A diverse crowd of people gather in an open courtyard with red umbrellas, conversing and enjoying the atmosphere. In the background, a sign reads "Autry Museum" above the entrance.

Member Events

American Indian Arts Festival | Member Early Access

Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:30am

The Autry in Griffith Park

Admission:
Available to invited guests and all Autry members.
RSVP/Reservations:
Reservations Required | Please RSVP to Ryan Lichten in the Advancement office at 323-495-4262 or email rlichten@theautry.org

About the Event

The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 34th annual American Indian Arts Festival. Enjoy early, member-only access to the festival with 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.

Schedule of events:

8:30 a.m. | Complimentary coffee/pastries on the plaza (while supplies last).

8:45 a.m. | Artist Awards Announcement

9 a.m. | The festival opens for exclusive, early-access shopping for Autry members.

10 a.m. | The festival is open to the public.

Presenting Sponsors:

This event is generously sponsored by Davey Williams. 

American Indian Arts Festival is sponsored by: David W. Cartwright · Snowdy Dodson · Leslie and Aaron Kern · The Plummer Family · Lora and Robert Sandroni · Davey Williams

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.