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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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Event Highlights and Schedule for 2024
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 25, 2024
10am-4pm Area schools invited to the event. 10am - Opening
10:30am - Miss Indian World First Runner Up Arella LaRose 11am – Storytelling 12pm – Panel Discussion: Artists and/or Native Organizations 12:30pm – MMIW Gallery Show with Linda Lawson, Curator 1pm - Presentations: Artists and/or Native Organizations 1:30pm – John Paul Hodge, Singer & Songwriter 2pm – Win Ama Baké Yach Ma – Kashia Pomo Dancers 3pm – Manchester – Point Arena Pomo Dancers |
Saturday, October 26, 2024
10am-4pm
Artists Exhibiting All Day 10am – Opening
10:30am - Peggy Berryhill, Founder of the Native Media Resource Center 11am – Sonoma County Pomo Dancers 11:30am - MMIW Gallery Show with Linda Lawson, Curator 12pm – Native Queens Design with Founder Virginia Hedrick (Exclusive Product Launch) 12:30pm – Pomo Tile Project, Bonnie Lockhart, Meyo Marrufo & Eric Wilder 1pm – Hula Dancers 1:30pm - Presentations: Artists and/or Native Organizations 2pm - Storytelling 3pm – Pomo Dancers |
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 2024 will mark the 8th 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 8th annual gathering October 25-26, 2024.
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 8th annual gathering October 25-26, 2024.
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.
