Transforming Community
Celilo Falls: An Evening of Music, Storytelling, and Discussion!
Join NACF and the Oregon Symphony for a free evening of performance and conversation centered on Celilo Falls—a multimedia work honoring the history and spirit of Celilo Village. Celilo Falls reflects on the cultural loss caused by The Dalles Dam and the enduring resilience of Native communities.
Featuring Native artists and a live performance, with a Q&A moderated by NACF President Shyla Spicer.
Introducing the Native Arts + Cultures Foundation’s Quarterly Magazine!
We’re launching something new! A space for Indigenous artists, curators, and thinkers to share their stories, ideas, and creative visions. This March, our first issue debuts during the Heard Museum Indian Fair + Market at the Phoenix Art Museum, featuring essays and reflections from some of the most compelling voices in Native arts and cultures today.
Native Arts + Cultures Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 SHIFT Program
We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 SHIFT: Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts program!
SHIFT supports Native artists, curators, and cultural practitioners in developing expansive projects for community engagement and presentation in collaboration with partner organizations.
Newly Updated Artist Resources Page
The Native Arts + Cultures Foundation is dedicated to supporting the creativity of Indigenous artists across the country. Explore our revamped Resources for Artists page, now featuring the latest opportunities for grants, workshops, residencies, and more—all designed to support your artistic journey!
Pictured: Mikaela Shafer (Hopi), 2023 LIFT Awardee
Join Our Membership Program
Being a member is one of the best ways to help us advance our growing impact – supporting the power of art and storytelling, and investing in Native artists and culture bearers.
Learn more about NACF membership and join our community of members today!
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I was taught that our arts carry the spirit of the people. It is through art that we know ourselves. It’s through art into the world and it is through art cultures will be remembered.
– Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) NACF Board Chair & U.S. Poet Laureate