1 Shop Indigenous art.
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) hosts the Native Treasures Art Market at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday. With more than 180 Indigenous artists in attendance, there is plenty to see and shop. Ticket sales benefit the museum, while the artists keep 100 percent of their profits. “Native Treasures is a local kickoff to market season,” says Danyelle Means, interim director at MIAC. “Markets are so important to our artists; they provide so much economically, and we want to be good partners.”
On Friday, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture honors fashion designer Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo) as its Living Treasure with a special work of art from a previous winner. “It feels like the award is being passed down,” Means says. “The comradery, the effort of welcoming the next Living Treasure into the fold is a very important aspect of this.”
Sculptor Martha Arquero (Cochiti Pueblo), who creates colorful storyteller pottery, is being recognized with the Legacy Award. “Her work is so whimsical and delightful,” Means says.
