Santafe in August
Find all the Native American arts exhibitions, events and sales in and around the 2022 Santa Fe Indian Market centennial celebration.
August 4-14
Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration Aug. 4-14, online artisan market Aug. 10-14, juried art show events Aug. 12, Native film series This long-running event will be a mixture of in-person and virtual events, featuring Native American and Indigenous diverse intertribal culture and art. Visit the website for a schedule of all events. Red Rock Park – Gallup, New Mexico www.gallupintertribalceremonial.com
August 5-7
Great Southwestern Antique Show Aug. 5, 1-6 p.m., charity sneak preview Aug. 6, 9 a.m-5 p.m., show Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., show Attendees can browse a range of objects from over 100 quality antique dealers from across the country, including Native American artifacts, Navajo rugs, jewelry, pottery and more. Tickets: $12/day general admission; $20 for 2-day pass; $100 charity preview Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex, New Mexico State Fairgrounds www.gswevents.com
August 5-28
Daniel Mccoy: Lucid Landscapes for the Southwestern Dreamer Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m., opening Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m. special Indian Market reception Mccoy’s (Muscogee Creek/citizen Band Potawatomi) latest work will feature oil paintings alongside illustrations and landscapes in India ink and transparent dyes. Hecho Gallery www.hecho.gallery
August 5-31
The Bosque Del Apache: Star Liana York August 5, 5-7:30 p.m., opening Over the years, York has drawn inspiration from her many visits to the Bosque del Apache. This National Wildlife Park is home to many of the birds and wildlife that are featured in her work. Sorrel Sky Gallery www.sorrelsky.com
August 6-7
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Honoring Nakota Larance (Hopi/tewa/assiniboine): Celebrating the Art and Traditions of Hoop Dance MIAC hosts a Hoop Dance Symposium to honor the deceased Larance, six-time World Hoop Dance Champion, actor and principal dancer for Cirque Du Soleil.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture www.indianartsandculture.org
August 7-31
Honoring Tradition and Innovation: 100 Years of Santa Fe’s Indian Market 1922-2022 The exhibition traces the history of this historic market and explores the impact of Federal Indian policies on the Native American art world.
New Mexico History Museum www.nmhistorymuseum.org
August 8-September 9
Pueblo Historic Ollas, Dough Bowls and Storage Jars Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m., opening reception Adobe Gallery’s exhibit highlights an impressive group of storage jars, ollas and dough bowls, dating between 1880 and 1920.
Adobe Gallery www.adobegallery.com
August 10
Zia Pueblo Pottery Then and Now The show will feature Zia pottery ranging from varying historical periods, and will include new works by Elizabeth and Marcellus Medina—recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Native Treasures Show.
Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery www.foxpueblopottery.com
August 11-14
Objects of Art & American Indian/tribal Santa Fe 2022 Aug. 11, 6-9 p.m., benefit preview Aug. 12-14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., show The show will feature two special exhibitions, a featured gallery presentation of mesmerizing Australian Aboriginal master artists and enlightening art installations.
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe Tickets: $100 opening night (allows entry for run-of-show), $15 general admission, $25 run-of-show www.objectsofartsantafe.com
August 13
9 a.m. American Indian and Tribal, Classic to Contemporary Auction Santa Fe Art Auction provides a wide selection of works by prominent art groups like Taos Society of Artists, Santa Fe Art Colony, Los Cinco Pintores, Cowboy Artists of America and other contemporary masters.
Santa Fe Art Auction www.santafeartauction.com
August 18-19
5-7 p.m. Palace Jewelers Indian Market Open House Four Indigenous, Diné artists, Harrison Jim, Arland Ben, Jennifer Curits and B Tom, feature astonishing pieces of jewelry.
Manitou Galleries www.mantiougalleries.com
August 15-21
Native Cinema Showcase The National Museum of the American Indian offers free screenings of many of the best films by Native filmmakers beyond their museum locations to audiences in Santa Fe.
New Mexico History Museum www.nmhistorymuseum.org
August 17
5:30-9 p.m. Making History Scholarship Event This event raises critically needed scholarship funds to assist students in reaching their academic and artistic goals. Guests have the opportunity to mingle with artists and IAIA student, and acquire some extraordinary art. La Fonda on the Plaza Tickets: $500 in person, Free for online access to auction www.iaia.edu/support/2022-iaiamaking-history-scholarship-event/
August 17-19
The Annual Benefit Event Aug. 17, 4-6 p.m., early bird viewing Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., event Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., event The 47th annual event and fundraiser offers hundreds of Native American artworks created by some of the foremost contemporary and historic Native artists.
The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian Tickets: $20 early bird, Free general admission www.wheelwright.org/benefit
August 17-21
150th Anniversary Tanner’s Indian Arts of Gallup, New Mexico, celebrates their history in the American Southwest by bringing 150 tightly curated pieces to exhibit in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside the Indian Market.