Santa Fe In August
A comprehensive calendar of all the Native American arts-related exhibitions, auctions and events in and around this year’s Santa Fe Indian Market.
Aug. 4, 1-3 p.m. 25 Revival Rising: Ohkay Owingeh Pottery A special collection of more than 50 pieces of Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan) Pueblo pottery from the 1930s to 1950s. King Galleries www.kinggalleries.com
Aug. 4-5 51 Great Southwestern Antique & Vintage Show Aug. 3, charity sneak preview More than 150 dealers from across the country will meet in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the 20th annual show. Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex, New Mexico State Fairgrounds www.gswevents.com
Aug. 6-Sept. 29 1 Enormous Forms Adobe Gallery's Enormous Forms exhibition showcases massive works in clay pottery created by the gifted Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and Arizona, allowing visitors to view these historic jars and bowls from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Adobe Gallery www.adobegallery.com
Aug. 8 57 Nanibaa Beck: Artist Talk and Open Studio Navajo metalsmith Nanibaa Beck gives a presentation on her experiences as SAR'S 2018 Ronald and Susan Dubin Fellow. Following the presentation, Beck will open her studio to the public. School for Advanced Research www.sarweb.org
Aug. 9-19, 11 a.m.midnight The ATADA Online Show The first year running, this online show features some of the finest Native American and tribal art from dealers affiliated with the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association, viewed through your computer screen. ATADA is an official partner of Native American Art Week. www.atada.org
Aug. 10-12 15 Objects of Art Aug. 9, 6-9 p.m., opening reception This show offers paintings, sculpture, and a variety of fine art, both modern and historic. Guests can peruse furniture, jewelry, textiles, and more, from folk, American Indian, African and Asian art. El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe www.objectsofartsantafe.com
Aug. 10-13 43 Whitehawk Antique Ethnographic and Indian Art Show Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m., opening reception Currently in its 40th year, the annual show gives Native American art collectors the chance to view historic items spanning numerous decades and across a variety of regions. Santa Fe Community Convention Center Tickets: $85 per person for opening reception www.whitehawkshows.com
Aug. 10- Sept. 8 11 Rose B. Simpson Solo Show Mixed media artist Rose B. Simpson showcases new works. Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art www.chiaroscurosantafe.com
Aug. 11, 1-3 p.m. 25 Early San Ildefonso Pottery 1920-40 A special collection of important pieces by Tonita Roybal, Maria Martinez and other artists. King Galleries www.kinggalleries.com
Aug. 11-12 46 Allard Auctions’ Best of Santa Fe Auction The 25th annual sale will showcase American Indian artifacts, art and related collectibles. Scottish Rite Masonic Center www.allardauctions.com
Aug. 11-Sept. 3 32 Indian Market Show Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m., opening reception Morning Star Gallery presents an exhibition and sale of Plains beadwork and quillwork, highlighting the unique attributes of Plains culture and aesthetics. Morning Star Gallery www.morningstargallery.com
Aug. 13-31 5 Maria Martinez Visitors and collectors can view exceptional works by the internationally renowned Tewa potter, Maria Martinez. Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery www.andreafisherpottery.com
Aug. 14-17 15 Antique American Indian Art Show Aug. 14, 6-9 p.m., opening reception Aug. 15-17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., show This show focuses entirely on historical objects, featuring more than 60 Native American art exhibitors, and serves as a preamble to the Santa Fe Indian Market. El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe www.objectsofartsantafe.com
Aug. 14-19 35 Santa Fe Indian Market Native Cinema Showcase The nearly week-long 18th annual festival in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, highlighting the contributions Native filmmakers have made in the industry. New Mexico History Museum www.swaia.org
Aug. 14-19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 24 Waddell Gallery Show and Sale Aug. 16, 4-6 p.m., special showing Waddell Gallery features a large selection of historic and contemporary Native American jewelry using the highest grades of materials. Works from a
variety of artists will appear in the exhibition, including Charles Loloma, Preston Monongye, Lee Yazzie, Vernon Haskie, Wes Willie, Michael Roanhorse, Darryl Dean Begay, Edison Cummings and more. Richard Chavez brings to the show an 18k gold butterfly pin inlaid with sugilite, coral and turquoise, while Yazzie brings a 14k gold Yei bracelet inlaid with lapis, coral and turquoise. Inn and Spa at Loretto Santa Fe www.waddellgallery.com
Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. 41 A Celebration of the Life of Robert Nichols Join the gallery as they celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Nichols, a dedicated advocate for Native American arts and artists. Robert Nichols Gallery www.robertnicholsgallery.com
Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 58 From the Sketchbooks of T.C. Cannon, Part 2 Presented by the Case Trading Post, visitors will have the rare opportunity to view and purchase artwork by master artist Tommy Wayne “T.C.” Cannon, including previously unseen works. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian www.wheelwright.com
