Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
{{short description|Nonprofit arts organization in Oregon, U.S.}}
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| name = Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
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| formation = {{Start date|2008}}
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| founding_location = Vancouver, Washington
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| status = active
| purpose = grassroots community organization and outreach to listen to and amplify the voices of the Native arts community
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| location = Portland, Oregon
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| services = arts and culture fellowships
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| leader_title = President and CEO
| leader_name = Shyla Spicer (Yakama)
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| website = {{URL|nativeartsandcultures.org}}
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The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Native American artists, culture bearers, and Native-led arts organizations, providing them with support through fellowships and project funding.{{cite news |last1=Pogrebin |first1=Robin |title=New Group is Formed to Sponsor Native Arts |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/22/arts/22native.html?_r=0 |accessdate=23 June 2016 |agency=The New York Times |date=21 April 2009}} This philanthropic organization exclusively supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian arts and cultures in the United States.{{cite news |last1=Koepke |first1=Kelly |title=Native Arts & Culture Foundation supports Indian Country |url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2009/05/28/native-arts-culture-foundation-supports-indian-country-83756|accessdate=23 June 2016|agency=Indian Country Today Media Network|date=28 April 2009}}
NACF's president and CEO is Shyla Spicer, MBA, PMP (Yakama).{{cite news |last1=Hale |first1=Jamie |title=Meet the new leader working to turn Portland into a hub for Native arts and culture |url=https://www.hereisoregon.com/people/2024/01/meet-the-new-leader-working-to-turn-portland-into-a-hub-for-native-arts-and-culture.html |work=The Oregonian |agency=Oregonian Media Group |date=January 29, 2024}}
Founding and history
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, founded in 2008, is funded by contributions from the public, foundations, corporations, and affiliated organizations. It was launched with a $10 million commitment from the Ford Foundation, following a feasibility study demonstrating the need and interest in such an endowment.{{cite news |last1=Rave |first1=Jodi |title=Multimillion-dollar foundation will promote Native art |url=http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/multimillion-dollar-foundation-will-promote-native-art/article_ad6611e9-2452-5fb6-a9b3-16a38cab6df3.html|accessdate=23 June 2016|agency=Lincoln Journal Star|date=18 May 2008}}{{cite web |title=Native Arts and Cultures: Research, Growth and Opportunities for Philanthropic Support |url=https://www.giarts.org/sites/default/files/Native_Arts_and_Cultures.pdf |website=Grantmakers in the Arts|publisher=The Ford Foundation |accessdate=23 June 2016}} The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians near Sacramento, California, committed an additional $1.5 million.{{cite news|last1=Perry|first1=Douglas|title=Native arts foundation launches with Portland base|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/art/index.ssf/2009/04/native_arts_foundation_launche.html|accessdate=23 June 2016|agency=The Oregonian/Oregon Live|date=29 April 2009}}
Walter Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) was the founding Chairman of the Board of Directors. Other founding board members were Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) poet and musician; Elizabeth Woody (Warm Springs/Wasco/Navajo), writer and cultural specialist from the Warm Springs Reservation; Marshall McKay (Yocha Dehe Wintun, 1952–2021), chairman of the Rumsey Rancheria; Letitia Chambers, a private consultant, and Buffy St. Marie, the singer/activist.{{cite web |title=National Native Arts and Cultures Foundation |url=http://www.narf.org/cases/arts-cultures-foundation/ |website=Native American Rights Fund |accessdate=23 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217203107/http://www.narf.org/cases/arts-cultures-foundation/|archive-date=17 February 2015|url-status=dead}}
NACF was formerly headquartered inn Vancouver, Washington.{{cite news |title=Native Arts & Cultures Foundation |url=https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/features/nonprofit-spotlight/native-arts-cultures-foundation |work='Philanthropy News Digest |date=March 25, 2014}} Lulani Arquette (Native Hawaiian) served as the founding president until December 2023.
Infrastructure
In 2020, the NACF was given Yale Union building in Portland, Oregon, as part of the #LandBack movement. The organizations hosts free monthly community tours through the space and holds changing art exhibitions there.
Artist Fellowships
The NACF awards several Fellowships for Native American artists working in a range of visual, performing, and literary arts.{{Cite web|url=https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/native-arts-culture-foundation-names-2018-mentor-artist-fellows/|title=Native Arts & Culture Foundation Names 2018 Mentor Artist Fellows|date=2018-04-18|website=Native News Online|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-08}} These include the National Artist Fellowship, Regional Arts Fellowships, and the Mentor Artist Fellowship. As of 2019, the Foundation has supported over 300 individual artists and arts organizations spanning 32 states. {{Cite web|url=https://www.nbc-2.com/story/40834721/native-arts-and-cultures-foundation-announces-open-call-for-mentor-artist-fellowship-applications|title=Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Announces Open Call for Mentor Artist Fellowship Applications|website=www.nbc-2.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-08}}
= Mentor Artist Fellows =
== National Artist Fellows ==
- Allison Akootchook Warden
- Anthony Hudson / Carla Rossi
- Bently Spang
- Brian Adams
- Cary Morin
- Ciara Leina`ala Lacy
- Courtney M. Leonard
- Elizabeth Woody
- Frank Waln
- Heid E. Erdrich
- Jeff Peterson
- Jim Denomie
- Kalani Pe’a
- Linda Infante Lyons
- Luci Tapahonso
- Marques Hanalei Marzan
- Melissa S. Cody
- Michael Wasson
- Pōhaku Kaho`ohanohano
- RYAN! Feddersen
== Upper Midwest Artist Fellowships ==
Additional projects
In 2013, through the Bridge Initiative: Art + Health, NACF funded four programs supporting health and vitality of Native communities in California.
In January 2023, NACF published a literary anthology, The Larger Voice: Celebrating the Work of Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Literature Fellows. Rena Priest (Lummi Nation), Washington State Poet Laureate edited the book, and NACF board member and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo (Mvskoke) contributed a forward.{{cite news |last1=Schilling |first1=Vincent |url=https://nativeviewpoint.com/native-arts-and-cultures-foundations-larger-voice-publication-available-as-a-free-download/ |title=Native Arts and Cultures Foundation's "Larger Voice" publication available as a free download |work=Native Viewpoint |date=January 8, 2023}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org Native Arts and Cultures Foundation], official website
- [https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/native-arts-and-cultures-foundation Native Arts & Cultures Foundation] Google Arts & Culture
- [https://books.google.com/books?id=68r8zgEACAAJ The Larger Voice: Celebrating Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Literature Fellows] (2023)
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Category:501(c)(3) organizations
Category:2008 establishments in the United States
Category:Arts organizations established in 2008
Category:Awards honoring indigenous people
Category:Native American arts organizations
Category:Native American culture
Category:Native American organizations
Category:Native Hawaiian culture
Category:Non-profit organizations based in Washington (state)