WHAT IS THE NATIVE ARTS EXPO?
A Journey of Indigenous ExpressionStep into a world where tradition meets innovation, and stories are woven into every brushstroke, bead, song, and rhythm. This year, the Native Arts Expo joins with the Noyo Bida Truth Project to create an extraordinary three-day celebration of Indigenous art, culture, knowledge, and community.
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Native Arts Expo 7, October 2023. Photo by Eric Fingal.
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Event HighlightsThe 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. 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 CultureJoin us in Mendocino October 16–18, 2026, for a special three-day gathering celebrating living Indigenous cultures. The weekend begins with the 10th Annual Native Arts Expo, bringing together more than 30 Native artists and organizations for art, cultural demonstrations, music, dance, film, storytelling and meaningful connections.
As the Expo concludes Saturday afternoon, we’ll come together with the Noyo Bida Truth Project for a special evening concert before passing the gathering forward to Cha’ Hinthel, Cha’ Xo — One People, One Fire on Sunday—a day centered around ceremony, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, cultural sharing, food, music and community learning. Three days. Two Indigenous-led gatherings. One extraordinary weekend in Mendocino. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC |
Pomo Dancers at the Native Arts Expo 8, Mendocino Art Center 2024.
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