Our annual Indigenous Community Art Market & Community Fashion Showcase was held on Saturday, March 02, 2024! Both events highlighted and supported Native American artists, creatives, craftspeople, and designers from the region who will showcase their latest jewelry, art, clothing, textiles, and handcrafted items.
To view photos from our 2024 Fashion Show, click here
This year’s outdoor market was held at the Phoenix Indian Center and featured over 60 vendors. We want to thank everyone who came and supported our artists, vendors and small business owners.
We want to thank everyone who came to attend our annual Indigenous Community Fashion Showcase on Saturday, March 02!
“Threads From The Land” served as our 2024 theme as we highlighted Indigenous designers and creatives who showcased their work that was inspired by their culture and community. Thank you to our guest em-cees Colton Shone (Diné) Anchor and Reporter for Az Family and Mary Kim Titla (San Carlos Apache) Executive Director of United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. for making this event fun and engaging! Our five featured designers included:
Rosine Tree | Ro Tree
Michelle Luna | Bitterwater for Redhouse
Lenaya Tso | Beading Soul Creation
Wendell Sakiestewa | Hopi Wen Saks
Iris Smith | Naabé Swimwear
We also had 22 entries for our Community Fashion Showcase. Judges selected the following winners in these categories:
Juniors (7 – 12 years old)
First – Deldryn Ashley
Second – Alma Heaton
Third – Kylie Dezhone Guy
Teen
First – Rolaina Morgan
Adult
First – Helena Tsosie
Second – Sage Mountainflower
Third – Kevin Dakota Duncan
Elder
First – Kathleen Tom-Garcia
Second – Jennifer James
Third – Bonnie Woodie
Thank you to this year’s sponsors Brophy College Preparatory, Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise and Cook Native American Ministries Foundation.
We also want to thank our event co-chairs Shaliyah Ben (Diné) with Idyllwild Arts and Robert Black of Fashion By Robert Black
For questions about sponsorships or to get more information call us at 602-264-6768.
Click here to view photos from the 2022 event.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jason Dial