Aug. 15, 4-7 p.m. 40 Teddy Draper Jr., Ophelia Garcia and Sara Hideko New paintings and jewelry will be on display. Pottery of the Southwest www.potteryofthesouthwest.com
Aug. 16, 3-5 p.m. 25 Defined: Refined: Paper, Canvas, Bronze New paintings by Jarrod Da and Marla Allison, and bronzes by Tammy Garcia and Autumn Borts will be on display. King Galleries www.kinggalleries.com
Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 58 First Timers: Miniature Katsinas by Randy Brokeshoulder A look at the first exclusive katsina dolls crafted by Hopi/ Navajo/shawnee carver Randy Brokeshoulder. Guests can also meet the artist at this special sales event. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian www.wheelwright.org
Aug. 16, 7-10 p.m. 29 Nancy and Chris Youngblood 3-5 p.m., artists present Nancy Youngblood and her son, Chris, present a new body of work in pottery at Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery. Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery www.foxpueblopottery.com
Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m. 40 Suann Davin Taos sculptor Suann Davin showcases new works in clay and canvas. Pottery of the Southwest www.potteryofthesouthwest.com
Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 58 The Case Trading Post Jewelry Collection Showcase The Wheelwright Museum shop, Case Trading Post, presents a show sale featuring Native jewelry, including work by Richard Chavez, Denise Wallace, Raymond Sequaptewa, Roy Talahaftewa and more. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian www.wheelwright.org
Aug. 16-17 58 43rd Annual Benefit Auction August 16, 3-5 p.m., Silent Auction August 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Live Auction Preview and Live Auction The sale features contemporary and historic Native American and Southwestern art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, baskets, katsina dolls and folk art. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian www.wheelwright.org
Aug. 16-19 33 Alvin Marshall Navajo sculptor Alvin Marshall demonstrates his artwork at Mountain Trails Fine Art Gallery during Native Art Week. Mountain Trails Fine Art Gallery www.mountaintrailsfineart.com
Aug. 16-20 26 Kim Seyesnem Obrzut La Fonda Hotel Show Obrzut showcases new Hopi bronze sculptures in her signature flowing designs at the La Fonda Hotel. La Fonda Hotel Exchange Room www.kimobrzut.com
Aug. 16-20 5 Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m., opening reception Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., artist demonstration Richard Zane Smith Showcasing works by Wyandot potter Richard Zane Smith, with an artist demonstration on August 17 following the open reception the day prior. Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery www.andreafisherpottery.com
Aug. 16- Jan. 27, 2019 23 Holly Wilson Holly Wilson (Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma/ Cherokee) presents her new narrative works created in a variety of media including bronze, wood and encaustic. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art www.iaia.edu
Aug. 16- Feb. 16, 2019 23 Expanding Horizons: Darren Vigil Gray Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m., opening reception The exhibition features new works of abstract landscape art by Jicarilla Apache/kiowa Apache artist Darren Vigil Gray. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art www.iaia.edu
Aug. 16-Feb. 16, 2019 23 Meeting the Clouds Halfway: Terrol Dew Johnson and Aranda/lasch Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m., opening reception A collaboration between Tohono O'odham basket-weaver Terrol Dew Johnson and architects Ben Aranda and Chris Lasch, Meeting the Clouds Halfway showcase contemporary basketry and architectural designs, exploring the surrounding desert of Tucson, Arizona. IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art www.iaia.edu
Aug. 16- March 28, 2019 56 IMPRINT Leading Native American printmakers—eliza Naranjo Morse, Jamison Chas Banks, Jason Garcia, Terran Last Gun, Dakota Mace and Jacob Meders—come together to create IMPRINT, a collaborative exhibition that appears within Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, as well as public spaces. Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts www.coeartscenter.org
Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 43 Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon A SWAIA members-only event, the Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon brings together the top award-winning artists and the Indian Market community to celebrate this year's best work. This event, sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Arts, gives attendees the chance to have a first look at all the award-winning pieces, as well as join in on a celebratory luncheon following the awards announcement. Santa Fe Community Convention Center Tickets: $150, members www.swaia.org
Aug. 17, 3-5 p.m. 25 Defined: Refined Works of clay by artists Nathan Youngblood, Tammy Garcia, Les Namingha, Susan Folwell, Juan de la Cruz, Al Qoyawayma, Virgil Ortiz, Steve Lucas and Daniel Begay will be on display. King Galleries www.kinggalleries.com
Aug. 17, noon-2 p.m. 40 Artist demos by Karen Clarkson and Jason Ebelacker, and new works by Chase Kahwinhut Earles. Pottery of the Southwest www.potteryofthesouthwest.com
Aug. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. 43 General Preview of Award-winning Art 2-4 p.m., sneak preview Visitors can view all the Best of
