✨ **HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET EXPO** ✨
🎉 **CELEBRATE 103RD EDITION!** 🎉
This year’s Santa Fe Indian Market expanded its reach, showcasing over 1,000 artists from more than 200 tribal nations. With nearly 100,000 attendees, it’s a hub for Indigenous creativity and culture. ✅
🔍 **FROM TRADITIONAL TO INNOVATIVE** 🔍
Artists like **Hiro Cash (Diné)** shared large abstract canvases inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, while **Carmen Selam (Yakama Nation)** created a striking **Choctaw diamond dress** for her father. 🎨✨
🎵 **MUSIC AND CULTURE United** 🎵
The market celebrated with live performances, including a **Béla Ésposita (Blackfeet) collaboration**, blending Indigenous art with sci-fi themes. 🎶 vibes!
🌍 **INDIGENOUS ART TRAVELING** 🌍
Artists like **Lonnie Vigil (Nambé Pueblo)** shared their stories through meditation and introspection, offering a powerful perspective on cultural heritage. 💬
✨ **OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS** ✨
The market introduced a **film festival**, **fashion show**, and **multidisciplinary exhibitions**, creating pathways for Indigenous creators to thrive. 🌟
🌟 **Join the Movement!** 🌟
Whether you’re an artist or supporter, your contribution fuels this vibrant community. Explore the **Student Art Market** at [link here](link) and discover ** Breaking Ground: Art & Activism in Indigenous Taiwan** for more insights.
👉 Click to join the conversation today and support the art that matters!
#SantaFeIndianMarket #IndigenousArt #CulturalExpansions #CommunitySupport #ArtOpportunities 🌟✨
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Source: https://hyperallergic.com/1035211/dispatches-from-the-ever-evolving-santa-fe-indian-market-2025/