The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Art Market returns to the museum in Washington, D.C., Dec. 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. Visitors can meet Indigenous artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. Artists will offer authentic, hand-crafted works of art, including jewelry, fashion, photography and pottery. Serious collectors and casual shoppers will find one-of-a-kind pieces at a wide range of prices.
During breaks from shopping at Native Art Market, visitors can enjoy curator-led tours of three of the museum’s exhibitions, including its newest, “Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe.” Tours will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7. Also on Dec. 7, the museum will offer a tour of the National Native American Veterans Memorial at 3:30 p.m. in commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day.
Young visitors can enjoy a make-and-take winter craft in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center located on the museum’s third floor.
The museum’s espresso bar will offer a special winter menu for both days of the art market. Must-try items include warm hibiscus juniper-spiced cider; champurrado, a traditional Mexican hot chocolate drink made with masa harina, and notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and piloncillo; and piñon, which are Mexican wedding cookies made with pine nuts.
This schedule is subject to change; visit AmericanIndian.si.edu for event updates.
