Layli Long Soldier
Layli Long Soldier’s writing is keen, pensive and deliberate. She thoroughly examines the construction and deconstruction and meaning of her message in order to imbue each verse with the desired deliverance and power.
Linda Hogan
As a novelist, poet and essayist, Pulitzer nominee Linda Hogan writes with a commanding style and an introspective touch that moves readers.
James Luna
Throughout his career, performance artist James Luna’s work has rejected the general public notion of “Being an Indian.” Now he is creating a new multimedia performative and installation work that examines “cultural authenticity”.
Anna Tsouhlarakis
Anna Tsouhlarakis is a visual artist who wants her work to help redefine what Native American art is and can be.
David A. Boxley
David A. Boxley is a master carver whose intricate designs pay homage to his ancestors in order to ensure that the art form that was almost lost endures.
Stephen Qacung Blanchett
Stephen Blanchett’s musical mission is reflected in his work as a member of the band Pamyua, who are known for fusing traditional Yup’ik drum songs with contemporary sounds.
Clarissa Rizal
Clarissa Rizal nurtures her creative vision by incorporating a deeply rooted daily spiritual practice in her traditional Tlingit button blanket robes, Chilkat robes, Ravenstail robes and weavings.
Starr Kalāhiki
Starr Kalāhikis early musical influence was gospel, jazz and bossa nova. Now inspired by the poetry and songs of Queen Lili’uokalani (Hawaii’s last queen), she recently launched a performance production entitled “The Lili’u Project.”
Martha Redbone
Theater audiences are swooning over newcomer Martha Redbone. Known for her music, Redbone is ambitiously delving into theater with great success.
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Announces its Distinguished 2015 National Artist Fellowship Awardees
NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ITS DISTINGUISHED 2015 NATIONAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 6, 2015 – For the fifth year, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) awards its distinguished National Artist Fellowship to a new group of...
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Foundation Presentations in Alaska March 2015
Alaska Native Artists Events March 17-18 (VANCOUVER, Wash.) – Alaska Native, American Indian and Native Hawaiian artists are invited to connect with the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) at free outreach presentations in Fairbanks and Anchorage March 17-18. The...
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Foundation Presentations in Oklahoma March 2015
Oklahoma Native Artists Events March 10-12 (VANCOUVER, Wash.) – American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists are invited to connect with the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) at free outreach presentations in Tahlequah, Tulsa and Oklahoma City next...
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Open Call: 2015 NACF Artist Fellowships
Opportunity For American Indian, Alaska Native And Native Hawaiian Artists (VANCOUVER, Wash.) – American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists nationwide have until April 6 to apply for the 2015 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) Artist Fellowship. 2015...
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2014 NACF Artist Fellowships Awarded
Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Awards Fellowships To 16 Artists In 10 States (VANCOUVER, Wash.) – From a national call for entries to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) has awarded...
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Nora Naranjo Morse
Known foremost for her work with clay, Nora Naranjo Morse is an artist whose works spans from pottery and figurines to installation exhibits and large-scale public art.
Kaili Chun
Using unconventional materials, multi-media installation artist Kaili Chun creates large-scale installations that often reference the impact the past continues to have on the present day.
Da-ka-xeen Mehner
Embedded in photography and self-portraiture the work of multimedia Installation Artist Da-ka-xeen Mehner includes sculptural elements, sound and video projections.
Shan Goshorn
Basketmaker Shan Goshorn, most known for expertly combining traditional weaving techniques with non-traditional materials, was awarded a 2014 NACF Traditional Artist Fellowship.
Jeremy Frey
Weaver Jeremy Frey was awarded a 2014 NACF Artist Fellowship for Traditional Arts in recognition of the outstanding quality of the baskets he makes.