Santa Fe Indian Market 2007 Schedule

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, sponsor of the annual Indian market in Santa Fe, NM has announced the schedule for 2007.

VANESSIE RESTAURANT’S SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET/SWAIA BENEFIT

August 13-16, 4:30 pm - Close

Vanessie of Santa Fe, 434 W. San Francisco Street, Free and open to the public

Santa Fe’s premiere piano bar hosts a benefit for SWAIA in the days leading up to the Market. A percentage of all sales are donated to the organization that produces the biggest Indian Market in the world!

AWARD-WINNING ARTIST PRESS RECEPTION

Friday, August 17, 4:00 pm

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 1615 Paseo de Peralta, PRESS ONLY

Please call 505.983.5220 x 226 with media credential information to request access to this event prior to the Indian Market. Press will have the opportunity photograph award winning artwork. (Editor's Note: As a credentialed reporter and author, this writer will attend the Press Reception and report on the event in this blog.)

2007 SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET BEST OF SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, August 17, 4:30 pm

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 1615 Paseo de Peralta, $200 for those with $250 + SWAIA memberships. Please call SWAIA at 505.983.5220 x 236 to purchase this ticket in advance.

Be there to experience the excitement of the Best of Show announcement and the only time the eight top award winning artists of Indian Market are together with their extraordinary pieces. Only 100 tickets will be sold to this exclusive event, funds will support the Indian Market awards program.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ARTWORK & SILENT AUCTION

Friday, August 17, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 1615 Paseo de Peralta. SWAIA members only, memberships available at the door

The highly anticipated event that allows members ($250 level and above) the first opportunity to see award winning art from Best of Show to Honorable Mention for the 2007 Santa Fe Indian Market. A silent auction of fabulous donated jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other artwork adds to the excitement. Marvin Oliver, the 2007 poster artist will sign posters for $500 level members and up during this time, as well.

GENERAL PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ARTWORK & SILENT AUCTION

Friday, August 17, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 1615 Paseo de Peralta. SWAIA members only, memberships available at the door

The first chance for all SWAIA members (any level) to see award winning art from Best of Show to Honorable Mention for the 2007 Santa Fe Indian Market.

86TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET

Saturday, August 18, 7 am - 5 pm & Sunday, August 19, 8 am - 5 pm

The Santa Fe Plaza, Free and open to the public

The world’s most prestigious Native American arts show opens with more than 1000 artists (including youth), food and demonstration booths, entertainment and more!

SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET AUCTION GALA

Saturday, August 18, 5:00 pm

La Fonda Hotel, 100 E. San Francisco Street, $135/person; $1250/table. Call SWAIA to purchase tickets in advance.

Join artists, celebrities and guests at the only fundraiser Gala that supports the nonprofit responsible for the Santa Fe Indian Market! New in 2007 are two spectacular collaborative pieces, an “Over 50 and Fabulous” concho belt, and a custom built, v-twin chopper, complete with accessories made by outstanding Indian Market artists. The original artwork for the 2007 poster will be auctioned here, as well. Dinner, wine and silent auction included with ticket. Auctioneer Andrea Fiuczynski, President of Christie’s Los Angeles, will preside over the evening’s bidding.

NATIVE AMERICAN CLOTHING CONTEST

Sunday, August 19, 9 am – 12 noon

Santa Fe Plaza Gazebo, Free and open to the public

See clothing from many American Indian Nations as participants compete, showcasing their clothing in traditional and contemporary categories.

For more than 80 years, the Santa Fe Indian Market has been the place where Native American art meets the world. Join the thousands of collectors, artists, volunteers and visitors who return from across the United States and the world to join in the festivities that celebrate American Indian culture and artistry. The outdoor market provides a unique place to meet and buy directly from over 1000 of the nation’s top Native American artists, including youth, who represent nearly 100 tribes. Demonstrations by Native American groups and artists allow visitors a chance to learn more about different tribal and artistic traditions. A book booth sells educational and informative books with signings by Native authors, and American Indian food vendors offer delicious Native food choices for visitors. All events listed take place in Santa Fe, NM.

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This information is brought to you by Aboriginals: Art of the First Person, with web sites at Native-JewelryLink, Native-PotteryLink, TribalWorks and ZuniLink, and retail displays at the Lee County (FL) Alliance for the Arts and Gannnon's Art & Antiques in Fort Myers. "We are proud to be members of both the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts and the Indian Arts & Crafts Association," says owners William Waites and Susanne Waites.