An Immersive Indigenous Cultural Experience on the Mendocino Coast
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The Native Arts Expo is an artistic celebration of the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Indigenous communities. The event is for the public and showcases the incredible creativity and talent of Indigenous artists from across the nation and provides a platform for them to share their stories, traditions, and perspectives with the wider community.
Emerging and Professional artists of Indigenous art and culture, come to a place where people of all backgrounds can come together to learn, share, and appreciate the incredible beauty and creativity of Native art. This event is made possible by generous donations and in coordination with the Mendocino Art Center. 
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Mendocino Coast Headlands, just a short walk from the event location.
Arella La Rose (Kashia Pomo) sharing her paintings and displaying her dance regalia. Arella was also first runner up in the Miss Indian World 2024 competition and gave a presentation on her experience.
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Event Highlights and Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. Weather, travel delays, and other factors can impact the order of events. No matter what, we will have enough talented artists to make a great show!
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Friday, October 24, 2025
10am-4pm Area schools invited to the event.
10am - Opening Currently booking for the schedule and will include:
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
10am-4pm
Artists Exhibiting All Day 10am – Opening Currently booking for the schedule and will include:
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Event History
The Native Arts Expo started in 2015 and, after a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event returned in 2022. October 2025 will mark the 9th annual gathering.
The Gualala Arts Center was the first to host the event through their Global Harmony Series. As the event grew in size, an opportunity came about to host it at the Mendocino Art Center in 2023 and will take place there again for the 9th annual gathering October 24-25, 2025.
The event was designed as a way to facilitate cultural discussions and view indigenous perspectives through art. It is free to attend and open to the public. This event is a gathering of indigenous artists from North and South America.
It is open to artists at all levels and artistic mediums.
The Gualala Arts Center was the first to host the event through their Global Harmony Series. As the event grew in size, an opportunity came about to host it at the Mendocino Art Center in 2023 and will take place there again for the 9th annual gathering October 24-25, 2025.
The event was designed as a way to facilitate cultural discussions and view indigenous perspectives through art. It is free to attend and open to the public. This event is a gathering of indigenous artists from North and South America.
It is open to artists at all levels and artistic mediums.
