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Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Accepting Submissions: June 15, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Join us at the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center (PISVC) Open House following the 42nd Annual NAC Parade for a day of connection, culture, and community celebration.
As part of this special event, we are proud to present our inaugural Indigenous Art Show, an exhibition showcasing the creativity, stories, and perspectives of artists whose work reflects the strength, resilience, innovation, and leadership of Indigenous communities.
Whether you are attending the PISVC Open House, supporting local artists, or sharing your own creative vision, we invite you to be part of this meaningful celebration.
Artists are invited to share works that honor Indigenous knowledge, resilience, innovation, leadership, and the enduring strength of Native communities in alignment with this year's theme: "Voices That Shape Tomorrow". Check out our art exhibition details and submit your work to be displayed at the PISVC Open House.
Submissions due by Sept. 1, 2026.
The Indigenous Art Show is open to:
Artists may submit work in the following categories:
Artwork Limits:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until capacity is reached.
To ensure a safe and successful exhibition, all artwork must:
Framing and mounting are not required. A limited number of easels may be available upon request.
Each submission must include a brief written statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme: "Voices That Shape Tomorrow".
Artist statements will:
This is a family-friendly public event.
Submitted artwork may not contain:
Artwork that does not meet these guidelines will not be accepted.
The Indigenous Art Show will recognize one outstanding young artist whose work best represents the theme: "Voices That Shape Tomorrow".
This award celebrates emerging leaders who use creativity, vision, and cultural expression to inspire positive change and help shape the future.
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