Events calendar
Hottest happenings around town
Compiled by America Meredith (Cherokee)
Thursday, Aug. 19 1-5 pm Annual Indian Market Show
New ceramic works by Les Namingha (Hopi-Tewa), Jared Tso (Diné), Susan Folwell (Santa Clara Pueblo), Al Qöyawayma (Hopi), Robert Patricio (Acoma Pueblo) and Russell Sanchez (San Ildefonso Pueblo). King Galleries 130 Lincoln Ave., Suite D 480-440-3912 kinggalleries.com
Thursday, Aug. 19 5-8 pm Reception: Celebration of Native American Art
Group exhibition featuring Dan Friday (Lummi), Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo), Chris Pappan (Kaw/Osage/ Lakota), Starr Hardridge (Muscogee), Maria Samora (Taos Pueblo), Hyrum Joe (Navajo/Southern Ute), Lisa Holt (Cochiti Pueblo), Harlan Reano (Kewa), Thomas Breeze Marcus (Tohono O’odham/Akimel O’odham/Ponca/ Otoe) and others. Through August. Blue Rain Gallery 544 S. Guadalupe St. 505-954-9902, blueraingallery.com
Ongoing Through October Melanie Yazzie Works on Paper
Solo exhibition from this Navajo printmaker and educator from Colorado Glenn Green Galleries 136 Tesuque Village Road 505-820-0008 glenngreengalleries.com
Friday, Aug. 20 5-7 pm Reception for Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology
Indigenous artists from Australia, Canada, Greenland, Japan, Pacific islands and the United States respond to the impacts of nuclear testing, nuclear accidents and uranium mining on Native peoples and Native lands. Through Jan. 23, 2022. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place 888-992-4242 iaia.edu/museum
Friday, Aug. 13 11 am-5 pm Friday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 15 Objects of Art Santa Fe
More than 70 dealers and gallerists exhibit American Indian, African, Asian and other worldwide cultural art.
$15 per day El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia objectsofartsantafe.com
5-7 pm Reception for Patrick Dean Hubbell: A New Day
Meet this Navajo expressionist painter who incorporates earth pigments into large-scale abstract paintings that embody Navajo worldviews. Gerald Peters Contemporary 1101 Paseo de Peralta 505-954-5800 gpgallery.com
6-9 pm Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show Opening Night Party
Preview artwork while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Music and cash bar. $50 includes three-day admission to show Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-988-9544 whitehawkshows.com
Saturday, Aug. 14 10 am-5 pm Saturday, Aug. 14 through Monday, Aug. 16 Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show
More than 100 vendors show historic American Indian and ethnographic art from throughout the world. $15 per day; $25 run of show Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-988-9544 whitehawkshows.com
1-4 pm
Reception for Legacy: 50 Years of Works by Camilio Tafoya, Joseph Lonewolf and Grace Medicine Flower
Camilio “Sunflower” Tafoya (1902-1995) and two of his children, Grace Medicine Flower and Joseph Lonewolf, are pioneers of the Santa Clara Pueblo sgraffito technique (etching into the clay’s surface). They use high-relief incising and delicate wildlife painting on their hand-coiled, pit-fired pottery. King Galleries 130 Lincoln Ave., Suite D 480-440-3912 kinggalleries.com
Monday, Aug. 16 10 am-8 pm Monday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 21 Sovereign Santa Fe Exhibition
A collaborative expo guest curated by Tony Abeyta (Navajo) showcasing contemporary Native American art features more than 50 cutting edge artists. New this year: a Sovereign Market Annex exhibiting and selling products and services. Lumpkins Ballroom & Mezzanine at La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E. San Francisco St. 575-751-4278 sovereignsantafe.com
6 pm
Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series
Native Showcase with Lindy Vision and Sihasin, sponsored by Institute of American Indian Arts.
