Joan Hill, one of the most celebrated Native women painters of the 20th century, walked over to the other side on June 16, 2020. In celebration of her memory, we are sharing her…
In response to the rapid shuttering of art galleries and museums to help slow the spread of COVID-19, First American Art Magazine launched a call for this virtual art exhibition. The Native art…
Santa Fe, NM – After a sustained nationwide search, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) board of directors chose Kimberly A. Peone (Colville/Eastern Cherokee) to serve as its new executive director. An…
Masked Heroes: Facial Coverings by Native Artists We have received an astonishingly large number of fantastic entries from coast to coast. Judging is taking place right. Due to the overwhelming response and the…
By America Meredith (Cherokee Nation) The terms traditional and contemporary are as common as nitrogen and oxygen at Native art events, yet these words don’t advance thoughtful discourse about Indigenous art. Rather, they…
The politics of the last year have been volatile, particularly for Indigenous peoples of Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia. It is profoundly important that those of us with media platforms use our voices to…