One of the big questions running around our part of the world lately has been, "What is going on with the August shows in Santa Fe?" Now that it has been announced that Indian Market will be going ahead in a slightly reduced form on August 21-22, come clarity has been brought to the situation. There are still questions to be answered, but here is what we know right now. Nothing is set in stone, but the information we are giving here is at least set in Jell-O.
Turkey Mountain Traders (TMT) is currently scheduled to do two shows in Santa Fe in August. The first is the Whitehawk Show at the Santa Fe Convention Center on August 13-16. Many of you have been to this show, which is without question the finest antique Indian and Ethnographic art show in the world. This year, TMT will be in a new and larger booth, right next to the front entrance. We have been stockpiling material since March of 2020, so our collection should be among the best we have ever offered. The second show is the Native Treasures show at the Eldorado Hotel, August 19-22. Unlike the Whitehawk show, this show has not been confirmed yet, but it looks promising. This is a very diverse show, with items ranging from irreplaceable treasures from the greatest living Indian artists to things that are far more affordable. This show takes place on the Thursday and Friday before Indian Market, as well as the two days of Market, and is a must-see. Works by many artists who do not exhibit at Indian Market can be found at this show, as well as vintage and antique pieces. We will be in the same corner booth as we occupied in 2019, if you visited the show then.
What is really new and exciting for TMT is that we will be moving into a new private gallery space in Santa Fe, which will be available for private showings starting on August 8. It is located fewer than 5 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza--an easy drive, with good parking. If you would like an early look at our treasures in August before the shows open, give us a call and we would be happy to welcome you to our new gallery.
What we know about Indian Market is that it will be held on August 21 and 22 on the Santa Fe Plaza, and the number of booths will be limited to 500 (down from around 850). The word is that there will be tickets for sale for entry, though how that will be handled is still up in the air. The best source for immediate information is the SWAIA website. (UPDATE: tickets for each day will be $40 for admission at 6 a.m. and $20 for admission at 8 a.m. SWAIA will begin selling tickets to SWAIA members on May 28 and to the general public on May 29.)
If you have any questions about our Santa Fe schedule, please give us a call at (480) 423-8777, or drop us an email.
