Swaia - Indian Market

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) creates, promotes and develops tourism opportunities. We love showing our beautiful and intriguing home to the world. Sharing New Mexico's rich heritage, tri-cultural people, exciting outdoor activities, great food, world-renowned art, wonderful festivals, and gorgeous climate is a responsibility that we take seriously.

The Department works with local communities to promote that their attractions and events so that visitors have a chance to see the amazing variety New Mexico has to offer.

The Santa Fe Indian Market is partially funded by the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission and the 1% Lodger's Tax

The Santa Fe Indian Market is made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.

Steward Business Member based in Santa Fe, NM

The Marshall L. and Perrine D. McCune Charitable Foundation is dedicated to enriching the health, education, environment, and cultural and spiritual life of New Mexicans. The Foundation memorializes its benefactors through proactive grantmaking that seeks to foster positive social change.

Steward Business Level member based in Santa Fe, NM

Specializing in Hopi pottery and kachinas, Ancient Nations also presents a variety of pottery, baskets, and rugs from throughout the Southwest -
as well as original paintings, beadwork, jewelry, and more.
Website: www.ancientnations.com/

Carolyn Pollack Jewelry has worked closely with four award-winning SWAIA artists to craft their original sterling silver and natural gemstone jewelry designs in its facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Each piece of jewelry by contemporary Native American designers Roderick Tenorio, Veronica Benally, Fritz Casuse & Cody Sanderson reprsents an innovative and modern update to the classic design motifs of the southwest. Shop the wearable art created by the next generation of Native American artist and brought to you by Carolyn Pollack Jewelry.

Official Concho level sponsor of the Indian Market Gala.
Vanessie's piano bar has been a popular place with tourists and locals alike since it opened in the early 1980s. Guests pack themselves at tables around the piano and sing along as the pros perform cabaret, musical and pop tunes along with special requests. There's a full restaurant serving a Continental grill menu, but you can order from a special piano bar menu.

Visit the daily paper of Santa Fe that partners with SWAIA to publish the Official Indian Market Booth Locator Guide. Call 505-986-3082 to inquire about advertising.

Visit the site of the local magazine that partners with SWAIA to publish the Official Indian Market Magazine. Call 505-983-1444 to inquire about advertising.

The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address important issues within our major areas of interests - education, health, culture, and social service - and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. Within these areas, the Foundations generally provide endowment, program, and capital grant support.