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Theresa Secord (Penobscot Nation) was the Class XI: Basketry winner at this year's SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market for "Wabanaki Summer."

Photo: Neebinnaukzhik Southall (Rama Chippewa).
September 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My baby's roommate at IAIA just took second place in pottery at SWAIA lululululululu
August 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
On February 26, 2026, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) announced the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week on May 8–9, 2026, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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SWAIA Native Fashion Week Returns for 2026 With a More Intimate, Curated Format
On February 26, 2026, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) announced the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week on May 8–9, 2026, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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February 28, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Beautiful morning at the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market
#santafeewmexico
#santafeindianmarket
August 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Get ready to celebrate Indigenous style! SWAIA Native Fashion Week returns May 7-11, 2025 with runway shows, pop-up shops & panels showcasing Indigenous creativity & amplifying Native voices.

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SWAIA Announces Dates for 2025 Native Fashion Week
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts is pleased to announce the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week , celebrating its second annual event, from May 7 through May 11, 2025. Following the succe...
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December 20, 2024 at 7:56 PM
here’s a clip from the SWAIA Native Fashion Week show tonight. this designer is Sage Mountain Flower of San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico.
May 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The Santa Fe Indian Market and SWAIA Fashion Show are an amazing celebration of our culture and strength. I'm so excited I could help showcase the arts and talent that thrive in our communitites.
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Cultural Couture Shined at the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market
The annual market and fashion show in New Mexico, now in its 103rd year, gathered some of the top contemporary Indigenous artists across North America.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Vina Brown believes there's an "amazing renaissance of Indigenous fashion happening right now."

The Indigenous jewelry and fashion designer debuted her first full-garment runway collection at SWAIA Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe, New Mexico last month and received coverage in Vogue.
June 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out for the FIRST AMERICA panel at SWAIA! It was an honor to be in conversation with Maggie Blackhawk, Kashona Notah and Megan Tom about Indigenous history and futures!
August 18, 2026 at 5:37 PM
SWAIA Native Fashion Week 2025: A Celebration of Indigenous Creativity

SWAIA Native Fashion Week, launched in 2024, evolved from the highly successful SWAIA Native Fashion Show, which has been a highlight of the Santa Fe Indian Market since 2014. Dedicated to showcasing Indigenous design and…
SWAIA Native Fashion Week 2025: A Celebration of Indigenous Creativity
SWAIA Native Fashion Week, launched in 2024, evolved from the highly successful SWAIA Native Fashion Show, which has been a highlight of the Santa Fe Indian Market since 2014. Dedicated to showcasing Indigenous design and cultural expression in the fashion industry, SWAIA Native Fashion Week aspires to position Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the Indigenous fashion capital of the United States.
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March 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Get ready to celebrate Indigenous style! SWAIA Native Fashion Week returns May 7-11, 2025 with runway shows, pop-up shops & panels showcasing Indigenous creativity & amplifying Native voices.

nativenewsonline.net/arts-enterta...
SWAIA Announces Dates for 2025 Native Fashion Week
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts is pleased to announce the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week , celebrating its second annual event, from May 7 through May 11, 2025. Following the succe...
nativenewsonline.net
December 19, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Shoppers at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market that is held each August around the plaza. Most of downtown is blocked and only pedestrian traffic. Some amazing art and excited to go again this year. #HumansofBlueSky #SantaFePlaza #SWAIA ##SantaFeIndianMarket
July 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just some of the artwork that was at the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market preview last weekend! Photos by Anya Montiel, PhD (Mestiza/Tohono O'odham descent).

#SantaFeIndianMarket #NativeSky #NativeArt #FirstAmericanArtMagazine
August 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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10 Buffalos Art's "SWAIA #Powwow" high tops arrived. Love Shana Yellow Calf's #art 💚🪲! Find them in the link...
March 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
SWAIA blew my mind.

I can’t wait to apply next year!
August 21, 2023 at 2:34 AM
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10 Buffalos "SWAIA #Powwow" #art gets us ready for spring's arrival with new #designs... #Indigenousartist #Chippewa
March 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Worked with some Kingman turquoise today! Trying to crank out a few more things because @queenalchemist.bsky.social GOT A BOOTH AT SWAIA! Busy busy until next week (more than usual). But damn this stone is soft!
August 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Despite its role as a hub for Native artists, SWAIA hasn’t entirely moved past its origins in White settler obsession with Native authenticity.
Can Santa Fe’s Indian Market Free Itself From the Settler Gaze?
Despite its role as a hub for Native artists, SWAIA hasn’t entirely moved past its origins in White settler obsession with Native authenticity.
hyperallergic.com
August 29, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Santiago Romero (Cochiti/Taos) received Best of Class III: Painting, Drawing, Graphics & Photography at the 2025 SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market for "Pastel Arches."

Photo: Neebinnaukzhik Southall (Rama Chippewa).
September 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
new swaia pottery design just dropped
June 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to announce its tribal partnerships and sponsor programming for the 104th annual Santa Fe Indian Market.

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Tribal Partnerships Anchor the 104th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Chickasaw Nation, and Cherokee Film headline sponsorships, bringing national cultural programming to the annual Indian Market
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July 13, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Santa Fe bountiful with creativity that we have two major Indigenous fashion shows this weekend. Hundreds now in their seats for the 5 pm SWAIA show
May 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Crocheted Navajo Doll I purchased at the Indian Market in Santa Fe. #swaia #navajo #crochet
August 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM