Learn as much as you can about the art, by reading, viewing, and asking questions of the artists. Go and partake of the art, the food, and most of all, the atmosphere. Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Assn. 226 West Coal Ave. The venerable Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial embraces not only the best of Native visual art but also the performing arts.
Artists subject their work to a rigorous application process in seeking the coveted booths.
The Juvenile Art Show is an additional highlight of the Ceremonial with 15 booths for young artists to show their work. The Inter-Tribal Ceremonial is equally well known for the performances of colorful traditional dances of the Navajo, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Aztec, to name a few. Also on the docket are an All-Indian Rodeo, storytelling, and workshops on Native art forms. The Santa Fe Indian Market is simply the biggest and best sale of American Indian art in the nation, according to both collectors and enthusiasts. Since its inception in 1922, the mission of the market has been to foster quality in Native arts and to provide a reliable commercial outlet for artists.