Press Release: January 8, 2026
The Autry Museum of the American West Presents the 2026 Tentpole Events
(January 8th, 2025 Los Angeles, CA)— Saturday, June 6, 2026, The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 35th annual American Indian Arts Market. Enjoy early, members-only access to the market, which features over 100 Native contemporary and traditional artists, and be the first to honor and see the 2025 Juried Award Winners in Basketry, Wood Carving, Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles, Sculpture, and Youth Recognition.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 Join the Autry for NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY & COWGIRL! Enjoy extended museum hours until 7:30pm and family-friendly activities for cowfolk of all ages. Enjoy trick ropers on the plaza, cowboy poetry, live music on the plaza, country line dancing lessons, film screenings and docent-led tours. See exhibitions like the Cowboy Gallery, Imagined Wests, and Western Frontiers: Stories of Fact and Fiction. Autry members enjoy early access, free admission, and a Member Cookout.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 The Autry invites you to enjoy a carnival on the lawn, activities for the whole family, special museum tours and access, and more! Now more than ever, the Autry is committed to supporting our community during this and future rebuilding phases, serving as a place of respite and celebration for the arts, history, and culture of our beloved city and region.
The Annual Autry Block Party will feature:
· Cultural Music and Dance Stage on the Plaza
· Carnival Games, Bounce Houses, Mechanical Bull, Ferris Wheel, and Mini Train
· Live Music on the South Lawn and East Garden Lawn · Plein Air Painting by the California Art Club · Horse Photo Op and Grooming Workshops by Urban Saddles
· Touch-A-Truck: Meet and Honor Local Emergency Responder Heroes on the East Garden Lawn
· Docent-Led Tours
· PBS Character Meet and Greet in the Lobby
· Car Show Featuring Classic Cars, Hot Rods, and Luxury Vehicles
· Family Play Space with Educational Activities for Kids and Families
· Market Vendors and Community Partner Booths on the South Lawn
· Food Trucks and Beverage Stations, and so much more
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Press Inquiries
Tayler Young
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
323.495.4261
tyoung@theautry.org