2017 Traditional Spanish Market

JULY 29 – 30, 2017 ON THE HISTORIC SANTA FE PLAZA

MARKET HOURS

Saturday, July 29th from 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Sunday, July 30th from 8:00AM – 5:00PM

¡Bienvenidos al Mercado en Santa Fe, New Mexico!

The Spanish Colonial Art of New Mexico features authentic artistic traditions which can be traced directly back over 400 years. Skilled artists and craftspeople create these breathtaking expressions of a living tradition, and many of them count their art as their only source of income. Styles and quality are very different and far more exacting in terms of traditional accuracy and finish than tourist pieces commonly sold elsewhere. All Adult Market artists are juried into the Market and the youth are mentored by current Market artists in their categories.

Approximately 250 Spanish Colonial Artists from New Mexico and Southern Colorado will take part in this enchanting event, bringing to downtown Santa Fe a critical mass of exponents of woodcarving, tinwork, colcha, hide painting, retablos, straw appliqué, furniture and furnishings, weaving, jewelry, filigree, pottery and ironwork.

¡Viva La Cultura! is a week of truly immersive experiences around Santa Fe, offers lecture series, tours, music, culinary events, movies and more through cooperative activities with other Santa Fe organizations culminating with the Spanish Market, July 29-30, 2017.

¡Viva La Cultura! Week

July 24 – 28, 2017

Monday, July 24th

2017 Special Edition Poster

Release Party

5:00PM – 7:00PM

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art

A first for the Spanish Market-a special limited edition poster depicting the award winning Altarscreen by Nicólas Otero will be on view and for sale. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments. Posters will be available for purchase at the event.

Wednesday, July 26th

Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project Tours

The Wells Petroglyph Preserve at

Mesa Prieta

8:30AM – 10:30AM

Join the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project for a special Spanish Colonial-themed docent-led tour of these fascinating petroglyphs, documenting the effect of Spanish culture on the Pueblo people of Mesa Prieta who were seeing horses, sheep, priests, conquistadors and firearms for the first time-and recording their impressions on the dark volcanic boulders.

Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:

2017 Spanish Market Artists’ Reception

Elks Lodge

1615 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501

5:30PM – 7:30PM

Purchase Tickets Here

While approximately 250 artists participate in the Spanish Market each year, only 25 will be honored at the Artists’ Reception. One piece of art from each artist will be featured at the event, some of which will be available for sale. In past years, reception attendees have taken this opportunity to purchase unique art before it becomes available to the Spanish Market crowds!

Participation in Santa Fe’s Spanish Market is a juried process and accepted artists must show that they have Spanish lineage from New Mexico or Southern Colorado. Art must be created with traditional methods and processes, including traditional pigments. Many of the artists who participate rely on sales from the Spanish Market to make a living, while some participate to keep the traditions of their culture alive. For some, it is an enjoyable hobby and for others, it is a vocation in the truest sense of the word.

Attendees at the Spanish Market Artists Reception and honored artists will sample hors d’oeuvres while sipping fine wines or enjoying drinks from the cash bar. Entertainment will be provided by Flamenco guitarist Isaiah Martinez and Mariachi Encantado.

Thursday, July 27th

Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project Tours

The Wells Petroglyph Preserve at

Mesa Prieta

8:30AM – 10:30AM

Join the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project for a special Spanish Colonial-themed docent-led tour of these fascinating petroglyphs, documenting the effect of Spanish culture on the Pueblo people of Mesa Prieta who were seeing horses, sheep, priests, conquistadors and firearms for the first time-and recording their impressions on the dark volcanic boulders.

Santa Fe Bandstand:

Nuestra Musica Then and Now

Historic Santa Fe Plaza Bandstand

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Evening of New Mexican music and performers featuring Robert Martinez, Robert Mondragón, Cipriano Vigil y Familia, Orquesta Lone Piñon and others.

Friday, July 28th

Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project Tours

The Wells Petroglyph Preserve at

Mesa Prieta

8:30AM – 10:30AM

Join the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project for a special Spanish Colonial-themed docent-led tour of these fascinating petroglyphs, documenting the effect of Spanish culture on the Pueblo people of Mesa Prieta who were seeing horses, sheep, priests, conquistadors and firearms for the first time-and recording their impressions on the dark volcanic boulders.

Traditional Spanish Market Preview

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe

555 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Collectors Hour: 6:00-7:00PM

Public Viewing: 7:00-9:00PM

The Spanish Colonial Arts Society evening honoring our Market Artist Award Winners and first view of the award-winning pieces for 2017. There will be a cash bar featuring our partners for the evening, VARA wines.

To purchase tickets in advance please call (505)982 – 2226. 

Collectors Hour is $80 and Public Viewing is $20.