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 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.

TICKETING

  • Market your way: à la carte pricing each day
  • Santa Fe Botanical Garden Member presale begins March 14
  • General public sale begins April 1

Santa Fe Botanical Garden members receive 20% off tickets. Become a member today.

ARTIST REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

We’re seeking Native American artists to showcase their pottery, sculpture, weaving, wood carving, jewelry, and more at the 2026 market.

  • Multiple opportunities to interact with buyers and collectors
  • Artists keep 100% of their sales
  • Various booth sizes and spaces available

Learn more:

If you have any questions, please email
[email protected].

THE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 21

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

  • 5:30 – 7:30pm
  • Santa Fe Botanical Garden
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $80 / General Public: $100

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Night Market and “Meet the Artists” Reception

  • 5:00 – 8:30pm
  • Santa Fe Convention Center
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $52 / General Public: $65

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Art Market and Special Programming

  • 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Santa Fe Convention Center and Santa Fe Plaza
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $8 / General Public $10

Featured Artist Panel Discussion (moderated by Michael Clawson, Native American Art Magazine)

  • Time TBA
  • Santa Fe Convention Center

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Art Market and Special Programming

  • 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Santa Fe Convention Center
  • Pricing: SFBG Members: $8 / General Public $10