BENEFITING

Native Artists, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Scholarship Fund, the Native American Advised Fund (NAAF) of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Santa Fe Botanical Garden.

NATIVE ELEMENTS ART FESTIVAL + MARKET

May 21 – 24, 2026

Native Elements Art Festival + Market is a celebration of native land, plants, and people. The event will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 21-24 at Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Santa Fe Convention Center.

Join us to kick off the 2026 Santa Fe art market season!

ABOUT THE EVENT

The celebration begins Thursday, May 21 with a Grand Opening Celebration at Santa Fe Botanical Garden with music, food, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a chance to mingle with featured artists.

The market, featuring approximately 100 Native artists, will open Friday, May 22 with a reception and a VIP Night Market at the Santa Fe Convention Center. The Market continues Saturday and Sunday at the Convention Center with art sales, food, and entertainment.

TICKETING

  • Market your way: à la carte pricing each day
  • General public sale begins April 1

Santa Fe Botanical Garden members receive 20% off tickets. Become a member today to take advantage of lower pricing.

ARTIST LIST

We’re thrilled to welcome over 100 experts in their craft to this year’s event. See the list below.

THE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Opening Celebration, Live + Silent Auction, and Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony

  • 5:30 – 6:30pm
    • Silent Auction
    • Live Entertainment by Jacob Shije with Pueblo Hermanos
    • Refreshments by As Above, So Below and Feasting Place
  • 6:30 – 7:00pm
    • Welcome Remarks
    • Presentation of Distinguished Achievement Award to Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouria)
  • 7:00 – 7:30pm
    • Live Auction with Scott Hale of Southwest Art Appraisals
  • Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $80 / General Public: $100

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Night Market and “Meet the Artists” Reception

  • 5:00 – 6:00pm
    • “Meet the Artists” Reception in Courtyard
    • Food and Drinks for Sale
  • 6:30 – 8:30pm
    • Night Market
    • Entertainment by Jacob Shije
  • Location: Santa Fe Convention Center
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $52 / General Public: $65

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Art Market and Special Programming

  • 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Art Market
    • Food, Drinks, and Entertainment
  • 11:00am – 12:00pm
    • Featured Artist Panel Discussion (moderated by Michael Clawson, Native American Art Magazine)
  • Location: Santa Fe Convention Center
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $8 / General Public $10

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Art Market and Special Programming

  • 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Art Market
    • Food, Drinks, and Entertainment
  • 11:00am – 12:00pm
    • Featured Artist Demonstration with Marla Allison
  • Location: Santa Fe Convention Center
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $8 / General Public $10

 ARTIST INFO PACKET: Click Here

ARTIST REGISTRATION: Click Here

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!

Presenting Sponsor

LIBBY KEEFER

LEAD SPONSOR

David and Sheila Young

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Amy McCombs

Frank Renz

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR

Edward & Maria Gale

Larry and Barbara Good

Sandy Nachman

Michael and Cindi Pettit

Martha Romero & Richard Markwood

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Letitia Chambers

Barcy Fox

Jerry Richardson

 

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