

American Indian Arts Festival
June 7–8, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Experience the vibrant celebration of Native American art and culture in Griffith Park! Browse and purchase exceptional contemporary and traditional artwork directly from Native artists from across the nation, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, basketry, and beadwork.
Interactive Experiences: Create, Connect, Imagine
- Star Wars meets Indigenous Design: Interact with HOPI R2, a collaborative creation by Hopi artist Duane Koyawena and engineer Joe Mastroianni, and join us for a conversation about the intersection of Indigenous aesthetics and modern technology.
- Indigenous Printmaking Lab: Create your own take-home linoleum block print featuring designs by River Tikwi Garza (Tongva).
- Poetry in the Galleries: Experience spoken word performances curated by filmmaker Pamela J. Peters (Diné).
- Living Traditions Dance Showcase: Witness traditional and contemporary hoop dance and powwow performances with the Wild Horse Singers and Dancers and Terry Goedel and Family.
- Future Generations Zone: Discover Indigenous stories, games, and hands-on activities designed for young families.
Admission includes entry to the museum's renowned exhibitions of Indigenous art and perspectives, including Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology; ReVOlt 1680/2180: Sirens & Sikas; and Human Nature, an exhibition exploring how traditional ecological knowledge can help current residents understand and care for our California environment.
Join us in honoring and celebrating the enduring spirit of Indigenous arts!
American Indian Arts Festival is sponsored by:
Leslie and Aaron Kern · Paloheimo Foundation · Davey Williams