Surviving the Santa Fe Indian Market
And why it’s the “Indian Artist Oscars.”
Categories: Featured Travel Stories
By: Johnny D. Boggs 05/01/2008
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Can’t get a hotel room in Santa Fe for Indian Market? Who can? Why waste your time trying; instead check out these top annual Indian art events before you land in Santa Fe (and then start all over again next year with the Heard’s big show).
Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts & Culture Festival: The two-day juried art market, part of a 10-day festival, is smaller, lesser known and younger (eight years) than most markets, but it’s hard to beat the history and the view at Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez, Colorado. May 24-25.
Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival: A three-day celebration of heritage and art, the 22nd annual event will bring in members of more than 100 North American tribes to Oklahoma City for the juried art competition and dance contest. June 6-8.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Indian Market: The 16th annual event in Indianapolis will attract major collectors as well as casual tourists; more than 140 artists from 60 tribes exhibit their works at one of the world’s best Western art museums. June 21-22.
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial: More than just a juried art show (last year’s 86th annual event showcased 1,900 pieces), this is a celebration of native cultures, with dances, professional Indian rodeos and everything Gallup, New Mexico, has to offer. August
6-10.
Heard Museum’s Guild Indian Fair and Market: More than 600 top-name Indian artists are on hand for this show on the grounds of the prestigious museum in downtown Phoenix. The two-day market also features music, dance, food and art demonstrations. March 7-8, 2009.
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The Indian Market in Santa Fe is truly a unique experience in a unique place. But there is an equally good show just a few day before Indian Market in Santa Fe called the Antique Indian Art Show. Produced by Whitehawk, this show is in it's 31st year of bringing together the country's, actually the world's, top dealers of antique art from tribes across America. Over 125 booths of top quality baskets, pot, beaded items, jewelry, tools, weapons and so much much more, in a fun and lively setting. In 2009 the shows will be at the beautiful new Santa Fe Community Convention Center. For more information visit www.whitehawkshows.com