the age of 17. American Indian food vendors offer delicious Native food choices for visitors.
More details about demo booths, stage scheduling, book signings and more will be available as August nears. For more information on tickets, membership, or the Santa Fe Indian Market call SWAIA at 505.983.5220 or visit www.swaia.org. For media requests, including images, please call 505.983.5220 x 226 or email sgolar(at)swaia.org .
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