Show award-winning artworks before the weekend market begins art at a reduced ticket price. Tickets: $50, general; $150 sneak preview; $100 members Santa Fe Community Convention Center www.swaia.org
Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-noon 58 Old Friends, New Faces: Artist Demonstrations Coinciding with the annual auction at Wheelwright Museum, this multi-day event presented by Case Trading Post gives visitors the opportunity to meet with artists and view demonstrations on the patio. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian www.wheelwright.org
Aug. 17, 5-6:15 p.m. 3 Panel: Cinedoom: Narratives of Native Film and Beyond Six inventive films made by Southwestern-based Native American directors—and their crews of writers, editors and actors—depict a dynamic collection of film digital media, with metaphors narrative concepts surrounding tribal contemporary identity, humor and music. Presented by the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art. Allan Houser Art Park www.iaia.edu
Aug. 17-19 21 Collector’s Courtyard The 2018 Indian Market’s Collector’s Courtyard features artwork and collectibles from famous Native American masters. Exhibitors include Tanner’s Indian Arts, Chaney’s Turquoise Direct and Dennis June Gallery. Hotel Chimayó de Santa Fe www.hotelchimayo.com
Aug. 17-19 43 Indian Market: EDGE IM: EDGE, which began in 2015, encompasses all aspects of contemporary art forms and offers visitors another glimpse into the fine art that Native Americans are producing. This year’s theme is “Activism and Identity,” with pieces from artists who are using their work to advance conversations about social justice. Santa Fe Community Convention Center www.swaia.org
Aug. 17-19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 13 R.B. Burnham and Co. Native Treasures Show Aug. 16, 1-6 p.m., preview Browse booths featuring more than 70 artists and dealers exhibiting fine Native American jewelry and other treasures during the Santa Fe Indian Market. Eldorado Hotel Pavilion
Aug. 17-20 20 Something Old Something New: Nizhoni Ranch Gallery at Holler and Saunders Ltd Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m., launch party Nizhoni Ranch celebrates their collaboration with Holler and Saunders Ltd with an exhibition of hand-picked historic textiles and award-winning contemporary Churro weavings. Holler and Saunders Ltd www.navajorug.com
Aug. 17-Sept. 8 11 Contemporary Native American Group Show Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m., opening reception Showcasing contemporary American Indiana works by a variety of artists. Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art www.chiaroscurosantafe.com
Aug. 17- Sept. 22 40 Ebelacker Family Show The Ebelacker family showcases pottery from Jason, Jerome, Nick, Virginia and Richard Ebelacker. Pottery of the Southwest www.potteryofthesouthwest.com www.rbburnhamtrading.com
Aug. 18, 5-9 p.m. 26 Live Auction and Gala Hosted by La Fonda, this glamorous event raises funds for the SWAIA. The event begins with a silent auction and cocktail reception at the hotel’s La Terraza, followed by an energetic live auction gala and dinner in the Lumpkins Ballroom. Tickets: $225, individual; $2,500, Turquoise Table (premiere seating for 10); $5,000, Silver Table (front row seating for 10) La Fonda on the Plaza at La Terraza & Lumpkins Ballroom www.swaia.org
Aug. 18 25 Pottery Demonstrations by Nathan Youngblood and Al Qoyawayma Expert potters and sculptors Youngblood and Qoyawayma demonstrate their craft. King Galleries www.kinggalleries.com
Aug. 18-19 97th Indian Market Show Aug. 18, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The 97th Santa Fe Indian Market is the largest and most esteemed Native American fine art show in the world, transforming the city of Santa Fe with nearly 1,000 of the continent’s finest Native American artists showing their work in booths filling the Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets. This event is free to the public. Santa Fe Plaza www.swaia.org
Aug. 18-19, 2-4 p.m. 40 Eric Tafoya Show and Sale Santa Clara potter Eric Tafoya conducts etching demonstrations. New works will be available for purchase. Pottery of the Southwest www.potteryofthesouthwest.com
Aug. 18-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 43 44 Market Stages Music & Dance Performances Throughout the Indian Market weekend, music and performing arts focused around Native American culture can be enjoyed at both the Plaza stage and Cathedral Park. All market performances are free and open to the public. Cathedral Park, Santa Fe Community Convention Center and Santa Fe Plaza www.swaia.org
Aug. 19, 2-3 p.m. 43 Indian Market Haute Couture Fashion Show This highly attended event features Native designers presenting cutting-edge fashion collections and accessories. Tickets: $25, general seating; $100, VIP Santa Fe Community Convention Center www.swaia.org
Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-noon 44 Native American Clothing Contest The contest includes categories for traditional and contemporary Native fashions featuring children and adult participants with award prizes in a variety of categories. The event is free and open to the public. Santa Fe Plaza www.swaia.org
Through Aug. 26 9 Molly Heizer: Native & Natural Totems Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m., reception A new body of work featuring Heizer’s ceramic totems will be on display. Canyon Road Contemporary Art www.canyoncontemporary.com