Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, the market provides a rare space for extended dialogue regarding the techniques and heritage behind hand-coiled pottery, jewelry, and paintings. Tickets are priced at $15 for a single day or $25 for the full weekend, with all proceeds supporting the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts’ mission to foster economic opportunities for Native creators.
SWAIA Winter Indian Market Returns to Santa Fe for 21st Year
The Santa Fe Convention Center will host 160 juried Native artists during the 21st annual Winter Indian Market on November 28 and 29, 2026. This Thanksgiving weekend event offers a quiet alternative to the massive summer gathering, focusing on direct engagement between collectors and creators of traditional and contemporary works.
Executive Director Jamie R. Schulze emphasized that the event’s smaller scale is intentional. By stripping away the crowds of the summer market, the organization aims to transform the act of purchasing art into an act of personal connection. Visitors are encouraged to explore the narratives embedded in each piece directly with the artists, ensuring that every acquisition carries the context of its origin and the legacy of its maker.
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