Indian Market Awards Program The Santa Fe Indian Market Awards Program brings art experts and collectors to Santa Fe to judge more than 1,200 artist entries and distribute over $60,000 in prize money in numerous categories to SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market artists. Awards are given to recognize an artist's dedication and skill in working with traditional materials and techniques. The ability to experiment with new media and art forms is also recognized. This amazing program of the Santa Fe Indian Market sets the standard of quality and innovation for American Indian art around the world. Award winners gain prestige in the art world. Art collectors look to the program to guide them to what will be "hot" at the Santa Fe Indian Market the next day. Viewing the award winning entries takes place the Friday before Indian Market. This members only "Preview of Award Winning Artwork" is a popular and well attended event that kicks off the anticipated Santa Fe Indian Market weekend. SWAIA members can view complete lists of award winners from the past several years on the "members only" portion of the website.