The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe will host a series of events during the Indian Market weekend on August 16 and 17, 2025. Admission to the museum and all activities is free for the weekend.
The Native American Portal Artisans Program, typically held under the Palace of the Governors' portal, will relocate to the museum's courtyard from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Attendees can purchase various artworks directly from Native artisans representing 23 federally recognized tribes, pueblos, and nations in New Mexico.
On Saturday, two presentations are scheduled. From 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Dr. Jennifer Nez Denetdale (Diné), Clarenda Begay (Diné), and Lillia McEnaney will lead a panel discussion on an exhibition at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona. The exhibition is titled "Nihinaaldlooshii doo nídínééshgóó k’ee’ąą yilzhish dooleeł" / "Our Livestock Will Never Diminish: The Photography of Milton Snow and the Legacies of Livestock Reduction." Later, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., author Martha A. Sandweiss will discuss her book "The Girl in the Middle," which is based on an 1868 historic photo taken at Fort Laramie.
On Sunday, Cathy Notarnicola from the New Mexico History Museum and Elisa Phelps from the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology will speak about the history of SWAIA’s annual Indian Market and art competition from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Additionally, there will be a screening and discussion of "Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery" over the weekend.
More information about these programs is available online at https://nmhistorymuseum.org/programs/events/.
New Mexico History Museum offers a space for exploring diverse historical perspectives and fostering dialogue across social and cultural divides. It is located on Santa Fe Plaza's north side.
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