Community Day: Celebrating Indigenous Art & Culture

Join us as we celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month. Spend the day with us as we explore the rich heritage of the First Nations through dance, drums, hands-on activities, and more. Explore the galleries where art comes to life. Bring the whole family to experience the beauty of indigenous traditions & culture.

Timeline of Performances:

12pm | DJ Kicks off the Day

12:35pm | Welcome & Land Acknowledgement - Darryl Dwayne & Ashley Mendoza, City of Newark Remarks and Welcome Central Ward Council Woman McIver

1pm | Dance Performance - Traditional & Open Dance Styles Format Accompanied by The Red Blanket Singers

2pm | Drum Workshop & Musical Performance

3pm | Dance Performance - Traditional & Open Dance Styles Format Accompanied by The Red Blanket Singers

4pm | Drum Workshop & Musical Performance

4:35–5pm | DJ closes out the day

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Community Days are presented by Horizon Foundation of New Jersey.

Host or Publisher Newark Museum of Art