3rd Annual
Gathering of Artisans
June 6th & 7th, 2026
10am-5pm
Northern New Mexico College Española Administration Building
A two-day juried mercado featuring 26 artists from Rio Arriba County, NM
The Gathering of Artisans is a heartfelt annual tradition that brings together artists from across Rio Arriba County—a region rich in creativity yet often underrepresented due to its rural and remote landscape. As organizers, it means a great deal to us to produce this event each year, offering a rare and meaningful opportunity for local artisans to showcase their work, connect with the community, and gain visibility. This gathering honors the deep cultural roots, resilience, and creative spirit that define Northern New Mexico, reflecting our ongoing commitment to uplifting artists in our region.
We are changing venue locations for 2026!
We have partnered with Northern New Mexico College to host our 3rd Annual Gathering of Artisans! NNMC has graciously provided their Administration Building, which will be able to hold 26 artists starting in the Rotunda, then the hallways leading to the Bookstore, and in the café area. Lazy Buffalo Trading Co. will be serving food out of their café in the admin building during the event.
Meet our 2026 Artisans
Celebrating 26 artists from Rio Arriba County and students of Northern New Mexico College in Española.
5G Creations – Ashley Montoya
Handmade weavings 100% wool
Andrea Beane
Upcycled and Mixed Media Fiber Art
Brett and Melba McNeil
Handcrafted leather goods and western jewelry
Carol Martinez
Spanish Colonial and Southwest Woodwork
Charming Tinworks of New Mexico by Michelle Coriz
Innovative and Cultural Tinwork Expressions
Diahann Cordova
Spiritual and Wildlife Oil Paintings
diahanncordova.com
From Home Bakery
Unique Breads and Baked Goods
Just Josie
Lapidary, silver jewelry, and wood art
Kate Jacobsen Studio
Textile for Fashion, Home and Sculpture
Lightning and Fire Jewelry
Created with love, inspired by nature
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Lissa Rivero Sanders Nido de Buhos Art
Hand Colored and Lacquered Functional Wood Art
Liz Garcia
Acrylic Southwestern and Tropical paintings
Liz Manzanares / Queen Bee Stained Glass
Tiffany Style Stained Glass Work
Margaret L. Naranjo
Authentic Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery
Mary Margaret’s Weavings
Rio Grande Weavings
riograndeweavings.com
Nanette R. Valerio
Northern New Mexico Inspired Acrylic Paintings
ND Innovations
Metal Art
New Mexico Style Woodwork
Spanish colonial/NM Wood Products
Nikki’s Garden
Healing Hearts Through Grief-Inspired Art
Pesata Creations, Eldina Pesata
Jicarilla Hand-made Beadwork Jewelry
Rockin’ Bar F
Antler and stone jewelry
Ross Reano (R&T Dezigns)
Hand-made Pueblo inlay jewelry using natural turquoise shells and stones.
Sherry French – Art du Terroir
Galerie Artistique – Chama, NM
Art from the heart & land.
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Tricia A. Noll
Digital Photography of Northern New Mexico/Colorado
Vivian Jean
Hand-carved & printed linoleum blocks
NNMC Students
Student work in Painting, Drawing, Photography, Pottery, and student-produced short films
nnmc.edu
Are you an artist in Rio Arriba County and would like to apply to be considered for the 2026 Gathering of Artisans?
Click the button below to review the event details and Terms & Conditions.
Deadline is April 10, 2026
✓ Must be a Rio Arriba county resident to apply
✓ $75 registration fee due only if accepted