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Member Events

American Indian Arts Festival | Member Early Access & Awards Announcement

The Autry in Griffith Park

Admission:
Available to invited guests and all Autry members.
RSVP/Reservations:
Reservations Required | Please RSVP to the Membership Office at 323.495.4326

About the Event

The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 35th 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 2026 Juried Award Winners in Basketry, Wood Carving, Painting, Mixed Media, Textiles, Sculpture and Youth Recognition.

Schedule of events: 

8:30 a.m.   Complimentary coffee and pastries on the plaza (while supplies last)
8:45 a.m.   Artist Awards Announcement
9 a.m.   The market opens for exclusive, early-access shopping for Autry members
10 a.m.   The market opens to the public

 

AM/AFT   Wildhorse Singers and Dancers
AM/AFT   Hoop Dancing with Terry Goedel and Hoop Dance Workshop
AM/AFT   Films from the Sundance Institute Indigenous Program in the Autry Theatre
AM/AFT   Native Voices Festival of New Plays- staged play readings from indigenous playwrights

 

2026 American Indian Arts Market is sponsored by:

Department of Cultural Affairs · Leslie and Aaron Kern · Nissan Foundation · 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.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park 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.