Native Treasures 2023

Join us for the 19th annual Native Treasures Art Market taking place Memorial Day weekend at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. The annual event features over 150 Native artists selected by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.

Native Treasure Art Market | Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 27- Sunday, May 28, 2023

Each year, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture personally invites hundreds of talented Indigenous artists to participate in the annual Native Treasures art market at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Participating artists keep 100% of their sales from the market and 100% of the event proceeds benefit the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture’s exhibition, educational programming and acquisitions funds. The market includes special entertainment, children’s activities and more.

Tickets will be available for sale online prior to the event at  miac.eventbrite.com.

Native Treasure Night Market

Friday, May 26, 2023

The Native Treasures Night Market on Friday, May 26 is a unique opportunity to shop the market early while enjoying delicious refreshments and live music. The MIAC Living Treasure Ceremony will take place during this event, honoring the 2022 MIAC Living Treasure, Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo), and 2023 MIAC Living Treasure, Anthony Lovato (Santo Domingo Pueblo).

Tickets are $100/person. 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the exhibitions, educational programs and acquisitions of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Purchase tickets at miac.eventbrite.com.

2023 MIAC Living Treasure and Legacy Award Recipients

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) is pleased to announce jeweler Anthony Lovato (Santo Domingo Pueblo) as the 2023 MIAC Living Treasure. Two Grey Hills Tapestry Weavers Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas, (Diné), will receive the 2023 Native Treasures Legacy Artist awards. Both awards are part of the annual Native Treasures Art Market and honor Native American artists who have made outstanding artistic contributions to the field of Indigenous arts and culture. Click to read more.

Click to view the 2021 Native Treasures Art Market Catalog.

2023 Native Treasures Sponsorships

MIAC Living Treasure Exhibition Sponsor

Night Market Sponsor

Reduced Admission Sponsor

Artist Hospitality Room Sponsor

2023 Artist Awards Sponsor

Gold Level Sponsor

Silver Level Sponsor

Bronze Level Sponsor

Event sponsors are integral support for the market, ensuring artists and visitors alike enjoy a high-quality experience. Sponsors are offered a number of benefits, including complimentary tickets to market events, special recognition in event marketing and invitations to VIP events.

For more information on these sponsorships, benefits and tax deductibility, contact Lauren Paige, Director of Leadership Giving for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Office of Archaeological Studies, lauren@museumfoundation.org or 505.982.2282.

The 2023 exhibition sponsor will support the installation and curatorial costs for Anthony Lovato’s exhibition opening at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture on May 7, 2023. This sponsorship is $10,000. The exhibition sponsor will be offered:

  • 6 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 20 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 10 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Private Group Tour of a MIAC Exhibit of Choice
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

The 2023 Native Treasures Night Market sponsor will support the signature market event featuring the 2023 Artist Award ceremony, entertainment, refreshments and early-access shopping. This sponsorship is $10,000. The Night Market sponsor will be offered:

  • 12 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 20 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 4 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Private Group Tour of a MIAC Exhibit of Choice
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

This sponsorship is integral to helping cover market costs while keeping the cost of admission for the general public accessible. This sponsorship is $10,000.00. The Reduced Admission sponsor will be offered:

  • 6 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 30 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 4 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Private Group Tour of a MIAC Exhibit of Choice
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

Each year, participating Native Treasures artists enjoy a complimentary hospitality room with refreshments, lunches and breakfast items. The Artist Hospitality Room Sponsor helps to underwrite the expenses. This sponsorship is $5,000. The Hospitality Room sponsor will be offered:

  • 4 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 15 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 4 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

Each year, the MIAC Living Treasure and Legacy Award winners are offered a cash award to support their artistic practice. The Artist Awards sponsor will be recognized during the Night Market for underwriting this award. This sponsorship is $5,000.00. The Artist Award sponsor will be offered:

  • 8 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 10 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 4 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

This sponsorship is $2,500. Gold level sponsors will be offered:

  • 6 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 6 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 4 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

This sponsorship is $1,000. Silver level sponsors will be offered:

  • 4 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 4 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 4 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.

This sponsorship is $500. Bronze level sponsors will be offered:

  • 2 Native Treasures Night Market Tickets
  • 2 Native Treasures Weekend Passes
  • 2 Invitations to a VIP MIAC Living Treasure cocktail party April 26
  • Recognition in Event Marketing
  • Recognition in the MIAC lobby year-round
  • This sponsorship is largely tax-deductible. Call or email for details.