Another summer has arrived, come soak up the sunshine and celebrate the season at our Summer Market! Join Gallery Hózhó, XoL Original, and Lost Cultures for a lively day filled with local art, handcrafted goods, and vibrant community energy. Discover unique finds, meet talented artisans, and enjoy the warmth, color, and creativity that make summer unforgettable. Featured local artists include Marina Hartwig, Giovanni Lucero, Kelsey Norris, and Andrea Platero.
Highlights of the Summer Market include:
Scavenger Hunt
Glass Blowing Demonstration by Ira Lujan and Russell Frye
Sculpture Demonstration by Mark Feldman
Local Artisan Pop-ups
Xol Original is a nonprofit centered on handcrafted footwear, lifestyle goods, and the arts, dedicated to preserving and celebrating traditional craftsmanship through contemporary design. Our flagship store is located at the Shops at Hotel Chaco, alongside Gallery Hózhó.
Lost Cultures Tea Bar is a non-alcoholic tea bar and community gathering space in Albuquerque focused on single-origin teas, kombucha, botanical mocktails, and fermentation-driven beverages. The space blends global tea culture, culinary techniques, and intentional hospitality to create a relaxed, inclusive environment for connection, creativity, and mindful socializing.
Local Artisans:
Founded in 2020 by Giovanni Lucero, Earthen is a multidisciplinary practice rooted in preventive medicine, ancestral knowledge, and visual storytelling. Drawing from backgrounds in biology and film, Earthen exists at the intersection of healing, ecology, and artistic collaboration. At its core, Earthen is an exploration of reciprocity between people and land, science and traditions, and story and medicine. Earthen will have health elixirs, tonics, and natural agua frescas.
Marina Hartwig is an emerging artist and daughter of the talented Julia Lambright, a featured artist at Gallery Hózhó. She creates unique jewelry using hypoallergenic findings, polymer clay, resin, and acrylic. Passionate about her craft, Marina is excited to share her work with you all.
Kelsey Norris, founder of Global Apothecary, is passionate about natural skincare after becoming aware of the harmful ingredients commonly found in many beauty products. Driven to create something safe, effective, and intentional, she draws inspiration from cultures around the world, incorporating regionally and historically significant ingredients into her formulations. She will have some specially priced gifts as well as some samples available for you to try out!
Andrea Platero, founder/owner of Andrea’s Catering and Baking Services, will be offering an irresistible selection of freshly homemade baked goods. Known for exceptional quality and authentic flavor, Andrea has earned recognition across the Navajo Nation as one of the top five preferred catering services for large-scale events. Her expertise has also made her a trusted choice for graduation celebrations, wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, and other special occasions.
We Hope that you can attend and see you there!
SUMMER MARKET
Come have some fun in the Sun!