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Sherman Indian School: 100+ Years of Education and Resilience

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

By the late nineteenth century, the federal government’s efforts to fully assimilate Native Americans had proved unsuccessful. Growing concerns over the welfare of Native communities led to the establishment of twenty-five federal off-reservation boarding schools for Native American children, where students could be formally educated and “civilized” through a strict program of academics, vocational training,…

Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Reclaiming the Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Reclaiming El Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies

Benton Museum of Art Pomona College 120 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA, United States

More than 140 Cahuilla baskets are housed at the Benton Museum of Art, and though they are aesthetically beautiful—which is part of what makes them art—they are not merely museum “specimens.” Rather, they represent the continuous relationships that Cahuilla people have with their traditions, ancestral knowledge, lands, and one another. Many of the Cahuilla baskets…

Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Bedford Gallery is pleased to present its latest exhibition, Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project, a photo-docuseries which highlights and celebrates inspiring stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities by providing a platform for them to tell their stories of the past, present, and future in their own voices…

Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

September 7, 2024 – June 21, 2026 Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery About the Exhibition Future Imaginaries explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over 50 artworks are on display, some…

New Exhibition: Brian Duane Tripp (1945-2022)

Clarke Historical Museum 240 E. Street, Eureka, CA, United States

Join the museum for a journey into the vibrant world of Brian Duane Tripp (1945-2022), a celebrated member of the Karuk Tribe whose artistic prowess and cultural contributions have left an indelible mark on history. Including the mural on the Clarke’s building in Opera Alley, “ The Sun Set Twice On The People That Day.”…

2024 California Native Creations Art Show

Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, California

The art show will again be hosted by the City of Santa Rosa, and held in the beautiful Person Senior Wing of the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. ​ Show opens to the public on Sept. 16  – Thursday, Nov. 21. Reception:  Friday, October 4,  from 5p.m. – 7p.m. Tri-County Pomo Dancers will join the event. Show…

Autry After Hours | Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Fashion

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the museum for a fashion-focused tour of their latest exhibition Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology  by curator Amy Scott. Schedule: 5:30 p.m. | Food and Beverages Available for Purchase 6 p.m. | Museum Galleries Open 7 p.m. | Fashion Tour by Amy Scott 9 p.m. | Museum Closes   About the Tour: Indigenous peoples have…

$5 – $18

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok – Opening Reception

Bartolini Gallery 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California

Opening Reception & Festival * Sunday, October 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin…

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok

Bartolini Gallery 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California

Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin Meely, Michelle Napoli, Nancy Napolitan, Jacquelyn Ross, Yana Ross, Kathleen Smith, Eric Wilder,…

Home Collections: Opening Reception

Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery Union St. BSS 104, Arcata, CA, United States

What are the sercret gems of art by Indigenous artists in your home? What are works that make you think of Home? What have you brought Home? These are questions that have brought works to this exhibition, join the galery in celebration of Home. Opening Reception: Thursday October 17th, 4:30-6 pm, Goudi'ni Gallery A part…

Home Collections: Exhibition Tour

Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery Union St. BSS 104, Arcata, CA, United States

What are the sercret gems of art by Indigenous artists in your home? What are works that make you think of Home? What have you brought Home? These are questions that have brought works to this exhibition, join the galery in celebration of Home. Exhibition Tour: Fri Oct 18th, 3pm-4pm, Goudi'ni Gallery A part of…

Opening Reception for Earth Story Ancestors: A Contemporary Indigenous Exhibit

The Presidio 1016 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, California

Come join the gallery for an evening of art, performances, and screenings. Paintings and a variety of artwork will be on display in the Tides Converge Exhibition Space main entrance through the end of February 22, 2025. Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5pm-8pm Location: The Presidio, 1016 Lincoln Blvd., Tides Converge, San Francisco, CA 94129…

Intrinsic: Belonging to the Land – Artist’s Talk & Reception

Sasse Museum of Art 300 South Thomas St., Pomona, California

The exhibit Intrinsic: Belonging to the Land serves as a celebration of Native resistance and cultural resilience. The showcased artists provide a glimpse into the vast tapestry of Native America. They were selected for their ability to bridge cultural traditions with contemporary innovation, reflecting an unbroken connection to their cultural heritage while embracing bold, contemporary forms. This…

Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California offers guests a first look at a significant collection that highlights Indigenous endurance and explores the vivid tapestry of contemporary Indigenous California life. Aguilar’s…

Free – $19

Contemporary Indigenous Voices Short Film Screening & Presentation

Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California

Join the library for this special event in Honor of Native American Heritage Month. The short film Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California's South Coast Range is an intimate portrayal of leaders of Indigenous communities, providing a platform for them to share their stories around connections to land, climate change, and rematriation: restoring the relationship between Indigenous people…

Malki Museum’s Founders History Exhibit Opening

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

Malki Museum's Founders History Exhibit Opening Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 4 pm @Malki Museum 11-795 Malki Rd. Banning, CA 92220

Indigenous DNA: Decolonized Native Art – Opening Ceremony

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, California

13 Indigenous artists on Friday, December 13th! Happens at the Olson Gallery inside the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop starting at 10 AM with an Opening Ceremony starting at 5:30 PM. Additional open gallery days on December 14th and December 18th with other viewings available by appointment. ARTISTS INCLUDE: Solange Aguilar (@shesanargonnaut), John Kuhs, Kai…

Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Exhibit Runs: January 12 – July 13, 2025 @The Fowler Musuem at UCLA Mark you calendars for the upcoming exhibit Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art.  It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living…

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