Lindy Vision is a sister band formed in Albuquerque by Dorothy Cuylear (lead vocals, keys, lyrics), Natasha Cuylear (lead and rhythm guitar, backup vocals) and Carla Cuylear (drums, synth beats, backup vocals). Sihasin is the duo of Jeneda and Clayson Benally, award-winning Navajo Nation musicians from northern Arizona. Free, all ages Santa Fe Plaza 505-603-8134; ampconcerts.org
Tuesday, Aug. 17 4-7 pm
Antique American Indian Art Show Benefit Preview
The eighth annual fair showcases hundreds of historic artworks from Indigenous cultures throughout the United States and Canada. Wine and hors d’oeuvres provided by Walter Burke Catering. Live entertainment. $100 including run of show El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia 505-570-3220 antiqueindianartshow.com
Wednesday, Aug. 18 11 am-5 pm Wednesday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 20 Antique American Indian Art Show
The fair showcases hundreds of historic artworks from Indigenous cultures throughout the United States and Canada. $15 per day; $25 run of show El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia antiqueindianartshow.com
4-6 pm Wednesday, Aug. 18-Friday, Aug. 20 Wheelwright Early Bird Benefit Sale
Early bird visitors will have first-come, first-served access to jewelry, pottery and other Native American artworks sold to benefit the Wheelwright. Sale continues through Friday, Aug. 20. $20 Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org/benefit
6:30 to 7:30 pm
IAIA Virtual Scholarship Event and Auction
Live-broadcast virtual event to raise funds for student scholarships to the Institute of American Indian Arts. Online silent auction and live auction for major artworks, including Create Our Future — Honor Our Past, a collaborative series of ceramic sculptures spearheaded by IAIA alumna Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo). Institute of American Indian Arts iaia.edu/philanthropy/2021-iaiavirtual-scholarship-event-andauction
Thursday, Aug. 19 10 am-4 pm
Wheelwright Benefit Sale
Purchase unique new and historical jewelry, pottery and other Native American artworks to benefit the Wheelwright Museum and its programming. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org/benefit
10 am-8 pm Cultural Connection and Change
Group exhibition featuring painting and sculpture by Nocona Burgess (Comanche), Upton Greyshoes Ethelbah (Santa Clara Pueblo/White Mountain Apache), Ed Natiya (Navajo), George Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo) and William Rogers (Navajo). Through Aug. 30. Manitou Galleries 123 Palace Ave. 505-986-0440 manitougalleries.com
11 am-2 pm
Madeline Naranjo Pottery Demonstration
The Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic artist shares her techniques. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
1-3 pm
Mateo Romero and Alex Peña: New Paintings and Works on Paper
Curated exhibition of paintings and mixed-media works on paper by Romero, a Cochiti Pueblo painter who received his MFA in printmaking from the University of New Mexico, and Peña (Comanche/Pawnee/ San Ildefonso Pueblo), chair of the Fine Arts Department at Santa Fe Preparatory School, who earned his MFA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. King Galleries 130 Lincoln Ave., Suite D 480-440-3912; kinggalleries.com
1-5 pm
Annual Indian Market Show
New ceramic works by Les Namingha (Hopi-Tewa), Jared Tso (Diné), Susan Folwell (Santa Clara Pueblo), Al Qöyawayma (Hopi), Robert Patricio (Acoma) and Russell Sanchez (San Ildefonso Pueblo). King Galleries 130 Lincoln Ave., Suite D 480-440-3912; kinggalleries.com
6-8 pm
Get Hands-on with the Coe!
