May 20 – 25, 2026

Native Elements, a new Indigenous art festival and market will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 20-25 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 20th 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 22nd 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

• Opening Celebration, “Meet the Artists”, Live + Silent Auction, and Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony – Wednesday, May 20 from 5:30 – 7:30pm @ the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. (Ticketed)
• Featured Artist Panel Discussion (moderated by Michael Clawson, Native American Art Magazine) – Thursday, May 21 from 11:00am – Noon @ Udall Center for Museum Resources. (Ticketed)
• Featured Artist Panel Discussion and Reception – Thursday, May 21 from 5:00 – 7:30pm  @ La Fonda on the Plaza (Free)
• Night Market and “Meet the Artists” Reception – Friday, May 22 from 5:00 – 8:30pm @ the Santa Fe Convention Center. (Ticketed)
• Art Market and Special Programming – Saturday, May 23 from 9:00am – 5:00 pm @ Santa Fe Convention Center and Santa Fe Plaza. (Ticketed)
• Art Market – Sunday, May 24 from 10:00am – 4:00 pm @ Santa Fe Convention Center. (Ticketed)
• Closing Celebration, Live Music, and Refreshments – Monday, May 25 from 5:30 – 7:30pm @ the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. (TBD)