Native arts extravanganza

Santa Fe event to showcase the best of Indian artworkThe market takes place Aug. 18-19 at the Santa Fe Plaza in New Mexico's capital. More than 1,000 Native American artists from across the United States are expected.

It is noted as a showcase for quality artwork, not cheap imitation trinkets made in foreign countries that can be found at swap meets. About 100,000 buyers, collectors and gallery owners from all over the world pour into the New Mexican city for a chance to peruse arts and crafts, and meet and purchase directly from the artists.