SANTA FE IN AUGUST
A calendar featuring various Native American art exhibitions and events in Santa Fe around the month of August.
July 24-Sept. 26 Patrick Dean Hubbell
Gerald Peters Gallery presents an exhibition of new work by Navajo painter Patrick Dean Hubbell. Gerald Peters Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.gpgallery.com
July 31-Aug. 23 Hollis Chitto
Beadwork artist Hollis Chitto presents new works. Hecho a Mano – Santa Fe, NM www.hechoamano.org
July 31-Aug. 23 Mikayla Patton
An exhibition of new works by Oglala Lakota artist Mikayla Patton are on view at Hecho a Mano. Hecho a Mano – Santa Fe, NM www.hechoamano.org
Aug. 2020 Artist Lecture Series
Blue Rain Gallery holds a series of artist lectures including talks by Dan Friday, Maria Samora and Starr Hardridge. Blue Rain Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.blueraingallery.com
Aug. 2020 Artist Studio Tours and Demonstrations
At differing times throughout the month, Indian Market artists will conduct virtual studio tours and art demonstrations. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 2020 Cinematic Programming
A variety of Native cinema will be shown at different times within the month of August. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 2020 Coffee with Kim
Artist interviews with SWAIA executive director Kim Peone happening various times throughout the month. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 2020 Native American Clothing Contest
New submissions will come in all month, with winners decided on August 30. Online
www.swaia.org Aug. 2020 Panel Discussions
Discussions held throughout August. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 2020 Sonwai and Ken Williams Jr.
Featuring new works by each artist. Shiprock Santa Fe – Santa Fe, NM www.shiprocksantafe.com
Aug. 2020 Tours, Dances and Other Content
Put on by numerous Santa Fe area galleries, museums and organizations. Various Locations www.swaia.org
Aug. 2020 Weekly Auctions
Weekly auctions of donated art and packages with proceeds benefiting SWAIA. Certain levels of membership required to access. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 1-16 Fashion Content
Content every day from August 1 to 15, with the finale show, featuring Orlando Dugi, on August 16. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 1-31 Snapshots: 40 Years of Winners
The Dancing Rabbit Gallery holds an exhibition in celebration of 40 years of winners at Indian Market. The Dancing Rabbit Gallery www.thedancingrabbitgallery.com
Aug. 1-31 SWAIA Virtual Indian Market
SWAIA holds its first-ever online Indian Market. Along with a variety of digital programming, collectors can explore and purchase new artwork by some of the most esteemed Native artists working today, as well as talented up-and-coming creators. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 3-Sept. 28 Artists Live on Instagram
A series of live talks with artists on Instagram hosted by Elysia Poon and Felicia Garcia of SAR. School for Advanced Research – Santa Fe, NM www.sarweb.org
Aug. 7-29 Potters of the Past: Santa Clara and San Ildefonso Pueblos
Adobe Gallery’s August exhibit features early contemporary and late historic works from Santa Clara and San Ildefonso Pueblos. Adobe Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.adobegallery.com
Aug. 8 Virtual General Preview of Artwork Submitted for Judging
Artists will have the opportunity to submit one piece per class they have juried into. Certain levels of membership required to access. Online www.swaia.org
Aug. 10-16 Sovereign Santa Fe
An exhibition held in La Fonda on the Plaza’s La Terraza Ballroom showcasing contemporary and traditional Native art, organized by Farahnheight Gallery. Santa Fe, NM – La Fonda on the Plaza www.lafondasantafe.com, www.farahnheight.com
Aug. 11-18 Native Art Week: Bigger, Better, Online and Virtual
King Galleries in Santa Fe hosts a series of events throughout the week of August 11 to 18. Each day will have a separate theme and different artists, including talent like Tammy Garcia, Jennifer Tafoya and Nathan Youngblood. King Galleries – Santa Fe, NM www.kinggalleries.com
Aug. 12-16 Celebration of Indian Arts
