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The International Folk Art Market smashed records this year, raking in over four million dollars in sales and drawing a record 24,000 visitors—proof that global cultural connection is more vital than ever. Since relocating to Railyard Park in 2023, the event has surged in popularity, with artists like Papua New Guinea’s Indigenous Health Solutions selling out by noon and Uzbekistan’s School of Traditional Carpet Weaving topping sales for the second year. Beyond the buzz, the market fuels local economies, supports 10,000 artists—70% of them women—and helps cover travel costs, while injecting 15 million into Santa Fe’s economy last year. With a mission rooted in solidarity and sustainability, organizers are already planning for bigger, bolder global impact.

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