Sovereign Santa Fe 2026
Contemporary Indigenous Art. Fashion. Culture.
August 13–16, 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
Held in the mezzanine and Lumpkins Ballroom on the second floor.
Each August, collectors, curators, artists, and enthusiasts from around the world gather in Santa Fe for one of the city’s most anticipated celebrations of contemporary Indigenous creativity.
Presented by FaraHNHeight Fine Art, Sovereign Santa Fe (SSF2026) is a free-admission exhibition dedicated to showcasing the next generation of Indigenous artistic expression. Bringing together established and emerging Native artists from across North America, Sovereign creates a platform where tradition meets innovation, celebrating the dynamic relationship between collective cultural heritage and individual creative vision.
More than an exhibition, Sovereign is an immersive weekend of fine art, fashion, conversation, and community that highlights the incredible diversity of contemporary Indigenous voices.
Featured Artists
Brenda Archuleta (Mestiza), Brenda’s Botanicals, website
Katrina Benally (Diné), silversmith, jewelry, Instagram
Kristin Hoover Gentry (Choctaw Nation), KreativeNative, painter, photographer, curator, website
Lavina Gray (Akwesasne Mohawk), painter, website
Gary Farris (Cherokee Nation), woodworker, interview
Jacqueline Johnson (Acoma/Diné), mixed-media artist, website
Elton Manygoats (Diné), mixed-media artist, gallery
Arvo Mikkanen (Kiowa/Comanche), attorney, DJ, bio
Jaime Misenheimer (Choctaw Nation), painter, website
Sevier Nelson (Diné), singer, Soundcloud
Bobby HealingWolf Stills (Chicano, member of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas*), carving, silverwork, Instagram
Lynn Taylor (Diné), Auntie Creations, fashion designer, milliner, beadwork artist, website
Robert Torres (San Carlos Apache/Yaqui), Thunder Jewelry, silversmith, storyteller, bio
Carly Treece (Mvskoke/Cherokee), Tvlse Studios, curator, painter, website
Laverne Tsosie (Diné), beadwork, jewelry, Instagram
Bronson Velarde (Jicarilla Apache Nation), Props and Glory, clothing design, Instagram
Donovan Yazzie (Diné), sculptor, Instagram
Neil Zarama (member of the Chiricahua Apache Nation*), Whirling Log and Arrow, silversmith, website
* The Chiricahua Apache Nation, located in Santa Clara, New Mexico, and the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, located in McAllen, Texas, are not federally recognized tribes.
Marketplace on the Mezzanine
Thursday, August 13 – Sunday, August 16
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Free Admission
Browse a vibrant four-day marketplace featuring original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, apparel, fashion accessories, and artisan goods created by contemporary Indigenous makers.
Meet artists in person, discover one-of-a-kind works, and experience the creativity that continues to shape today’s Indigenous art movement.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Xalish
Thursday, August 13 | 7–9 PM
A night of luxe, futuristic Indigenous fashion.
Event Details and Tickets
Sx2: Spirit Multiplied by Two
Saturday, August 15 | 2–4 PM
A Jericho x Sovereign showcase celebrating Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+ voices through fashion and art.
Sx2 Tickets
Sovereignly Fit
Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15
Cocktail Hour & Shopping: 7:45 PM
Runway Presentation to follow
Ticketed Event
Fashion takes center stage during Sovereignly Fit, a two-night runway experience celebrating contemporary Indigenous design.
Produced by Towering Stone Couture, the showcase features both emerging and established Native designers presenting collections that blend cultural storytelling with modern fashion. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of runway presentations, designer meet-and-greets, shopping, and community.
Supporting the Sacred Defense Fund
A portion of Sovereign Santa Fe proceeds benefits the Sacred Defense Fund, supporting Indigenous advocacy through law, media, education, and grassroots movements that help protect Native communities, cultures, and sacred places.
PRESS
Native American Art Magazine 2026 Native American Art Magazine featured Sovereign Santa Fe in its 2026 Event Preview, recognizing the exhibition as one of Santa Fe Indian Market week’s premier showcases of contemporary Indigenous art.
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First American Art 2026 “Organized by FaraHNHeight Fine Art, Sovereign Santa Fe is a free-admission contemporary Indigenous arts exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge creativity. Sovereign’s mission is to create a platform to highlight New School Indigenous arts and the relationship between collective culture and individual innovation..”
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Native American Art Magazine: Dynamic Forces 2025
“This year, Sovereign Santa Fe will be showcasing four independent fine art exhibits, guest curated by established artists and their fellow creatives. These four unique exhibitions—Sky Carriers/Tide Makers, Echoes of Thunder & Tide, Historia, and Keepers of the Land—will showcase the diverse geographical and cultural range of traditions, beliefs and expression in contemporary Indigenous art.”
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2025 Sovereign Santa Fe Press Release
“Sovereign Santa Fe, is a free admission Contemporary Native American Arts Exhibition, showcasing cutting edge indigenous creativity. Sovereign’s mission is to create a platform to highlight ‘NewSchool’ Native American Arts & its elusive relationship between traditional and contemporary. Established to give vibrant Native American artists an on-trend platform to showcase & share their accomplished works & talents.”
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Native American Art Magazine: Vanguard Visions – Sovereign Santa Fe showcases Native American artists at the forefront of the cutting edge
“Sovereign Santa Fe is aiming to open up the conversation and definition of contemporary Native American art. A collaboration between Farahnheight Fine Art Gallery’s director Gregory Farah; his friend and mentor, prominent Navajo artist and guest curator Tony Abeyta; and Jenny Kimball, chairman of the board at La Fonda on the Plaza, Sovereign Santa Fe is specifically focused on promoting and providing a platform for Native American artists who are making groundbreaking contributions to contemporary Indigenous art.”
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Forbes: Santa Fe Indian Market Spotlights The Best In Native Art For 98th Year
“The magnificent La Fonda On the Plaza hotel hosts Sovereign, a contemporary Native American Arts exhibition. Friday and Saturday, visitors can meet over 20 contemporary Native artists while viewing and purchasing their art. The two-day pop-up stays open late both nights until 10:00 PM.”
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First American Art Magazine: Sovereign Santa Fe 2021
“Sovereign Santa Fe features curated exhibitions, an art market, and a celebration of contemporary Native art organized by FaraHNheight Fine Art, Tony Abeyta (Diné), Randy L. Barton (Diné), and Gregory F. Farah in collaboration with La Fonda on the Plaza. The events highlight emerging and mid-career Native American artists and artists of Native descent.”
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Beyond Taos: “Sovereign Santa Fe” Pop-up Exhibition is Curated by Tony Abeyta, Acclaimed Native Artist
“Sovereign Santa Fe is a 48-hour curated Contemporary Native American Arts exhibition, alive with experiential and intuitive talent. Sovereign’s mission is to provide a platform for “new school” Native American Artists––with their elusive merging of traditional and contemporary. The exhibition will be open 10:00am to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17.”
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Event Information
What
Sovereign Santa Fe 2026
Where
La Fonda on the Plaza
Lumpkins Ballroom & Mezzanine
Santa Fe, New Mexico
When
Thursday, August 13 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Marketplace Hours
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fine Art Expo
Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Admission
Free admission to the Fine Art Expo and Marketplace.
Sovereignly Fit Fashion Showcase is a separately ticketed event.


















































































































































