11th annual Native Arts Festival slated for Sunday
Indigenous peoples have been crafting beautiful artwork that expresses who they are as a people, a culture and customs that have been passed down for thousands of years.
With November being Native American Heritage Month, the Narragansett tribe will continue to spread their culture and artistic traditions with the people of South County.
Storytelling, singing, and a variety of arts will be showcased at the Tribe’s eleventh annual Native American Arts Festival Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett.
This free event features Native American artists and entertainers from the region, artists will be showcasing a variety of mediums, jewelry, fine art and accessories. Traditional foods, storytelling, demonstrations, raffles and a silent auction will also be featured.
The event isn’t just about selling it’s also about raising awareness, education is a key part of the festival. Each year the tribe brings in an educator to share and engage the public with a cultural display explaining how life was years ago and how they are continuing these practices in the present day.
“This event was created by the Narragansett Tribe’s Economic Development & Regulatory Commission to support our Native Artists by providing a space to share this rich and vibrant work that continues today within our local community and beyond”
For more information please contact nied2019@gmail.com. This event is organized by the Narragansett Tribe’s Economic Development Regulatory Commission.