AKWESASNE, NY – The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show will take place on Saturday, July 6 at Generations Park. The art market is presented by Akwesasne Travel, the cultural tourism initiative of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Economic Development Division.
“We want our friends, neighbors and visitors from all over to experience Akwesasne’s vibrant arts and culture,” said Dwayne Thomas, Economic Development Director. “By showcasing the world-class creativity of our artists right here in our community, we are offering a unique experience for visitors to learn about our people, our culture, and artistic tradition right from the source.”
Generations Park transforms as artists and makers gather to exhibit their work and demonstrate cultural art practices. The juried art show will feature the best traditional and contemporary works by some 60 Mohawk artists of Akwesasne, who will be on hand throughout the day. The event is expected to include more than 100 local and regional vendors and will feature live music, demonstrations and entertainment. The line-up includes exciting Smoke Dance and Hoop Dance performances, as well as Haudenosaunee social songs and dances led by the Native North American Traveling College.
The event will begin at 10:00am with the presentation of a $1,000 Best of Show award and honors across 12 categories, followed by the opening of the market. The public is invited to attend.
The project is supported by a Market New York grant awarded to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe from Empire State Development and I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
