Santa Fe Indian Market 2015: Fashion, Style, and Fun Events

It's that time of year again! My favorite time - it's August, and that means it's time to head south for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market events! We have a fun schedule planned - cool live art, glow parties, fashion shows, style events, and more! We've compiled our favorite fashion, style, and fun events below - this is where you'll catch us this year at Santa Fe Indian Market! Scroll down to see more! >>

WEDNESDAY

WHAT:  Wednesday Night Kick-Off: Celebration of Contemporary Native American Art

WHEN: 5pm-8pm

WHERE: Blue Rain Gallery at 130 Lincoln Avenue, Suite C

MORE: Wednesday is the kick-off event for Blue Rain Gallery's week-long Celebration of Contemporary Native American Art, leading up to Indian Market weekend. This is traditionally our "emerging" talent night and this year we feature: Chris Pappan, Thomas Breeze Marcus, and Nani Chacon. Artist reception from 5-8pm.

WHAT: Virgil Ortiz Showroon
WHEN: 5pm-8pm
WHERE: La Fonda Hotel
MORE: Check out the latest fashion, art and accessories by rockstar Virgil Ortiz! Definitely worth checking out!

WHAT:  IFAM Glow Party 2015

WHEN: 8pm-12am

WHERE: Santa Fe Railyard at Guadalupe & Paseo De Peralta

MORE: IFAM partners with Brian Frejo/Culture Shock Camp and RezonateArt to produce the BEST PARTY EVER. Music, dancing, art, friends, positive vibes, good times. Bring the whole family for a night to remember. Because we all have much to celebrate. IFAM 2015! $5 minimum donation to support IFAM.

THURSDAY

WHAT:  PRESENCE: IFAM 2015 Streetwear Fashion Show

WHEN: 5pm-5:30pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Railyards

MORE: Jessica Metcalfe, owner of BBB, will bring street wear apparel to the audience’s attention on Thursday evening. The street wear line-up will include Jared Yazzie of OXDX, Jeremy Arviso, Alano Edzerza, Autumn Dawn Gomez of Soft Museum, Sun Rose Iron Shell, and Nathalie Waldman.

WHAT: Patricia Michaels Pop-Up Store
WHEN: 6pm-9pm
WHERE: Santa Fe Community Convention Center
MORE: Check out the latest couture and accessories by fashion designer Patricia Michaels!

WHAT: SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market EDGE Kick-off Party

WHEN: 8pm-11pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Community Convention Center at 201 W Marcy St

MORE: Free and open to the Public

Other events: You might catch us at the Museum of Contemporary Arts exhibit openings, Blue Rain Gallery's other opening, and the Indigenous Fine Arts Market (IFAM) at the Santa Fe Railyard!

FRIDAY

WHAT:  PRESENCE: IFAM 2015 Jewelry and Fashion Show

WHEN: 6:30pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Railyards

MORE: IFAM and metalsmiths and jewelry designers of NJS come together for the Friday show. NJS Jewelers’ high quality work will be accented with select Beyond Buckskin Boutique designer pieces, which will present a stylistic mix of quality, innovative, and affordable Native made items.

WHAT:  JG Indie Fashion Show @ Santa Fe Indian Art Market

WHEN: 7pm

WHERE: Encaustic Art Institute at 632 Agua Fria St

MORE: Jolonzo Goldtooth (JG Indie Designs) internationally recognized emerging Native American Fashion Designer will feature previous collections and a preview of New York Fall Fashion Week Collection with AL Couture Accessories and Hair and Makeup Artists Goldie Tom & Tecia Jackson. Amazing Dance performances by Dancing Earth. Free event to the public at the new Encaustic Art Institute.

WHAT: General Preview

WHEN: 7:30pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Community Convention Center

MORE: Awards presentation and celebratory luncheon for the "Best of Classification" winners at the Santa Fe Indian Market, this exclusive, members only event is the first opportunity to see the award winning art. ALL Ticketed, call 505-983-5220.

Other events: We might also swing by the Indigenous Fine Arts Market (IFAM) to scope out the booths!

SATURDAY

WHAT:  Santa Fe Indian Market

WHEN: 7am – 5pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Plaza

MORE: The 94th Santa Fe Indian Market will feature nearly 1,000 of the continent's finest Native artists at the Santa Fe Downtown Plaza. Free Admission

WHAT:  Indian Market Haute Couture Fashion Show! You're Invited!

WHEN: 1pm

WHERE: Cathedral Park

MORE: Cathedral Park (open to the public), curated by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, and featuring some of Indian Country's hottest Native Fashion Designers.

WHAT: Cumulus 2015 - Dance Party

WHEN: 9pm

WHERE: Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino

MORE: Indian Market Saturday at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino - Doors Open at 9pm - 21+ over event. Spinning live with DJ Element and DJ Smog. Featuring: Beyond Buckskin, Presence 4.0, and Thoshography.

SUNDAY

WHAT:  Santa Fe Indian Market

WHEN: 8am – 5pm

WHERE: Santa Fe Plaza

MORE: The 94th Santa Fe Indian Market will feature nearly 1,000 of the continent's finest Native artists at the Santa Fe Downtown Plaza. Free Admission

WHAT:  Native American Clothing Contest

WHEN: 9am-12pm

WHERE: Plaza Main Stage

MORE: Among the many cherished traditions at the Santa Fe Indian market, the Native American Clothing Contest is one of the most beloved and anticipated events. The contest includes categories for traditional and contemporary Native American fashions; featuring children and adult participants with award prizes in many categories 

WHAT:  Santa Fe Indian Market AFTER-PARTY!

WHEN: 5pm

WHERE: Skylight Santa Fe

MORE: Featuring a line-up Live Native Music, Skylight Santa Fe; 5pm, $5