In the late 17^th and early 18^th centuries a unique form of folk art developed in the American southwest in the region that is now northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.  The “Santero” tradition evolved as the need for religious images increased and imported images dwindled.  To make due, untrained artists created their own folk style images based on traditional Spanish examples.  It is this legacy that today’s Santeros strive to continue.....

San Felipe de Neri Parish invites you to our 7^th Annual Santero Market in Albuquerque’s Old Town on October 4-5, 2008.  The Santero Market is an entertaining and fun filled public event held for the past six years, coinciding with the opening weekend of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.  The market will feature a variety of Spanish Colonial Art from approximately 40 artists from throughout New Mexico and the Southwest.

Market hours for both Saturday and Sunday are 8 am – 4 pm.  The public is invited to attend this religious art, open air market, with ongoing entertainment and food throughout the entire weekend.

New Mexican & Southwest artists are invited to be a part of this juried fine art show.  Interested artists may submit their applications for consideration to Santero Market Committee, no later than August 30, 2008, to San Felipe de Neri Parish Office.

Click here for the artist application form: Artist Application Form