The annual celebration hosted by the Coe Center for the Arts and First American Art magazine features Will Wilson (Diné photographer), the Lightning Boy Hoop Dancers, a mural unveiling with Nani Chacon (Diné/Chicana), music by deejay Celeste Worl (Tlingit), interactive art projects and more. Coe Center for the Arts 1590 Pacheco St. 505-983-6372, coeartscenter.org
5-8 pm
Reception: Celebration of Native American Art
Group exhibition featuring Dan Friday (Lummi), Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo), Chris Pappan (Kaw/Osage/Lakota), Starr Hardridge (Muscogee), Maria Samora (Taos Pueblo), Hyrum Joe (Navajo/Southern Ute), Lisa Holt (Cochiti Pueblo), Harlan Reano (Kewa), Thomas Breeze Marcus (Tohono O’odham/Akimel O’odham/ Ponca/Otoe) and others. Through August. Blue Rain Gallery 544 S. Guadalupe St. 505-954-9902 blueraingallery.com
7-9 pm
Pathways Native Arts Festival VIP Preview Party
Celebrate with the artists, including Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara Pueblo) and Mateo Romero (Cochiti Pueblo). Refreshments and entertainment. A launch for the art market hosted by the Poeh Cultural Center and Pojoaque Pueblo. $50 Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail 505-455-5054 poehcenter.org/pathways
Friday, Aug. 20 8 am-4 pm
Wheelwright Art Market
The Case Trading Post hosts an outdoor art market featuring Gail Bird (Kewa/ Laguna Pueblo), Cippy and Waddie Crazy Horse (both Cochiti Pueblo), Shawn Deel (Hopi), Felicia Fragua (Jemez), Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee/Seminole), Yazzie Johnson (Navajo), Devan Kicknosway (Potawatomi/ Mohawk), Raynard Lalo (Hopi), Ryan Morgan (Navajo), Shanna Patterson (Hopi), Perry Shorty (Navajo), Quaid Shorty (Navajo), Deanna Tenorio (Kewa) and Lyndon Tsosie (Navajo). The Mas Chile food truck provides Mexican comfort food and all things chile. Wheelwright Museum 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org
8 am-4 pm
Wheelwright Benefit Sale
Purchase unique new and historical jewelry, pottery and other Native American artworks to benefit the Wheelwright Museum and its programming. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org/benefit
9 am-6 pm
Pathways Native Arts Festival
The Poeh Cultural Center and Pojoaque Pueblo host this art market featuring hundreds of artists from tribes across the United States. Indoor and outdoor booths. Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail 505-455-5054 poehcenter.org/pathways
10 am-4 pm
Reception for Jason Ebelacker
Visit with the Santa Clara Pueblo potter and check out his latest work. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
10 am-8 pm Cultural Connection and Change
Group exhibition featuring painting and sculpture by Nocona Burgess (Comanche), Upton Greyshoes Ethelbah (Santa Clara Pueblo/White Mountain Apache), Ed Natiya (Navajo), George Rivera (Pojoaque Pueblo) and William Rogers (Navajo). On view through August. Manitou Galleries 123 Palace Ave. 505-986-0440 manitougalleries.com
11 am-2 pm
Karen Clarkson Artist Talk
The Choctaw Nation painter discusses her artwork, techniques and inspirations. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
11 am-3 pm
Glassblowing Demonstrations with Preston Singletary and Dan Friday
Two master glass artists — one Tlingit, one Lummi — share their processes. Blue Rain Gallery 544 S. Guadalupe St. 505-954-9902 blueraingallery.com
11:30 am-2 pm
SWAIA’s Best of Show Ceremony
The first opportunity to see all the winning pieces in each classification at Indian Market, including Best of Show. $150 Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-983-5220 swaia.org
2-4 pm
SWAIA Sneak Peak of Award-Winning Art and Silent Auction
See award-winning artworks before they go on sale and all artworks submitted for competition by Santa Fe Indian Market artists. The silent auction benefits SWAIA. Open to SWAIA members only. Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-983-5220 swaia.org
4:30-6:30 pm
SWAIA General Preview of Award-Winning Art and Silent Auction
See award-winning artworks before they go on sale and all artworks submitted for competition by Santa Fe Indian Market artists. The silent auction benefits SWAIA. $25 Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-983-5220; swaia.org
4 pm
Lecture by Jackson Clark
The third-generation owner of Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango, Colorado, discusses Navajo weavings, including their styles, materials and care. Historic and recent Navajo rugs are on exhibit. Sorrel Sky Gallery 125 W. Palace Ave. 505-501-6555; sorrelsky.com
4-7 pm
Reception for Rachel Sahmie, Master Potter
Solo exhibition of Hopi-Tewa pottery by the master potter and direct descendent of Nampeyo (Hopi-Tewa, 18591942). Through Sept. 6. Steve Elmore Indian Art 839 Paseo de Peralta 505-992-9677 elmoreindianart.com
5-7 pm
Reception for Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology
Indigenous artists from Australia, Canada, Greenland, Japan, Pacific islands and the United States respond to the impacts of nuclear testing, nuclear accidents and uranium mining on Native peoples and Native lands. Through Jan. 23, 2022. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place 888-992-4242 iaia.edu/museum
5-7 p.m.
