Sovereign Santa Fe

Sovereign Santa Fe Sovereign, is a 72-hour curated Contemporary Native American art exhibition, alive with experiential and intuitive talent. Runway Shows Begin 8:30 - 9:30.
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Sovereign’s mission is to platform and highlight NewSchool Native American Arts. Media Contact:
Gregory Farah
(575) 751-4278
[email protected]
https://www.farahnheight.com/ 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 a

rt 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 and experience 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 that 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 couture, “Sovereignly Fit” strives to platform up & coming along with established creatives. The group fashion exhibition will take place in the Lumpkins Ball Room at La Fonda on The Plaza the evenings of Friday 16th & Saturday 17th. Doors open at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Cocktail Hour & Shopping. Designer Meet & Greet & Shopping till 10:30pm Each night will feature three designers. Friday night will feature streetwear & lifestyle brands. Saturday night will feature couture & luxury. Designers, collaborates and creatives 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 10am - 7pm 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 coming 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. More info 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 | 10AM – 7PM 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…….

.Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 (SSF2026) featured artist; True Archdale (Assiniboine). Acrylic & or oil mixed media on Birchwo...
06/11/2026

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Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 (SSF2026) featured artist; True Archdale (Assiniboine). Acrylic & or oil mixed media on Birchwood panel or canvas. * Archdale is having a solo museum exhibition opening this month before the SSF2026...
"Where Currents Carry the Soul" :
Recent works by Contemporary Native American Artist: True Archdale (Assiniboine)
At The Glacier Art Museum in Kalispell, Montana. Exhibition Dates: June 19-September 26, 2026
This solo exhibition features recent mixed media works by Archdale. Her distinctive style uses improvised lines and colors that reference both abstract art & design elements of her traditional culture. In the artist’s words, “This work comes together freely without preconception and I invite you to explore with me on this visual journey.”
SSF is a Native American Arts exhibition showcasing cutting edge indigenous creativity. Sovereign’s mission is to create a platform to highlight cutting edge Native American Arts & its elusive relationship between traditional & contemporary.
SSF2026 is collaborating with extraordinary Contemporary Native Arts / curators, showcasing a diverse cross-section of New School Native Arts. Sovereignly Fit fashion show Friday and Saturday night.
What: SSF2026
Where: La Fonda on the Plaza;
Lumpkins Ballroom & Mezzanine
When: Friday August 14th - Sunday 16th 10AM – 7PM FREE!
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.Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 (SSF2026) featured artist; True Archdale (Assiniboine). Acrylic & or oil mixed media on Birchwo...
06/11/2026

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Sovereign Santa Fe 2026 (SSF2026) featured artist; True Archdale (Assiniboine). Acrylic & or oil mixed media on Birchwood panel or canvas. * Archdale is having a solo museum exhibition opening this month before the SSF2026...
"Where Currents Carry the Soul" :
Recent works by Contemporary Native American Artist: True Archdale (Assiniboine)
At The Glacier Art Museum in Kalispell, Montana. Exhibition Dates: June 19-September 26, 2026
This solo exhibition features recent mixed media works by Archdale. Her distinctive style uses improvised lines and colors that reference both abstract art & design elements of her traditional culture. In the artist’s words, “This work comes together freely without preconception and I invite you to explore with me on this visual journey.”
SSF is a Native American Arts exhibition showcasing cutting edge indigenous creativity. Sovereign’s mission is to create a platform to highlight cutting edge Native American Arts & its elusive relationship between traditional & contemporary.
SSF2026 is collaborating with extraordinary Contemporary Native Arts / curators, showcasing a diverse cross-section of New School Native Arts. Sovereignly Fit fashion show Friday and Saturday night.
What: SSF2026
Where: La Fonda on the Plaza;
Lumpkins Ballroom & Mezzanine
When: Friday August 14th - Sunday 16th 10AM – 7PM FREE!
Santa Fe Art Scene RISEindigenous Native American Art La Fonda On the Plaza Santa Fe Art Scene visitmontana True Archdale Glacier National Park Glacier_National_Park 💜🦋💜 Glacier Art Museum (Hockaday) Kalispel Tribe of Indians Kalispel Casino Kalispell Montana Hidden Gems Whitefish Mountain Resort Open Sky Retreat | Whitefish MT MTN World 🌐 visitmontana iifc.montana

"Where Currents Carry the Soul" :Recent works by Contemporary Native American Artist: True Archdale (Assiniboine) At The...
06/11/2026

"Where Currents Carry the Soul" :
Recent works by Contemporary Native American Artist: True Archdale (Assiniboine)
At The Glacier Art Museum in Kalispell Montana

Exhibition Dates: June 19-September 26, 2026

Preview Reception: June 18, 2026, 5-7 pm.
New original works on display through September!! A must see collection of an exquisite
Montana born & raised artist!!

This solo exhibition features recent mixed media works by Whitefish based artist True Archdale. Born and raised in Wolf Point, Montana and a member of the Assiniboine tribe, Archdale’s expressive work pays homage to her Native roots. Her distinctive style uses improvised lines and colors that reference both abstract art and design elements of her traditional culture. In the artist’s words, “This work comes together freely without preconception and I invite you to explore with me on this visual journey.”

05/30/2026

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, a citizen of the Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek) Nation, has released a new album titled Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace through Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

The project was musically produced by five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz artist esperanza spalding and blends Harjo’s spoken-word poetry with layered jazz, emotion, and Indigenous storytelling.

The collaboration between the two artists began years earlier through the Ford Foundation Fellows program and eventually evolved into a full musical project shaped around reflection, healing, and the times we are living in today.

Harjo made history in 2019 as the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate and later became only the second person ever to serve three terms in the role.

While internationally recognized for her poetry and writing, Harjo has also spent decades as a musician and performer, playing instruments including saxophone and flute. The new release marks her eighth studio album.

The album has already been featured by NPR and Native America Calling as a major spotlight on contemporary Indigenous music and storytelling.

Many listeners praised the release as a powerful example of Indigenous artistry continuing to evolve across poetry, music, and culture.

Do you think Indigenous artists are finally receiving more recognition in mainstream music and literature?

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Sources:
• Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
• Joy Harjo Official Website
• NPR — Here & Now
• Native America Calling

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