by Sam Haozous
Inside Indian Market

July 2009

08/03/09

Interview with Phillip Vigil

With this interview I thought it might be interesting to get an outsider’s perspective on the SWAIA Indian Market. Since Phillip Vigil is pretty prolific on the internet with his contemporary painting and artwork, he immediately came to mind as someone to ask.

1. As an artist who has not been involved with the SWAIA Indian Market, do you think that not being involved as an artist is a hindrance?

I don't think it's hindered me at all, although it could help as well. There is so much opportunity out there, you just have to go out and look for it. Going the Indian Market route is not the only way.

2. Since you’re based in Santa Fe and have a relatively high profile online, do you believe that there is an “Indian Art...

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08/01/09

Quick Questions with Hoka Skenandore

What, if anything, are you doing to prepare for Indian Market 2009?
I find that having a ton of work on hand for any event/show/situation is a good thing. Right now I'm just finishing touching up paintings, and preping prints.

There’s going to be 100 new artists this year, do you have any words of wisdom to them?
Words of wisdom... Well, bring food and water, don't pay for it if you don't have to, bring cards or some kind of good contact information, decent chairs are a must, people ask a million questions so be ready for anything, and a good pair of sunglasses are key in case you are prone to nodding off.

Do you think that having a booth at the same time as being represented by a Santa Fe gallery during...

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