The 2009 Native American Art Festival, “The Gathering” will highlight over 200 of the finest Southwest Native American artists.
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What happens at the Native American Arts Festival?
The Native American Arts Festival features more than 200 award-winning artists and showcases both traditional and modern Native American Art. Jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving, kachinas, painting, beadwork and more will be available for viewing. The cultures and traditions of the Native Southwest are a major part of this festival, with authentic foods, artist demonstrations, musical performances, and traditional dancing.When is the Native American Arts Festival?
Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Where is the Native American Arts Festival?
The festival will be held at Scout Park, 200 W. Fairway Drive in Litchfield Park. To get there, take I-10 W. to Exit #128, go north to Wigwam Blvd., east to to Old Litchfield Rd., left to Fairway Dr.How do I get tickets for the Native American Arts Festival and how much are they?
Admission is $8 for adults $5 for seniors (55+), and children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Litchfield Park Rec Center, 100 Old Litchfield Rd in Litchfield Park.Are there discounts to the Native American Arts Festival?
Not that I know of.What else should I know about the Native American Arts Festival?
Here is the schedule of performances for both days of the event:- 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- 10:45 a.m. Native American Flutist Mac Lopez
- 11:15 a.m. Announce Winners of Jury Contest
- 11:30 a.m. Arvil Bird & One Nation the 2007 Native American Music Award Artist of the Year
- 12:45 p.m. Native American Flutist Randy Kemp
- 1:30 p.m. Storyteller AllenRoy Paquin
- 2:15 p.m. Arvil Bird & One Nation the 2007 Native American Music Award Artist of the Year
- 3:30 p.m. Moontee Sinquah Sr. World Champion Hoop Dancer 2008
