Red Magic Art Festival to highlight Native local artists
Native American artists will be in the spotlight at Jackson Park this Sunday during the third annual Red Magic Art Festival, a free public event that will feature local Native artists and vendors, food, music, art activities and a visit from the Milwaukee Police Department horses.
The festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.
Harmony Hill, a member of the Oneida Nation and vice chair of the Oneida Nation Arts Board, founded the Red Magic nonprofit to promote Native American arts in affiliation with her own original artwork business, Harmony By Design. The Milwaukee-based art collective “passionately challenges dominant narratives and western definitions of fine art.”
The festival, intended to highlight the nonprofit’s mission and expose the community to Native artists, continues to grow. There is an entertainment schedule for the event available on the Red Magic Facebook page.
Additionally, Thunder Clan member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and artist Kimberly Crowley will offer black ash basket-making workshops while supplies last.
Local agencies and nonprofit organizations including the Social Development Commission, American Indian Chamber of Commerce and Strong Minds native will be present to offer resources.
“As a Native American, female artist, I started Red Magic with the mission of supporting and advancing Native American arts, artists and culture through advocacy, education and increased visibility,” Hill said. is 66. is 54.
She noted that Red Magic is dedicated to upholding Native American values and creating a space in the community to celebrate its culture.
“At Red Magic we seek our goals through a decolonized lens and challenge dominant colonial narratives of fine art,” Hill said. “We honor the journey of each artist and support native artists from every field of discipline and at every stage of development.”