The Diamond Experience
Exclusive, Deliberate, Refined
An exclusive fundraising experience benefiting SWAIA
Sunday, August 16 | Santa Fe Indian Market
Highly limited tickets available.
An elite experience curated with care of Culinary Artistry, Native Fashion, and Community
The Diamond Experience is SWAIA's most exclusive offering during 104th Santa Fe Indian Market — a day designed for the most invested supporters of our mission to indulge in extraordinary food, an intimate shopping experience with SWAIA artists and designers, and premier access to the highly anticipated SWAIA Native Fashion Show with private bar.Empowered Resilience, Centuries in the Making does not happen by accident and it does not take place overnight. Be in the room as we honor the generational creative excellence, storytelling and craftmanship while celebrating the artists and designers carrying these traditions forward.
Diamonds on la Terraza
Arrival Reception & Brunch
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | La Fonda's La Terraza
Begin your Diamond Experience with a lavish brunch curated by Chef Marc Quinones on the beautiful space of La Fonda's La Terraza restaurant.
Compressed Summer Melon Shooters Watermelon lime with hatch chile salt · Cantaloupe with orange blossom honey · Honeydew with cucumber mint · Pineapple with green chile
Lobster Benedict Action Station Butter-poached Maine lobster served over green chile cornbread with poached farm eggs, roasted green chile hollandaise, and crispy fingerling potatoes — prepared to order
Beck & Bullow Bison Carving Station Slow-roasted Beck & Bullow bison striploin carved to order, accompanied by Chimayo red chile demi-glaze, roasted garlic jus, and horseradish crema, served with Creamsicle potatoes, fire-roasted calabacitas, and sweet corn succotash
Fish Market Station Chile-glazed salmon and roasted New Mexico trout with citrus mojo, pickled red onion, micro herbs, and grilled citrus
New Mexico Nostalgia Brunch Station Mini carne adovada breakfast burritos · Blue corn pancakes with piñon butter and New Mexico honey · Red and green chile chilaquiles finished with farm eggs and cotija cheese
Seasonal Salad Station Latin arugula salad with orange, pepita, queso fresco, and sherry vinaigrette
Chef Marc Small Bite Station Maple-chile pork belly burnt ends finished with ancho maple lacquer, crispy chicharrón dust, pickled Fresno chile, and micro cilantro
Dessert Station Piñon tres leches · Sopapilla bread pudding with anise caramel · New Mexico chocolate pot de crème · Citrus olive oil cake with orange glaze
VIP Cocktail Hour &
Shopping Experience
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Following brunch, guests will be escorted to the Santa Fe Community Convention Center for an intimate cocktail hour and shopping experience featuring SWAIA artists and designers. Enjoy small bites and cocktails while browsing a curated list of Native American designers and artists before the main event of the day.SWAIA Native Fashion Show
THE MAIN EVENT
3:00 PM | Premier Diamond Seating
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
Diamond Experience guests enjoy the incredible seats for the SWAIA Native Fashion Show, featuring six bold, innovative Native designer collections hitting the runway.
This year’s unforgettable designer lineup includes Jontay Kahm (Plains Cree), Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), Jimmy Dean Horn (Chickasaw), Himikalas Pam Baker (Squamish/Kwakiutl/Tlingit/Haida), Devon Tso (Dine), and Desmon Pack (Plains Cree).
“The diamond experience this year is new and elevated. designed for those who prefer an exclusive experience while sharing generously to support swaia’s mission to bring Native art to the world.”
– Van Mabee