2026 Santa Fe Indian Market Celebrates Indigenous Artistry and Fashion Innovation
The 2026 Santa Fe Indian Market took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, showcasing the talents of over 1,000 artists representing 200 tribal nations and celebrating Indigenous creativity. Hosted by SWAIA, the event featured a variety of handmade items such as jewelry, textiles, pottery, and apparel. Jack Tom (Diné) received the Best of Class: Jewelry award for his gold dragonfly necklace, while Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty (Dakota/Nakoda) was honored with Best of Class: Beadwork & Quillwork for her medicine bag. Golga Oscar introduced a luxury Yup'ik parka. The weekend also included fashion events, including a gala with designers Jamie Okuma and Patricia Michaels, and a Sunday show with six Indigenous designers, including Jontay Kahm and Devon Tso.
Key facts
- The 2026 Santa Fe Indian Market took place in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, organized by SWAIA.
- More than 1,000 artists from 200 tribal nations across North America participated.
- Jack Tom won Best of Class: Jewelry for his dragonfly necklace in 14-karat gold, coral, and Cocobolo wood.
- Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty won Best of Class: Beadwork & Quillwork for her medicine bag in porcupine quills, beads, and buckskin.
- Golga Oscar debuted a Yup'ik parka featuring wolverine, wolf, ground squirrel, and calfskin furs.
- The gala fashion show featured designers Jamie Okuma and Patricia Michaels, with Tantoo Cardinal walking the runway.
- Sunday's fashion show included Indigenous futurism designers like Jontay Kahm, Devon Tso, and Jimmy Dean Horn Jr.
- Steven Paul Judd unveiled hoodies and leather jackets, with Zahn McClarnon modeling.
Entities
Artists
- Jack Tom
- Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty
- Golga Oscar
- Michael R.L. Begay
- Cody Sanderson
- Adrian Standing-Elk Pinnecoose
- Pat Pruitt
- Keri Ataumbi
- Sandra Okuma
- Hollis Chitto
- Jessie Longbrake
- Nelda Schrupp
- Jamie Okuma
- Patricia Michaels
- Tantoo Cardinal
- Jontay Kahm
- Devon Tso
- Jimmy Dean Horn Jr.
- Desmond Pack
- Steven Paul Judd
- Zahn McClarnon
- Pamela Baker
- Lady Gaga
- Blackpink
Institutions
- Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)
- CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America)
- ASU FIDM
- Running Horse Studio
- NTVS
- Nike
- Faherty
Locations
- Santa Fe
- New Mexico
- United States
- North America
- British Columbia
- Canada