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 SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 21

• Opening Celebration, Live + Silent Auction, and Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony – 5:30 – 7:30pm @ the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. (SFBG Members: $80 / General Public: $100)

Friday, May 22

• Night Market and “Meet the Artists” Reception – 5 – 8:30pm @ the Santa Fe Convention Center. (SFBG Members: $52 / General Public: $65)

Saturday, May 23

• Art Market and Special Programming – 9am – 5pm @ Santa Fe Convention Center and Santa Fe Plaza. (SFBG Members: $8 / General Public $10)
• Featured Artist Panel Discussion (moderated by Michael Clawson, Native American Art Magazine) – Time TBA @ the Santa Fe Convention Center.

Sunday, May 24

• Art Market + Special Programming – 10am – 4pm @ Santa Fe Convention Center. (SFBG Members: $8 / General Public $10)