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IFAM Faces Challenges as Vendor Applications Plummet 15%

12/15/2025

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The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) in Santa Fe attracted over 20,000 visitors and nearly $3.9 million in sales in July 2025.
Stacey Edgar, CEO of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM), says tariffs and travel anxiety have driven a 15% drop in 2026 applications.
Cultural Survival reported a 15% drop in international vendor participation.
These trends indicate growing challenges for international artisans in the U.S. market.

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Story summary

The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) in Santa Fe attracted over 20,000 visitors and nearly $3.9 million in sales in July 2025.
Stacey Edgar, CEO of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM), says tariffs and travel anxiety have driven a 15% drop in 2026 applications.
Cultural Survival reported a 15% drop in international vendor participation.
These trends indicate growing challenges for international artisans in the U.S. market.