The National Museum of the American Indian hosts it’s annual Native Art Market Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7–8 at its Washington, D.C., and New York City locations.
Featuring the work for more than 35 Native artists at each venue, the two-day event includes traditional and contemporary jewelry, basketry, paintings, sculpture, beadwork, photography and fine apparel from across the hemisphere. The market, located in the Potomac Atrium at the museum’s Washington location, will be open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The market at the New York location will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Diker Pavilion. Admission is free.
The Washington location will host a members’ preview Friday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. No tickets required.
In New York, a ticketed preview event featuring Native food and an artist talk with Lois Sherr Dubin, author of The History of Beads and North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment, will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased by calling (212) 514-3750 or visiting the museum’s website.