Santa Fe, NM – As fine art collectors and enthusiasts from around the world gather in Santa Fe this August, they will have the unique opportunity to experience the sixth official Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 (SSF2026) group art expo at La Fonda on the Plaza in the Lumpkins Ballroom and Mezzanine.
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. Established to give vibrant Native American artists and artists of Native American descent an on-trend platform to showcase and share their accomplished works and talents.
SSF2026 includes Sovereignly Fit Runway Showcase, a fashion show; Sovereign Marketplace on the Mezzanine, a four-day art market; and Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 Fine Art Expo, a three-day art exhibition. Events take place from Thursday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Sovereign Marketplace on the Mezzanine
- What: Contemporary Indigenous arts marketplace. Free admission
- When: Thursday, August 14–Sunday, August 16 | 10:00 am–7:00 pm
- Where: Mezzanine of La Fonda above La Plazuela Restaurant
Featured artists include:
- Brenda Archuleta (Mestiza), Brenda’s Botanicals, website
- Katrina Benally (Diné), silversmith, jewelry, Instagram
- Kristin 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.
Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 Fine Art Expo
- What: Contemporary Indigenous art exhibition, curated by Gregory Farah with advisor Tony Abeyta (Diné)
- When: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16 | 10:00 am–7:00 pm
- Where: La Fonda on the Plaza, Lumpkins Ballroom and Mezzanine; second floor above the lobby
Sovereign Santa Fe is a collaborative undertaking by FaraHNHeight Fine Art Gallery, curator Gregory Farah, art advisor Tony Abeyta (Diné), La Fonda on the Plaza, the Contemporary Native American Arts Group, Towering Stone, Sacred Defense Fund, and, most importantly, the fine artists that we have the honor to represent.
Some proceeds from Sovereight Santa Fe will go to Sacred Defense Fund, a Native-led nonprofit based in Santa Fe, dedicated to protecting the lands, waters, and communities of Turtle Island.
Sovereignly Fit Runway Showcase
A ticketed two-night contemporary Native fashion extravaganza on Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15.
Schedule for both days:
- 6:30 pm: Doors open
- 7:45 pm: Cocktail hour and shopping begin at 7:45 pm
- 8:30–9:30 pm: Runway shows
- 9:30–10:30 pm: Designer meet and greet and shopping.
Organized by Towering Stone Couture, a men’s luxury fashion and lifestyle brand founded by Loren Aragon of Acoma Pueblo. Tickets and more info at toweringstone.com
Celebrating the strength, diversity, and resilience of Indigenous culture and couture, “Sovereignly Fit” strives to platform emerging and established creatives. The runway hosts both established and emerging designers who continue to shape and captivate the industry—from repurposed threads to luxury style. This year’s lineup includes the return of some crowd-pleasing favorites, as well as new designers who bring a new perspective to indigenous fashion. Each night will feature various entertainment elements to elevate the experience of art and fashion fusion. This highly anticipated fashion showcase continues as a collaborative production by Towering Stone, Sovereign Santa Fe, and the historic La Fonda Hotel.
Visitors coming to Sovereign Santa Fe 2025 at La Fonda on the Plaza can explore in a safe, socially distanced atmosphere, then enjoy flavorful fare and cool libations at La Fonda’s multiple food and beverage locations throughout the hotel.
House of Jericho
Thursday, August 13, 7:00 pm
Xalish, a night of luxe, futuristic Indigenous fashion. Showcasing collections by designers Rebekah Jarvey, Ro Tree, Tuve’hongnöm, and Jericho.
Saturday, August 15, 2:00–4:00 pm
Sx2, highlighting Two-Spirit designers, models, and performers. Uplifting, empowering, and showcasing the impact Two-Spirited individuals have and continue to make in the arts. Showcasing collections by Atsa Creations, Afro Amazonia Wear, Kaat’sáy, Jasmyne’s Jewelry and Couture, Jericho, and more …
Links
- Sovereign Santa Fe, official website, Instagram, Facebook
- FAAM Guide to Native Art Week, FAAM
- La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, website, map
- FaraHNHeight Fine Art Gallery, 54 1/2 E. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, website
- Sacred Defense Fund, Native-led nonprofit dedicated to protecting the lands, waters, and communities of Turtle Island, Santa Fe, NM, website
- Sovereign Santa Fe 2021, FAAM
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