Native Arts Fall Gathering

Presenter
NEFA
When
11.30.12, 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where

The Roots Arts and Cultural Center, 276 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

  • Parking is available in the area for a fee; we are working on securing discounted parking and will update.
  • Limited travel support is available; contact Dawn Spears (617.951.0010 x525) for information. 
Phone
401.272.7422
Website
http://rootsprovidence.com/
Who should attend
All Native American artists or organizations and anyone interested in New England Native American art.
Cost
Free admission; refreshments will be served.
RSVP

RSVP by November 26 to Summer Confuorto (617.951.0010 x533)

Native Arts Directory "Live!"

The event will include:

  • updates from NEFA and  the Native Arts program
  • a mini-market (organizations and artists are welcome to display work)
  • artist share: 5-10 minute presentations on  your recent project or another interesting topic

Please let Dawn Spears (617.951.0010 x525) know by Fri. 11/16/12 if you would like to reserve a table or are interested in presenting.

CONFIRMED ATTENDEES

Confirmed Organizations

  • Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum
  • Aquinnah Cultural Center

Confirmed Artists

  • Angel Smith, Narragansett, Artist, Illustrator, Writer
  • Linda Coombs, Aquinnah Wampanoag Artist
  • Anita “Motherbear” Peters, Mashpee Wampanoag artist
  • Brenda Hill, Tuscarora, Six Nations; traditional and contemporary pottery
  • Toni Scott, Narragansett artist
  • Anemome Mars, Narragansett artist
  • Mishki Thompson, Narragansett artist

Confirmed Performing Artists

  • Jennifer Kreisberg, Tuscarora, Vocalist, Activist, Member of group “Ulali”
  • Mwalim 'DaPhunkeeProfessor,' Mashpee Wampanoag Performing Artist, writer and digital media artist, will perform songs and poetry from his latest album "DEEP Soul Chants & Hollers"
  • Stone Wolf Tryad, elder of the Pocasset Wampanoag tribe, will perform with a primarily instrumental trio of tom tom, bass, and twelve string guitar for dance and prayer.