SANTA FE, NM – The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is looking for experienced Food Vendors, Snack Food Vendors and Native Owned Businesses for the 89th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market. SWAIA will promote vendors and businesses in the Official Indian Market Booth Locator Map, which is distributed at each entry point of the market. This is a unique opportunity that has the potential to reach over 100,000 people who visit the Santa Fe Indian Market.

Native Owned Food Vendors

SWAIA is inviting all Native Food Vendors who have experience in preparing a full menu of Native foods to apply to compliment the overall Indian Market. Native Food Vendors are required to provide their own 12'x12' pre-fabricated booth to be located at a designated area near the Santa Fe Plaza.  All appropriate city and state food guidelines apply to all vendors accepted into the Santa Fe Indian Market. The vendor's responsibilities include set-up and operation of the booth during Indian Market on Saturday August 21 and Sunday 22 from 7am to 5 pm.

Native Owned Snack Food Vendors

SWAIA is inviting proposals from experienced Snack Food Vendors to provide snack foods to compliment Indian Market's larger food booths. This opportunity that has the potential to reach over 100,000 people who visit the Santa Fe Indian Market, and is a great fund-raising opportunity for non-profit organizations.  SWAIA will provide a 10 x 10 Booth prominently located on the Santa Fe Plaza.  The booth will include basic tables and chairs.  Electricity will be provided, however no cooking will be allowed. The vendor may provide a variety of snack foods. The vendor's responsibilities include set-up and operation of the booth during Indian Market on Saturday August 21 and Sunday 22 from 7am to 5 pm.

Native Owned Businesses

SWAIA is inviting proposals from experienced Native-owned businesses to sell Native designed products to compliment the Indian Market. SWAIA will provide a 10 x 10 Booth prominently located on the Santa Fe Plaza.  The booth will include basic tables and chairs.  Electricity will be provided, however no cooking will be allowed. The vendor's responsibilities include set-up and operation of the booth during Indian Market on Saturday August 21 and Sunday 22 from 7am to 5 pm.


Interested vendors and business owners must be of Native American descent and must request an application to apply.  For applications and complete guideline information contact Caren Gala, SWAIA Programs Director, at (505) 983-5220, ext. 224 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Application Deadline is February 5, 2010.



The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, a non-profit organization, is an advocate for Native American arts and cultures (particularly those in the Southwest). SWAIA creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by: producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market as the finest Indian art event in the world, cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms, and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round. SWAIA is located at 141 East Palace Avenue in Santa Fe, N.M.; telephone number 505-983-5220; www.swaia.org.


SOUTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION FOR INDIAN ARTS
P.O. Box 969 · Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 · 505.983.5220 · www.swaia.org
SWAIA is a non-profit organization supporting Native arts and cultures