WHAT IS THE NATIVE ARTS EXPO?

A Journey of Indigenous Expression

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, and where stories are woven into every brushstroke, bead, and rhythm. The Native Arts Expo is a vibrant celebration of indigenous creativity like no other. 

Native Arts Expo 7, October 2023. Photo by Eric Fingal.

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Event Highlights

The Native Arts Expo is more than an art show—it's one of the few opportunities on the Mendocino Coast to spend a day immersed in Indigenous culture.

Visitors are invited to meet artists, hear their stories, enjoy music and dance, explore traditional knowledge, and experience Native cultures through authentic voices and personal connections.
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Whether you're discovering Native art for the first time or returning to celebrate with us, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the creativity, resilience, and living traditions of Indigenous communities.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

3 Days Celebrating Art and Indigenous Culture

​To celebrate our 10th and final year of hosting this event, we are bringing it back to where it began in Gualala on July 25th, 2026, and then ending in October at Mendocino October 16-17 for the 2 day celebration. Let the Native Arts Expo be your portal to a world where art transcends boundaries, and where tradition breathes life into innovation.

Call to Artists

Pomo Dancers at the Native Arts Expo 8, Mendocino Art Center 2024.

HOW WE DO IT

Thank You to our 2025 Event Sponsors

​The Native Arts Expo is made possible by our generous sponsors, volunteers, and organizations that support the event.

Learn More About Our Sponsors and how to donate in 2026