Artist reception, Native American Impressionism and Wildlife
5-7 pm
Reception for Native American Group Show
Featuring jewelry by Ben Nighthorse (Northern Cheyenne), Ray Tracey (Navajo), Victoria Adams (Southern Cheyenne-Arapaho), Jesse Monongya (Navajo), Shane Hendren (Navajo), and Chris Pruitt (Laguna Pueblo), plus paintings by Kevin Red Star (Crow) and Mateo Romero (Cochiti Pueblo). Historic and recent Navajo rugs are on display.
Through Aug. 22. Sorrel Sky Gallery 125 W. Palace Ave. 505-501-6555 sorrelsky.com
5-7 pm
Reception for Raven Halfmoon
Sculptor Raven Halfmoon (Caddo Nation) focuses on the horse and its powerful role in Native culture and history in this series of large-scale ceramics. Halfmoon also debuts her first foray into textiles with a series of quilted silkscreens. Kouri + Corrao Gallery 3213 Calle Marie 505-820-1888 kouricorrao.com
5-8 pm
Reception for Preston Singletary
Latest work by the worldrenowned Tlingit glass artist. Through August 31. Blue Rain Gallery 544 S. Guadalupe St. 505-954-9902 blueraingallery.com
4-6 pm
Jonah Hill Jewelry Demonstration
The Quechan/Hopi jeweler, who specializes in tufa casting, shares his skills and techniques. Showcase of his latest work. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
Saturday, Aug. 21 7 am-5 pm
IAIA Recent Graduate Art Market
Meet the hottest emerging artists in Santa Fe. The Institute of American Indian Arts hosts 17 booths for those who graduated between 2016 and 2021, in the museum’s portal facing Palace Avenue. Booth fees are donated to the Native American Club at the Academy for Technology and the Classics, a charter school for grades 7-12. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place 505-428-5899 iaia.edu/happenings
8 am-4 pm
Wheelwright Art Market
The Case Trading Post hosts an outdoor artist market featuring Gail Bird (Kewa/ Laguna Pueblo), Cippy and Waddie Crazy Horse (both Cochiti Pueblo), Shawn Deel (Hopi), Felicia Fragua (Jemez), Benjamin Harjo Jr. (Absentee Shawnee/Seminole), Yazzie Johnson (Navajo), Devan Kicknosway (Potawatomi/ Mohawk), Raynard Lalo (Hopi), Ryan Morgan (Navajo), Shanna Patterson (Hopi), Perry Shorty (Navajo), Quaid Shorty (Navajo), Deanna Tenorio (Kewa) and Lyndon Tsosie (Navajo). Wheelwright Museum 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org
8 am-5 pm
Free Indian Market
Native American art market Scottish Rite Temple 463 Paseo de Peralta
Federal Park, Washington Ave. and South Federal Place 505-670-5918 facebook.com/FreeIndian MarketShow
8 am-5 pm
99th Annual SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market
The oldest and largest continuing Native art event in the country celebrates its 99th years with 500 booths for U.S. Native American and Canadian First Nations artists working in all media. $20 for Saturday; $35 for both days; $10 Indigenous affiliation one day; $10 student one day Santa Fe Plaza and downtown 505-983-5220; swaia.org
9 am-6 pm
Pathways Native Arts Festival
The Poeh Cultural Center and Pojoaque Pueblo host this art market featuring hundreds of artists from tribes across the United States. Indoor and outdoor booths. Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail 505-455-5054 poehcenter.org/pathways
10 am-2 pm
Reception for Jordyn Atencio
See the latest offerings by the Ohkay Owingeh/Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic artist. A direct descendant of Serafina Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo, 18631949), Atencio harvests and hand-processes local clays to build classic Tewa-style, pitfired redware. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
11 am-2 pm
Sacred Native Fashion Show
The 12th annual Sacred Native Fashion Show, organized by Troi Lynn Whitethorne (Navajo), is part of Free Indian Market. Designers include Belinda Bullshoe (Blackfeet), Norma Flying Horse (Hidatsa/Dakota/ Assiniboine), Suzanne Marie (Santa Clara Pueblo/Cochiti Pueblo), Lisa C. Redford (Hidatsa/Eastern Cherokee/ Chickasaw) and Rayshawn Vigil (Navajo/Apache) and Navajo Nation designers Jennifer James, Mae Mallahan, Marian Mike, Shannon Tallsalt, Cynthia Trujillo and House of Whitehorse. Free Indian Market Washington Ave. and South Federal Place 505-670-5918 facebook.com/ FreeIndianMarketShow
11 am-3 pm
