Once again, as Fine Art collectors and enthusiasts from around the world gather in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this August, they will have the unique opportunity to experience the sixth official ‘Sovereign Santa Fe’ 2024 group art expo.
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 and its elusive relationship between traditional and contemporary. Established to give vibrant Native American artists an on-trend platform to showcase and share their accomplished works and talents.
Organized by FaraHNHeight Fine Art, taking place at La Fonda on the Plaza in The Lumpkins Ballroom & Mezzanine above the Hotel Lobby, SSF fosters a community of forward-thinking living and working artists.
SSF2024 is an interactive experience that allows visitors to view, experience, and purchase contemporary native artist works, including but not limited to True Archdale, Jay Carrier, Danielle SeeWalker, Corey Begay, Dawning Pollen Shorty, Piersten Doctor, Derayna DeClay, Jesse Raine Littlebird, De Haven Solimon Chaffins, Brian Davidson, Kristin Gentry, Gary Kniffin II, Dan Rocky, and many other exceptionally talented creators. This year, Sovereign Santa Fe 2024 is honored to be showcasing other contemporary Native exhibitors & creatives who will be collaborating to enhance and diversify a more dynamic and immersive experience.
* “Keepers Of The Land” is a free-admission multimedia collaborative fine art exhibit featuring contemporary Native American artists from Oklahoma. This exhibit explores the rich and deep-rooted connection between Indigenous people and the lands we live upon. As the original inhabitants and caretakers of these lands, the artists offer their unique interpretations of what it means to be a keeper of the land. This exhibit incorporates the spiritual, physical, and emotional connection of the land between past, present, and future generations. Organized and curated by Tvlse Studios & fine artist Carly Treece (Mvskoke/Cherokee). More info https://www.tvlsestudios.com/.
* “Sovereignly Fit” is a ticketed two-night Contemporary Native Fashion extravaganza showcasing the distinctiveness of Indigenous designers. Celebrating the strength, diversity, and resilience of Indigenous culture and culture, “Sovereignly Fit” strives to platform & come along with established creatives. The group fashion exhibition will take place in the Lumpkins Ball Room at La Fonda on the evenings of Friday 16th & Saturday 17th. Doors open at 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Cocktail Hour & Shopping. Runway Shows begin 8:30 – 9:30. Designer Meet & Greet & Shopping till 10:30 pm. Each night will feature three designers. Friday night will feature streetwear & lifestyle brands. Saturday night will feature couture & luxury. Designers, collaborators, and creatives are to be announced. Produced and organized by Towering Stone Couture, A men’s luxury fashion & lifestyle brand founded by Loren Aragon of Acoma Pueblo. More info https://www.toweringstone.com/.
* “Sovereign Marketplace on the Mezzanine” is a free admission four-day contemporary native arts & crafts marketplace. Thursday, August 15th – Sunday, August 18th, 10 AM – 7 PM daily on the Mezzanine, second floor of La Fonda above The La Plazuela Restaurant. Participants: • Tvlse Studios – Carly Treece (Mvskoke/Cherokee) • Props & Glory – Bronson Velarde (Jicarilla Apache Nation) • KreativeNative – Kristin Gentry (Choctaw Nation) • Whirlinglog and Arrow – Neil Zarama (Chiricahua Apache Nation) • Tlingit Carver | Handmade Jewelry – Jennifer Younger (Tlingit Eagle Clan) • YayBegay – Corey Begay (Diné) • Prados Beauty – Cece Meadows (Piro-Manso-Tiwa) • New Mexico Donor Services (Intertribal) • Faust Gallery – *PopUp Trunk Show in Stiha Room •.
Visitors to Sovereign Santa Fe 2024 at La Fonda on the Plaza can explore in a safe and socially distanced atmosphere, then enjoy flavorful fare and cool libations at La Fonda’s multiple food and beverage locations within the hotel. For more info, visit https://www.lafondasantafe.com.
What: Sovereign Santa Fe 2024 Expo Where: La Fonda on the Plaza, The Lumpkins Ballroom & Mezzanine; Second Floor above The Lobby When: Friday, August 16th – Sunday, August 18th | 10 AM – 7 PM.
Sovereign Santa Fe is a collaborative undertaking with the following participants: FaraHNheight Fine Art Gallery, Gregory Freeman Farah (Curator), Tony Abeyta (Guest Curator), La Fonda on the Plaza, Contemporary Native American Arts Group, Tvlse Studios, Towering Stone, and most importantly, the Fine Artists that we have the Honor To Represent.
Fine Art Participants: True Archdale (Assiniboine) Jay Carrier (Onondaga Nation) Danielle SeeWalker (Lakota) Corey Begay (Diné) Dawning Pollen Shorty (Taos Pueblo/Lakota/Diné) Piersten Doctor (Diné) Derayna DeClay (White Mountain Apache) Jesse Raine Littlebird (Laguna/Kewa Pueblos) De Haven Solimon Chaffins (Laguna/Zuni Pueblos) Brian Davidson (Diné) Kristin Gentry (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) Micah Wesley (Mvskoke/Kiowa) Carly Treece (Mvskoke/Cherokee) Bobby HealingWolf (Apache/Chicano) April Holder (Sac & Fox) Gary Kniffin II (Apache/Diné) Dan Rocky (Mvskoke/Seminole) Billy Hensley (Chickasaw) Marcus Moquino (Kewa Pueblo/Hopi) Jason Kaye (Diné) Craig George (Diné) Orin Nez (Diné) & MORE……..
Media Contact: Gregory Farah (575) 751-4278 farahnheight@gmail.com https://www.farahnheight.com/ . Sovereign Santa Fe Instagram
