The Indigenous Fine Art Movement is the Native-owned nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for Native artists by building and promoting market places so artists can sell directly to their clients in beautiful outdoor and indoor settings.

The Indigenous Fine Art Market is our flagship venue in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It's a celebration of native art and the cultures that inspire it. It was born out of a positive movement by artists who want a voice in how their market is produced. 

IFAM is about sharing the Native narrative with the world through the connections and relationships made with those who experience our art. IFAM’s events and youth, music and literary programs, will create a greater understanding of the complexity and beauty of Native American culture and people as we evolve and exist today.
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About John (President): 

Shi eh John Nez Yinishye 
Toahdleenini Nishli 
Nakai Dine ba’shishchiin 
Nooda Dine dashicheii 
Nakai Dine dashinali

I came to the world of Native art from the professions of anthropology/archaeology and museum curation. As one of a small handful of Native Archaeologists, I helped move the field away from mere "things" and towards a focus on the People of the past. For 15 years I worked in the cultural resource profession for dozens of western tribes, but the longest was with my tribe. My journey brought me to Santa Fe, NM in 2000, where as a curator at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, I became active in the world of contemporary Native art. I have over 12 years of experience in planning, organizing and executing large outdoor and indoor art shows. I’m a bead worker, flintknapper, jeweler and proud father.

About Tailinh (Director of Marketing and Creative Services):

Tailinh Agoyo has over 15 years of professional public relations and marketing experience. She started her marketing career at Progress Investment Management Company and was subsequently Head of Design for the international firm Monitor Group's West Coast offices. Tailinh worked at SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market as Director of PR, Marketing and Programming. Leveraging both traditional and social media outlets, SWAIA received international attention for Santa Fe Indian Market resulting in a record 175,000 visitors for 2013. Tailinh joined IFAM in April of 2014. Tailinh majored in Anthropology/Native American studies at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Most important of all, she is a dedicated momma to four kind, bright and beautiful boys.

IFAM in the Press
​Albuquerque IFAM Holiday Showcase features creative Native Art spaces
Indigenous Market Magazine by The Santa Fe New Mexican
Our View: Two markets offer more opportunity
Competing Native art markets report positive results
Native art and culture goes avant-garde at new market
Hyperallergic: Native American Artists Take Control of Their MarketNew Indian arts group trying to ‘do something different’
A fresh approach: IFAM’s acceptance of nontraditional art has appeal for first-time participants
The exciting Santa Fe IFAM: A must-see for every Native art enthusiast 
Santa Fe Local’s View: Indigenous Fine Art Market 
USA Today - 10 Best: Celebrate American Indian Art in Santa Fe
Santa Fe City News Hour Radio Show with John and Tailinh
Native Appropriations: Indigenous Fine Art Market: a market for the People by the People
Beyond Buckskin Blog: Putting Artists in the Center: The Indigenous Fine Art Market
IFAM on National Native News (at 2:00 mark)
IFAM Announces Santa Fe Railyard as Venue, Launches Website / Indian Country Today Media Network
Mavericks: Trio Founds IFAM to Challenge Santa Fe Indian Market / Indian Country Today Media Network
New Indian Market / KOAT Channel 7 News
Make Way for the Indigenous Fine Art Market / Santa Fe Reporter
Indigenous Fine Art Market announces schedule and plans for Santa Fe launch / The Examiner 
Departing SWAIA staffers launch new market for Nativ