Glassblowing Demonstrations with Preston Singletary and Dan Friday
Two master glass artists — one Tlingit, one Lummi — share their processes. Blue Rain Gallery 544 S. Guadalupe St. 505-954-9902 blueraingallery.com
11 am to 4 pm
Reception for Jonah Hill and Jason Ebelacker
See the latest offerings from a Quechan/Hopi jeweler and a Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic artist. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
1 pm
Joanne Shenandoah
The Oneida Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and peace activist performs live. Free Indian Market Washington Avenue and South Federal Place 505-670-5918 facebook.com/ FreeIndianMarketShow
2 pm
Indigie Femme
Original folk music by Tash Terry (Navajo), Elena Higgins (Māori/Samoan) and their band Free Indian Market Washington Ave. and South Federal Place 505-670-5918 facebook.com/ FreeIndianMarketShow
5-7 pm
Reception for Jason Ebelacker
See the latest offerings from this Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic artist. The great-grandson of Serafina Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo, 1863-1949), Ebelacker specializes in blackware and redware burnished to a glasslike finish. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
6-9 pm
SWAIA Indian Market Gala Reception, Fashion Show Preview and Silent Auction
SWAIA’s biggest fundraiser includes a fashion runway with new collections by Loren Agoyo (Acoma Pueblo) and Valentina Aragon (Navajo) of ACONAV, Delina White (Leech Lake Ojibwe) of I Am Anishinaabe and Yolanda Skelton (Gitxsan). $200 per person Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-983-5220 swaia.org
Sunday, Aug. 22 7 am-5 pm
IAIA Recent Graduate Art Market
Meet the hottest emerging artists in Santa Fe. The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) host 17s booths for those who graduated between 2016 and 2021, in the museum’s portal facing Palace Avenue. Booth fees are donated to the Native American Club at the Academy for Technology and the Classics, a charter school for grades 7-12. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place 505-428-5899 iaia.edu/happenings
8 am-5 pm
Free Indian Market
Native American art market. The mission of Free Indian Market is “to honor and support Indian Market Elders and other Master Artists, and their families.” Scottish Rite Temple 463 Paseo de Peralta
Federal Park, Washington Ave. and South Federal Place 505-670-5918; facebook.com/ FreeIndianMarketShow
8 am-5 pm
99th Annual SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market
The oldest and largest continuing Native art event in the country celebrates its 99th years with 500 booths for U.S. Native American and Canadian First Nations artists working in all media.
$15 for Sunday; $35 for both days; $10 Indigenous affiliation oneday; $10 student one day Santa Fe Plaza and downtown 505-983-5220, swaia.org
9 am-6 pm
Pathways Native Arts Festival
The Poeh Cultural Center and Pojoaque Pueblo host this art market featuring hundreds of artists from tribes across the United States. Indoor and outdoor booths. Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail 505-455-5054 poehcenter.org/pathways
10 am-4 pm
Meet the Artist: Jason Ebelacker
See the latest offerings from this Santa Clara Pueblo ceramic artist. The great-grandson of Serafina Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo, 1863-1949), Ebelacker specializes in blackware and redware burnished to a glasslike finish. Pottery of the Southwest 223-A Canyon Road 505-365-2192 potteryofthesouthwest.com
11:30 am
Lecture by Jackson Clark
The third-generation owner of Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango, Colorado, discusses Navajo weavings, including their styles, materials and care. Historic and recent Navajo rugs are on exhibit. Sorrel Sky Gallery 125 W. Palace Ave. 505-501-6555; sorrelsky.com
1-5 pm
SWAIA Indigenous Fashion Show
The highly acclaimed and largest Native American and First Nations fashion show is held in partnership with Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, Supernaturals Modelling Agency and SWAIA. See new offerings by designers Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/ Shoshone-Bannock), Orlando Dugi (Navajo), Pamela Baker (Squamish/Kwakwaka’wakw) and Lauren Good Day (Arikara/ Hidatsa/Blackfeet/Plains Cree). The VIP pre-party runs 1:30 to 3 pm, the fashion show is from 3 to 4 pm and the trunk show is from 4 to 5 pm $30-$200 Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. 505-983-5220; swaia.org
