art markets

Miss Fortune’s fun and funky art

Emily Drabanski
Devin Vasquez shows at Contemporary Hispanic Market

The Contemporary Hispanic Market was the same weekend as the Spanish Market.  There were dozens of contemporary artists showcasing their work on Lincoln Street in Santa Fe.

I enjoyed visited with the artists, but particularly had fun talking with Devin Vasquez. All of Devin Vasquez’s work just makes me smile.  Her enthusiasm for her pieces is also terrific.

She had fun showing customers the ins and outs of her recycled art pieces.  Check out the slide show below of both sides of one piece of art and the inside too.  I think collectors should keep an eye on this talented teen artist and her business Miss Fortune Couture.

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Young santeras

Emily Drabanski

Youth artists

Retablos by Ana E

Retablos by Ana E

Simona's Saints

Simona’s Saints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth artists are mentored by adults and participate in the Spanish Market.  Two young women were eager to show their artwork.  Many youth artists sell out on Saturday, the opening day of the market. The prices are reasonable and it’s a great way to support the young artists.  Many of the young artists will jury into the adult market when they get older.

Spanish Market on the Plaza this weekend

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Spanish Market & Contemporary Hispanic Market

This weekend visitors to the Santa Fe Plaza can enjoy both the Traditional Spanish Market and the Contemporary Hispanic Market.  It’s more than two art markets.  It’s like a small Fiesta on the Plaza. Listen and dance to Spanish music and stop at one of the food booths to enjoy tasty treats.

Let me know if you’ve ever gone to Spanish Market before in the Comments section below.

Here’s a video from The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper of a previous Market weekend to give you a sample of what the markets are like.

Awesome International Folk Art Market

Emily Drabanski

Amazing experience for all

The Market's colorful entrywayThe 2015 International Folk Art Market at Museum Hill in Santa Fe offered a terrific variety of art. This has got to be one of the most colorful events on the planet.  Also, it’s just terrific to see people from around the world brought together because of their love of art and culture.  Getting a chance to experience the art, music and culture of so many different people is terrific! I can’t wait until next year.

Here’s just a sample of the colorful images that I captured at the market.   If you didn’t go this year, I hope you make it next year.

Andre Veloz. The band played Bachata music of the Dominican Republic.
Ebenezer Djabo of Ghana
Leki Wangmo of Bhutan with her weavings.
Colorful flowers sold in the Ambiance Decor Booth.
Angeline Bonsiwe Masuku of South Africa stands next to her Zulu ital palm baskets.

 

International Folk Art Market goes green

Emily Drabanski
Easy being green

Volunteers at the International Folk Art Market this weekend show that not only the visiting artists are creative. These volunteers had fun creating their own fashions made from their T-shirts. There’s another day of market fun tomorrow on Sunday, July 12.

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Plaza Flowers

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Blooming Flowers and Market Tents

PlazaFlowers2015-06-12 06.33.48The gorgeous hanging flower baskets are back on the Plaza!  And on last weekend the big, white plastic tents arrived to mark the beginning of the craft market season in Santa Fe.  Last weekend, artists sold a variety items from jewelry to metal sculpture water fountains.

In the weeks to come, we’ll have many more specialty markets and fairs on the Plaza. The big ones to watch your calendars for are: Spanish Market, Indian Market and Folk Art Market.

But even on the weekends when there isn’t a fair or market, do take time to stroll through the Plaza and enjoy the festive baskets of flowers. And during the day there are a few picnic tables, so bring a lunch or buy a treat from one of the Plaza food carts.