Traditional Spanish Market: One of Santa Fe’s biggest events returns this July showcasing juried artwork

Traditional Spanish Market: One of Santa Fe’s biggest events returns this July showcasing juried artwork

Author: Santa Fe New Mexican July 14, 2026 Duration: 32:47

Traditional Spanish Market, one of Santa Fe’s biggest cultural events, returns to the Plaza July 25-26, showcasing another year of juried artwork from artists across the region. 

The market has been around since 1926. Artists accepted into the event are given the unique opportunity to spotlight their craftsmanship for a weekend while connecting with people in the community whether it be with returning patrons or first-time visitors.  

On the latest “Conversations Different” podcast episode, host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by an artist and organizer from this year’s Traditional Spanish Market: Arlene Cisneros Sena, master santera, and Jeanette Salazar, program manager with The Atrisco Companies which oversees the market’s operations.  

Cisneros Sena and Salazar discuss the market’s cultural significance, reflect on their individual contributions ahead of the market’s debut and share why preserving traditional art forms still has value in today’s world.  

As a master santera, Cisneros Sena also explains her work in painting religious retablos. Some have become fixtures in Catholic churches throughout Northern New Mexico.   

For more information about the market, visit traditionalspanishmarket.org

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