Open House at the Center for Native Arts and Cultures

Please join the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) for a day of activation at the new Center for Native Arts and Cultures! The Open House event at the Center provides an opportunity to view NACF’s inaugural exhibition, “Where the Waters Come Together,” meet NACF staff, and hear about future plans for the Center of Native Arts. Visitors can participate in various art activations throughout the building as well as witness performances by Indigenous artists.

NACF took ownership of the historic Yale Union building in Southeast Portland, Oregon, on February 26, 2021. We are excited to open this vibrant gathering space to the public with this community event in conjunction with our new exhibition. We look forward to seeing you!

JOIN US APRIL 23

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022 @ 11:00am-4:00pm Pacific Time

WHERE: Center for Native Arts and Cultures, 800 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

FOOD: Tamale Boy

* This event is free and open to the public, registration is recommended.

INTERACTIVE ART

PERFORMANCES

Lukas Angus

CARVING CHILDREN’S CANOE
Youth to adult have the opportunity to learn about Canoe culture and have the opportunity to try their hand at carving

Michaila Taylor

BEAD MAKING
Cut, core and sand the stalk of the Devils Club plant to make your own bead. String a beaded necklace with glass beads and the bead you created.

Daniela Del Mar – WEBSITE

PRINTMAKING<
Collaborate on a design, learn the technique of print making.

AC RAMÍREZ ARRELAÑO

COMMUNITY WEAVING PROJECT
Learn, create and complete a weaving.

Ed Edmo

STORYTELLING

Talia Reasoner

SINGER & JINGLE DANCER

Grupo Masato – WEBSITE

MUSIC

COVID-19 PROTOCOL:

Masks are preferred and strongly recommended while visiting the Center for Native Arts and Cultures. All event participants will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The health of our staff, elders and visitors is very important to us and we thank you for helping us keep the Center a safe environment.