Jacci Gruninger

IFAM News:

SANTA FE — The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) announces the appointment of two new staff members. Jacci Gruninger (former LARSO executuve director) joins IFAM as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gruninger is a passionate leader with extensive management and community engagement experience. The newly created COO position will place increased emphasis on overall market operations, the customer and artist experience(s), and stewardship of partnerships with the city, State, and market partners.

Craig Garcia is IFAM’s new Director of Advancement. Garcia is a Santa Fe native with a lifelong appreciation for the city’s rich culture. Craig’s global perspective is shaped by his travels to more than 40 countries. He will be stewarding donors and business sponsors.

Craig Garcia

“Jacci and Craig’s hires afford me, along with our talented global board of directors, the opportunity to enhance IFAM’s external relations— and to grow our local, national, and global partnerships,” IFAM CEO Stacey Edgar said.

In 2026, IFAM will launch new online programming to serve and strengthen global artisan businesses and present the 22nd annual International Folk Art Market, held July 9 through July 12 at Santa Fe’s Railyard Park. Tickets will be available at folkartmarket.org, Jan. 1, 2026.