Am I Eligible to Apply?

Independent folk artists, folk artists who are members of cooperatives, and businesses and non-profits working with folk artists - whose artwork meets the “What is Folk Art?” criteria - are encouraged to apply.

All participants of past Markets are welcome to apply. However, to encourage the participation of new artists we give special attention to applications from new artists and applications from cooperatives, non-profit organizations and businesses that sponsor new artists.

Since there are many venues open to American folk artists to show and sell their work, participation in the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is limited to artists who reside outside the United States or have legally immigrated to the United States and who actively create folk art that is consistent with the traditions of their native country.

Businesses and nonprofit organizations based in the United States or abroad that represent the work of such artists are also eligible to apply.

The folk art sold in the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market must be traditional folk art. Modern fashions, designer goods, and tourist items will not be accepted.