2013 Spanish Market - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Photography by C.Whitney-Ward

For the past sixty-two years extraordinary Northern New Mexican artists have gathered on the Santa Fe Plaza to celebrate their traditional Hispanic culture and exquisite artistry. Twenty-Seven years ago the Contemporary Hispanic Market was created. These two  vibrant markets are a feast for the senses. I strolled for hours, trying to capture the spirit and energy with my camera.

T H E  27TH  C O N T E M P O R A R Y  H I S P A N I C   M A R K E T

Full of whimsy & fun.

Yes, skateboards!

Beautiful, hand-carved puzzles...

A cigar box guitar on the left!

T H E  62ND  T R A D I T I O N A L  S P A N I S H   M A R K E T

And, I captured a few portraits along the way...

SPONSORED BY THE SPANISH COLONIAL ARTS SOCIETY

Founded in 1929

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art

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