Santa Fe Indian Market Gala & Live Auction
Join us to support SWAIA in providing year-round artist programming that empowers economic sovereignty, cultural preservation and community collaborations.
IT’S ALL ABOUT NATIVE ARTISTS
The annual Santa Fe Indian Market Gala and Live Auction is the most important fundraising event of the year for SWAIA that empowers the organization to support Native artists all year round. With your support, we create the impactful opportunities in many areas for artists that fosters economic sovereignty, cultural preservation, and community collaborations. This year's Gala will continue to bring you authentic expressions of Native creativity aimed to inspire us all. Mark your calendars for Saturday August 15th between 5:00PM-9:00PM and join us for the most impactful moment of this year.
Support Native Artist
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Economic Development
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Cultural Preservation
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Community Collaboration
Support Native Artist · Economic Development · Cultural Preservation · Community Collaboration
Get Ready for an unforgetable evening
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Chef Pyet
Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs. Pyet is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and an award-winning traveling private chef.
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Jamie Okuma + Patricia Michaels
Groundbreaking Indigenous artists Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo) and Jamie Okuma (Luiseno/Shoshone-Bannock/Wailaki/Okinawan) will debut ten exclusive design looks that will rock the runway.
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Baby Opie
Opichee (Cree/Anishanaabe) brings Native American culture to the world through his song and dance. More performances to be announced.
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SWAIA Artists
SWAIA artists are our north star and at the center of all we do.
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Silent Auction
Wish over 50 items, you are sure to find something you can’t leave without.
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Live Auction
Live auctions items from master artists Isaiah Begay (Navajo), Mateo Romero (Pueblo of Cochiti), Jamie Okuma (Luiseno/Shoshone-Bannock/Wailaki/Okinawan), George Alexander (Muscogee), Rebecca Lacario (Pueblo of Acoma), Frederica Antonio (Pueblo of Acoma), and an exclusive mini beaded Birkin Bag from Adrian Stevens (San Carlos Apache) and Sean Snyder (Navajo)! We will also have a package from Johnny Ortiz and The Shed Project.
WHAT SETS US APART
Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything we build. We believe in doing great work, building real relationships, and making it easy for you to get the results you’re looking for.