May 21 – 24, 2026

Native Elements, a new Indigenous art festival and market will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 21-24 at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Santa Fe Convention Center.

THE FESTIVAL

Native Elements Art Festival + Market will serve as the kick-off to the 2026 Santa Fe Art season. The celebration begins May 21 with a Grand Opening Celebration at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with music, food, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a chance to mingle with featured artists.

THE MARKET

Native Elements Market, featuring approximately 160 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.

THE DRAFT SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 21

• Opening Celebration, “Meet the Artists”, Live + Silent Auction, and Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony – 5:30 – 7:30pm @ the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. (Ticketed)

Friday, May 22

• Night Market and “Meet the Artists” Reception – 5 – 8:30pm @ the Santa Fe Convention Center. (Ticketed)

Saturday, May 23

• Art Market and Special Programming – 9am – 5pm @ Santa Fe Convention Center and Santa Fe Plaza. (Ticketed)
• Featured Artist Panel Discussion (moderated by Michael Clawson, Native American Art Magazine) – Time TBA @ the Santa Fe Convention Center. (Ticketed)

Sunday, May 24

• Art Market – 10am – 4pm @ Santa Fe Convention Center. (Ticketed)