Artists like Darryl Dean Begay, Jennifer Curtis, Dee Nez and others participate in a trunk show at Manitou Galleries on Palace Avenue to celebrate Indian Market. Manitou Galleries – Santa Fe, NM www.manitougalleries.com
Aug. 12-16 Hilton Hotel Show Sunwest Silver holds an exhibition featuring Native American handmade jewelry, North American turquoise and collectible turquoise from around the world at the Hilton Hotel in Santa Fe. Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza – Santa Fe, NM www.sunwestsilver.com Aug. 12-16 Special Jewelry Show Waddell Gallery hosts an exhibition at Inn of the Anasazi featuring jewelry from awardwinning Native artists. Inn of the Anasazi – Santa Fe, NM www.waddellgallery.com Aug. 13 Kathleen Wall An opening reception takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring new works by MIAC Living Treasure Kathleen Wall. Pottery of the Southwest – Santa Fe, NM www.potteryofthesouthwest.com Aug. 13 VIP Virtual Preview of Art A select amount of art will be chosen to be sent to Santa Fe for in-person judging. Collectors can preview those pieces before winners are announced. Certain levels of membership required to access. Online www.swaia.org Aug. 13-15 Annual Celebration of Native American Art This exhibition features works by artists like Chris Pappan, Jody Naranjo, Avis Charley and others. Blue Rain Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.blueraingallery.com Opens Aug. 14 Jason Ebelacker and Stacey Carr Ebelacker and Carr showcase new works on Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Pottery of the Southwest – Santa Fe, NM www.potteryofthesouthwest.com Aug. 14-15 Glass Blowing Demonstrations Preston Singletary and Dan Friday will be exhibiting their glass blowing techniques for the public. Blue Rain Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.blueraingallery.com Aug. 14-15 Jonah Hill New works on view by multi-disciplinary Hopi/ Quechan artist Jonah Hill. Pottery of the Southwest – Santa Fe, NM www.potteryofthesouthwest.com Aug. 14-16 Indian Market Celebration Aug. 14, 5-7:30 p.m., opening reception Aug. 15-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., show Sorrel Sky Gallery celebrates the spirit of with special events at the gallery’s downtown location, with artists like Ben Nighthorse and Kevin Red Star in attendance at the opening reception. Indian Market Sorrel Sky Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.sorrelsky.com Aug. 14-18 Santa Fe – August 2020 Historic Native American and tribal art dealers gather for a citywide art walk and sale. Various Locations – Santa Fe, NM www.santafeaugust2020.com Aug. 14-22 Western Decorative Arts & Objects Sale Offering a variety of Native American art lots. Santa Fe Art Auction – Santa Fe, NM www.santafeartauction.com Aug. 14-25 Preston Singletary An exhibition featuring a range of new sculptural glass pieces by Preston Singletary. Blue Rain Gallery – Santa Fe, NM www.blueraingallery.com Aug. 15 Kathleen Wall & Jordyn Atencio Kathleen Wall returns along with Ohkay Owingeh potter Jordyn Atencio to exhibit new works from noon to 5 p.m. Pottery of the Southwest – Santa Fe, NM www.potteryofthesouthwest.com Aug. 15 Virtual Awards Announcement Find out the 2020 winners “live” from Santa Fe. Certain levels of membership required to access. Online www.swaia.org Aug. 15-31 Virtual “Booth Hopping” Virtually visit with various artists in their studios. Market Online www.swaia.org Aug. 16 Virtual Meet and Greet with Orlando Dugi A meet-and-greet with designer Orlando Dugi taking place after the online Fashion Show. Certain levels of membership required to access. Online www.swaia.org Aug. 22 Gala Live Auction Bid on award-winning art and as well as work donated to support SWAIA. Certain levels of membership required to access. Online www.swaia.org Aug. 29 Finale Concert A concert capping off the first-ever Certain levels of membership required to access. Virtual Indian Market. Online www.swaia.org Sept. 18 Live Auction Altermann holds a sale featuring Native American and American Western artwork. Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers – Santa Fe, NM www.altermann.com Through Fall 2020 It’s Still Summer in Santa Fe A cultural initiative supporting a variety of Santa Fe institutions and events, aiming to “extend” summer into fall. Santa Fe, NM www.stillsummerinsantafe.com