Native Art Market Opens New Storefront in Santa Fe

The Indigenous artisan cooperative expands into New Mexico following success in Arizona.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Native American

Screen-print poster illustration of hand-woven textiles and pottery on a wooden surface, evoking the heritage of Santa Fe artisan craft. — The Native Art Market cooperative has expanded its retail operations by opening a new location in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to support hundreds of Indigenous artisans. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Native Art Market has opened a new brick-and-mortar storefront at 125 E. Water St. in Santa Fe to accommodate its growing network of creators. The business operates as a co-op that now represents 600 small businesses across its locations in Arizona and New Mexico.

Why it matters

The expansion addresses space constraints at the original Scottsdale location while broadening the reach of the cooperative. By establishing a presence in Santa Fe, the organization increases exposure for the hundreds of Indigenous artisans it supports.

The cooperative has distributed over $6 million to Indigenous artisans since its 2020 inception. It now maintains operations at both its original Scottsdale site and the new Santa Fe facility.

The players

Native Art Market

This cooperative serves as a hub for Indigenous artists to sell their work through brick-and-mortar storefronts.

The details

The owners decided to launch the Santa Fe location after the Scottsdale shop reached capacity for the number of artisans it could support. Inventory will be rotated between the Arizona and New Mexico shops to ensure ongoing variety for patrons.

The original Native Art Market launched in Scottsdale in 2020.
The new Santa Fe storefront opened in October 2026.

Culture Shift

This expansion reflects a growing demand for authentic Indigenous-made goods within a market estimated at $1 billion annually. By formalizing a retail co-op model, the market challenges traditional gallery structures in established hubs like Santa Fe.

Residents and visitors in Santa Fe now have access to a broader selection of goods from 600 small businesses represented by the co-op. Shoppers can expect rotating inventory curated from both the Scottsdale and New Mexico facilities.

The takeaway

Supporting artisan co-ops helps ensure more direct financial benefits for the creators behind traditional crafts. Consumers interested in authentic goods should look for businesses that prioritize transparency and direct payments to artists.