Native American Indian Art Dealer Organizations
Antique Tribal Arts Dealers Association
ATADA was formed to represent professional dealers of antique tribal art. Our objectives are to promote professional conduct among dealers and to educate the public in the valuable role of tribal art in the wealth of human experience. www.atada.org
Indian Arts and Crafts Association
Santa Fe Merchants Association
A group that restricts membership to those that follow a code of ethical selling, including authentic representation of art. See the following article for details. http:// www.santafenewmexican.com/Business/Band-of-merchants-Downtown-merchants-organize-to-promote-a-posi
American Indian Arts Council
The American Indian Arts Council, Inc. (AIAC) is a multifaceted community arts organization dedicated to encouraging and fostering the highest level of acheivement in the artistic expressions of Native American visual and performing arts, while preserving the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of all American Indian people. The AIAC has been in existence since 1989. www.aicct.com
Southwest Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)
"To develop, sponsor, and promote the Santa Fe Indian Market and other educational programs and events that encourage cultural preservation, inter-cultural understanding, and economic opportunities for American Indians through excellence in the arts, with an emphasis of Indians in the Southwest." Check out the rich and well written history of the Santa Fe Indian Market going back to 1926 when a group of Indian women joined with the Museum of New Mexico to establish and protect human rights for New Mexico's Indian population. www.swaia.org
