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Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Accepting Submissions: June 15, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Join us for our first-ever Indigenous Art Show, a celebration of creativity, culture, and community held after the 42nd Annual NAC Parade at the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center Open House. This special exhibition highlights the powerful voices, stories, and perspectives that continue to inspire future generations.
Through visual art, artists are invited to share works that honor Indigenous knowledge, resilience, innovation, leadership, and the enduring strength of Native communities.
Check out our art exhibition details and submit your work to be displayed at the PISVC Open House. Submissions due by Sept. 1, 2026.
FEATURED AWARD
One Youth Artist (ages 18-24) whose artwork best embodies the theme "Voices That Shape Tomorrow" will receive the 2026 Youth Leadership Award and a $1,000 prize.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
Open To:
• Tribal and Non-Tribal Artists
• NAC Residents
• NAC Staff
• Community Members
AGE CATEGORIES
Youth Division: Ages 18-24
Adult Division: Ages 25+
ACCEPTED MEDIUMS
• Paintings
• Drawings
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Jewelry
• Fashion Design
• Textile Arts
• Beadwork
• Mixed Media
SUBMISSION LIMITS
Maximum Submissions: One submission per artist
Maximum Artwork Size: 36 inches x 48 inches (3 ft x 4 ft)
Participation Capacity:
Youth Division – 20 Artists Maximum
Adult Division – 20 Artists Maximum
Space is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until capacity is reached. Early submissions are encouraged.
DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS
Artwork must:
• Be self-supported
• Fit on an easel or display table
• Not require wall mounting
• Not require electricity
• Not contain liquids
• Not contain edible materials
• Not produce sparks, smoke, fire, or hazardous effects
Framing is not required.
Mounting is not required.
Easels may be available upon request; however, quantities will be limited.
CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
All artwork must be appropriate for a family-friendly public event.
The following content is prohibited:
• Drug-related imagery
• Alcohol-related imagery
• Drug paraphernalia
• Gang-affiliated content
• Excessive violence
• Hate speech
• Explicit content
• Offensive, degrading, or discriminatory imagery
ARTIST STATEMENT
As part of the submission process, artists will be required to provide a brief written statement explaining how their artwork connects to the theme. Artist statements will be reviewed as part of the judging process and may be displayed alongside artwork during the event.
JUDGING & RECOGNITION
The Youth Leadership Award recipient will be selected based on both the artwork and the artist's written statement regarding the theme connection. Final award categories and recognition details will be announced at a later date.
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