A woman and two teenagers smile and interact with an artist seated at a table at an art fair, while another man stands beside them holding a rolled poster. Colorful artwork is displayed on panels in the background.

Autry Outdoors / Family Activities / Live Performances / Member Events

American Indian Arts Festival

June 7 and 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Autry in Griffith Park

Appropriate For:
Families, Custom
Admission:
Free for members. Includes museum admission.

Admission

Reserve for Saturday, June 7

Reserve for Sunday, June 8 

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!

About the Event

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.

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.


MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.