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Information for Artists

Festival Dates: June 8 & 9, 2024

The American Indian Arts Festival will take place on the grounds of the Autry Museum June 8-9, 2024.

The application deadline is April 5, 2024. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; you will receive an answer within 3 weeks after submitting a completed application including images of your current work. The application fee of $30 is nonrefundable. 

Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis and are subject to a non-refundable late fee of $50 on top of the $30 application fee.

Step 1: 

Download, complete and save the application to your device 


Step 2:

 Pay the application fee here 


Step 3: You will receive a confirmation email with a link to upload your completed application and images to Dropbox. 


The Autry Museum encourages youth artists and the inter-generational sharing of culture and artistic expression. Artists under 18 years of age may accompany an adult artist who has been accepted at the Festival. There is no application fee or booth fee for youth artists.

Youth Artist Registration Form


Applying by mail? Download, complete, and save the application to your device. Print and mail it to the Autry with a check or money order for $30 payable to the Autry Museum. Include photographs of your work with your completed application. MAIL TO: Patty Carmack, Autry Museum AIAM, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 

Indian Arts and Craft Act

The American Indian Arts Marketplace at the Autry abides by the American Indian Arts and Craft Act of 1990. All artwork sold on the grounds of the American Indian Arts Marketplace is sold by the American Indian artist who has created the piece. All art must be the artist's original work.

California Seller's Permit

You are responsible for obtaining your own California Seller's Permit. You must have a valid California Seller's Permit on file in the festival office to set up your booth. If you have questions regarding the permit application contact the State of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration at 1.800.400.7115 or visit their website at http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/sutprograms.htm. Allow at least three (3) weeks for your permit to be processed and sent to you!

Airport Information

Burbank Airport

  • 7 miles from the Autry
  • 10 to 15 minutes travel time (depending on traffic)

Los Angeles International Airport

  • 30 miles from the Autry
  • 40 to 120 minutes travel time (depending on traffic)

Lodging Information

BURBANK

Burbank Inn and Suites
(5 FWY-Alameda exit)
180 West Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
818/842-1114

Extended Stay America – Burbank Airport
2200 Empire Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
818/567-0952

Hilton Garden Inn
(5 Fwy Olive exit northbound or Verdugo exit going southbound near Burbank Media Shopping Center)
401 S. San Fernando Rd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818/509-7964

Hotel Burbank (formerly Holiday Inn)
(5 Fwy Olive exit northbound or Verdugo exit going southbound near Burbank Media Shopping Center)
150 East Angeleno Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
818/841-4770

Marriott Residence Inn (Same exit information as Holiday Inn)
321 Ikea Way
Burbank, CA 91502
818/260-8787

Safari Inn
(5 Fwy-Olive exit or 134 Fwy-Buena Vista exit)
1911 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
818/845-8586

GLENDALE

Extended Stay America
1377 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91201
818/956-6665

Glendale Express (formerly Days Inn)
450 W. Pioneer Dr.
Glendale, CA 91203
818/956-0202

Embassy Suites
800 N Central Ave.
Glendale, CA 91203
818/550-0828

Hilton Hotel
100 West Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
818/956-5466

Rodeway Inn (off the 5 Fwy/Colorado exit)
(Across from Glendale Galleria and Americana Shopping malls)
200 W. Colorado Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204
818/246-7331

Vagabond Inn (off the 5 Fwy/Colorado exit)
(Across from Glendale Galleria and Americana Shopping malls)
120 W. Colorado Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204
818/240-1700

Contact Artist Relations

Patty Carmack
pcarmack@theautry.org
323.495.4389

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of 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.