Founded in 1926 by the Spanish Colonial Arts Society to preserve and celebrate traditional Hispanic culture, the first Spanish Market took place in the courtyard of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Today, this internationally renowned event takes place on the historic Santa Fe Plaza. This year, the dates are Saturday and Sunday, July 27 & 28, 2024, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. As always, this festive fiesta is free and open to the public.

Since its beginning, almost a century ago, rigorous standards have been followed to ensure that regional Hispanic heritage is honored by the artists. Juried into nineteen different art categories – all formed around established arts and crafts traditions from northern New Mexico and southern Colorado – the works must be original, and handmade. Pigments made from plants and minerals are the preferred media.

The emphasis here is on tradition, which means the pieces you are…