Dave Riep was invited to serve on the Selection Committee for the 2025 International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, NM, where he evaluated the applications received from the African continent. The International Folk Art Market host an annual Artists Market, intended to create economic opportunities for folk artists that preserve folks art traditions from all over the world. Over a ten day period, two dedicated teams of experts make selections of what artists will take part in the market. Applications are reviewed are reviewed by experts in the represented regions and mediums.