Native Fashion Brand ACONAV Awarded Scholarship That Raises Awareness for Fashion Entrepreneur Opportunities
ACONAV is a leading fashion brand in Arizona gaining popularity with its unique combinations of Native American culture and modern style. The growing popularity is matched with continued success for CEO & Designer, Loren Aragon of ACONAV. The year is off to a good start for the brand with news of being named a recipient of […]
Walker Art Center Presents A Showcase of Indigenous filmmakers & Storytellers Called INDIgenesis: GEN 3
Presented over two weeks, the series INDIgenesis: GEN 3, guest curated by indigenous filmmaker Missy Whiteman (Northern Arapaho and Kickapoo Nations), opens with an evening of expanded cinema and includes several shorts programs in the Walker Cinema and Bentson Mediatheque, an afternoon of virtual reality, and a closing-night feature film. The ongoing showcase of works by […]
Eighth Generation and Jamie Okuma Unite to Launch New “Ribbons” Wool Blanket
Seattle based Eighth Generation teamed up with renowned fashion artist Jamie Okuma to create the new “Ribbons” Wool Blanket design. Jamie Okuma’s (Luiseño and Shoshone-Bannock) beadwork, mixed media soft sculpture, and fashion design work have been showcased worldwide – and even featured in Vogue. The new “Ribbons” design is based on the artist’s own bold, striking ribbon […]
Save The Date: Native Fashion in the City 2020 Announces 7th Annual Event
Today, the Native Fashion in the City team (NFITC) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 7th Annual Native Fashion in the City 2020 Event, set to take place Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. The Premier Native American fashion event of North America is a runway show set in Denver, Colorado where […]
Huge Aboriginal Art Festival Sheds New Light On Contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art in South Australia
Tarnanthi: Festival of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art 2019 features the work of more than 1000 artists from across Australia in a range of mediums. The festival was launched at the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) on October 17 and runs through to January 27. The Art Gallery will host 30 collaborative or solo projects involving […]
Exhibition Featuring Contemporary Muslim Fashions On Display Until January
SAN FRANCISCO – Contemporary Muslim Fashions is the first major museum exhibition to explore the complex and diverse nature of Muslim dress codes worldwide. Organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, this pioneering exhibition examines how Muslim women—those who cover and those who do not—have become arbiters of style within and beyond their communities and, […]
All Eyes On: Mixed Blood Club
Mixed Blood Club finds the delicate balance between honoring ancestral traditions and creating modern and relevant limited edition pieces. From creating jewelry to vintage beaded denim, Mixed Blood Club provides collectors with the opportunity not only invest in pieces for their wardrobes but also to invest in the preservation, revitalization, and evolution of Métis beadwork. […]
American Indian Graduate Center Executive Director Recognized & Honored for National Impact
American Indian Graduate Center Executive Director Angelique Albert (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes) was honored with the President’s Making an Impact Nationally award from the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Foundation at their inaugural President’s Alumni Dinner. Hosted during their annual Founder’s Week celebration, the President’s Alumni Dinner celebrates achievements of distinguished SKC alumni from the […]
Here Are The Artists of this Year’s Mitchell Museum of the American Indian’s Fine Arts Holiday Market
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian announces the artists for this year’s Native American Fine Arts Holiday Market. The annual market features paintings, drawings, jewelry, beadwork, pottery, dreamcatchers, clothing and blankets, fetishes and more, all made by Indigenous artists from throughout the U.S. demonstrating and selling their artwork. The Holiday Market opens Friday, December […]
Beyond Essentials: 5 Statement Pieces from Native Designers You Should Own
Let these beautiful yet affordable statement items give your next outfit a much-needed upgrade for the season. These handpicked items belong to the best artisanal, distinctive pieces from talented designers you may not have heard of — until now. Custom Beaded Hoops by Kim Sierra View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artesanía […]