Friday, Aug. 27 5-7 pm
Reception for Urban Native
Meet Navajo painter Everton Tsosie, who earned his BFA at the University of New Mexico and won best of classification for two-dimensional art in the 2020 SWAIA Virtual Indian Market. Ellsworth Gallery 215 E. Palace Ave. 505-989-7900 ellsworthgallery.com
Ongoing Through Aug. 22 D1 & D2: Re-Connection
Two-man show for sculptors Doug Coffin (Citizen Potawatomi/Muscogee) and his godson Doug Black Ellsworth Gallery 215 E. Palace Ave. 505-989-7900 ellsworthgallery.com
Through Aug. 23 Skye Tafoya: Kanosdaya
Solo exhibition of woven paper and serigraphs by this Eastern Band Cherokee and Santa Clara Pueblo artist. She dedicates these works to her one-yearold son, Kanosdaya. Hecho a Mano 830 Canyon Road 505-916-1341 hechoamano.org
Through September 1 Hopi Basketry Plaques from Second and Third Mesas
Wicker and coiled basketry masterpieces showcase knowledge of native plants of the Hopi homelands of Arizona. Adobe Gallery 221 Canyon Road 505-955-0550 info@adobegallery.com
Through September 4 Contemporary Native American Group Show
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art Gallery 558 Canyon Road 505-992-0711 chiaroscurosantafe.com
Through October 3 Shonto Begay: Eyes of the World
Retrospective for this Navajo master artist. Inspired by neoimpressionists, Begay creates vivid narrative and landscape paintings of his Navajo homelands in Arizona and New Mexico with bold, painterly brushwork. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org
Through October 3 Indigenous Women: Border Matters
Four women artists of Indigenous descent speak to issues on both sides of the U.S. border. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo 505-982-4636; wheelwright.org
Through October 10 IAIA 2020/2021 BFA Manifesting Our Destinies
Co-curated by Joseph Maldonado (Tlingit/Ottawa) and Ethan Swearengin (Cherokee Nation), this juried exhibition highlights artwork that reflects the diverse backgrounds of this year’s IAIA graduating BFA students. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place 505-983-1666; iaia.edu/museum
Through October Melanie Yazzie Works on Paper
Solo exhibition from this Navajo printmaker and educator from Colorado. Glenn Green Galleries 136 Tesuque Village Road 505-820-0008 glenngreengalleries.com
Through December 1 Lyndon Jeffery Kahmakoatayo “Jeff Kahm”: In Loving Memory
Exhibition of prints by this beloved Plains Cree painting professor (1968-2021), in the Robert and Barbara Ells Family Collection Gallery. Institute of American Indian Arts Campus 108 Avan Nu Po Road 505-983-8900; iaia.edu
Through December 1 Collecting Jewelry: Curator H. P. Mera’s Trip to Navajo Country in 1932
The pieces, outstanding in their craftsmanship and artistry, were handmade from silver coins or ingots of silver before the general availability of advanced mechanical tools and commerical commodities. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo 505-476-1269 indianartsandculture.org
Through February 13, 2022 Storytellers: Narrative Art and the West
Multicultural artists have long shared stories of the West. This show includes works by Helen Cordero, a Cochiti ceramic artist, and Diego Romero, a mestizo Mexican muralist. New Mexico Museum of Art 107 W. Palace Ave. 505-476-5072 nmartmuseum.org
Through May 16, 2022 A Place in Clay
The museum celebrates its 2021 Native Treasures Living Treasure Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo). Her solo exhibition includes technically demanding figurative ceramic sculptures and paintings that explore Jemez people and places. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo 505-476-1269 indianartsandculture.org
Through June 16, 2022 Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
The first major survey of Indigenous glass artists, curated by Letitia Chambers and Cathy Short (Citizen Potawatomi), features glass sculptures and beadwork by Indigenous artists from Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo 505-476-1269 indianartsandculture.org