Santa Fe Indian Market: A Guide to Art, Food, Fashion, and Local Passion

Explore the iconic Santa Fe Indian Market, the largest juried Native American art show in the world. Wander through bustling streets filled with extraordinary jewelry, pottery and paintings. Learn from Southwestern Association for Indian Arts Executive Director Jamie Schulze the stories behind the art and the over 1,000 artists from over 200 tribes who participate in this annual event. Join Darley Newman to dive into the best food, fashion, and local museums to add to your Santa Fe Indian Market itinerary, including where to find the best Indian tacos.Go behind the scenes at special events like Best of Show and the SWAIA Native Fashion Show, hearing from designers like Patricia Michaels, a former contestant on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” and past Governor of Pojoaque Pueblo, artist George Rivera. Hear from creatives like Del Curfman and Kathleen Wall about their inspiration, including their education at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Step inside the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts with Director Patsy Phillips and visit the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture to see a special fashion exhibition by Patricia Michaels. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned market-goer, this episode offers insider tips, artist spotlights, and a deeper appreciation for this cultural treasure in the heart of Santa Fe.Get more trip itineraires, travel advice, Darley's Revolutionary Road Trip book and more at darley-newman.com