Native Arts + Cultures Foundation
Native Arts + Cultures Foundation
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Portland, OR 97214-2387 USA
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Native Arts + Cultures Foundation
The Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Native American artists, culture bearers, and Native-led arts organizations throughout the United States. Founded in 2008, NACF is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and serves American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Mission and Purpose
NACF's mission is to advance equity and cultural knowledge by utilizing the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change. The organization achieves this through various programs, including fellowships and project funding, all designed to uplift Indigenous artistic and cultural practices.
History
NACF was established following a feasibility study highlighting the need for dedicated support for Native arts. Initial funding came from a $10 million commitment by the Ford Foundation, with additional support from the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians. Founding board members included notable figures such as Walter Echo-Hawk (Pawnee), Joy Harjo (Mvskoke), and Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Programs and Initiatives
- Artist Fellowships: NACF offers several fellowship programs, including the National Artist Fellowship, Regional Arts Fellowships, and Mentor Artist Fellowship. These support Native artists across visual, performing, and literary arts.
- SHIFT Program: Focuses on transformative change through community-driven projects that address social issues from a Native perspective.
- LIFT Program: Provides one-year awards to emerging Native artists to develop new projects and advance positive social change.
- Community Engagement: NACF conducts educational outreach and community projects to foster cultural understanding and appreciation among broader audiences.
Infrastructure
In 2020, NACF received the Yale Union building in Portland as part of the #LandBack movement, which it uses as a hub for cultural preservation, exhibitions, and community events.
Leadership
As of recent years, Shyla Spicer (Yakama) serves as President and CEO, guiding NACF's strategic growth and community collaborations.
Impact
NACF has supported over 400 artists nationwide with grants totaling more than $16 million since its inception. It continues to expand its reach through national and international collaborations, promoting Native arts and cultures on a global scale.
[1] https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/native-arts-and-cultures-foundation-seeks-vice-president-of-community-impact/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Arts_and_Cultures_Foundation [3] https://murdocktrust.org/2023/04/stories-of-impact-native-arts-and-cultures-foundation [4] https://blog.americansforthearts.org/2021/06/25/native-arts-and-cultures-foundation-a-national-leader-supporting-indigenous-artists-and-engaging [5] https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org
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News
Emmilee Risling’s story is not just one of individual tragedy. Her disappearance and the lack of timely institutional response echo what Native communities have long known: that Indigenous lives are treated as disposable by systems not made for us. The epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) is not new. What is new is that national platforms like The New York Times are finally covering it with depth, with names, and with acknowledgment of the interwoven systemic failures. This kind of mainstream visibility matters. It can shift public attention, policy urgency, and resource distribution. But long before this article, Native families, organizers, and artists have been telling these stories, holding the ceremonies, and sounding the alarms. We honor their strength and persistence. We remember Emmilee and the countless others still missing and still unaccounted for. 📖 Read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/missing-persons-emmilee-risling.html #MMIP #EmmileeRisling #IndigenousJustice #NativeSovereignty #NativeArtsCultures #AccountabilityNow (fb)
Last week, the Current Administration released its proposed 2026 federal budget. It includes eliminating the NEA, NEH, and IMLS. Since then, hundreds of arts organizations have reported losing NEA funding they were already awarded. An informal count puts the damage at nearly 500 rescinded grants and over $25 million lost so far. Among those affected is Mass MoCA, which is currently exhibiting “Power Full Because We’re Different” by artist Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Cherokee), the first Native artist to represent the U.S. with a solo presentation at the Venice Biennale. This comes just weeks after the NEH cut $1.5 million from programs documenting boarding school survivors’ stories and removed Shelly Lowe (Navajo), the agency’s first Native chair. We know how easy it is to feel despair in moments like this. But history shows that creative resistance has always carried us forward. As institutions divest from the people, we must invest in one another. If your organization—especially Native- or community-led—has lost arts funding due to these cuts and you’re open to sharing your story, DM us or email storytelling@nativeartsandcultures.org. We want to help amplify your stories. The Native Arts + Cultures Foundation remains unwavering in our commitment to Native creativity, resilience, and joy. ++++ Image: Performance in front of the U.S. Pavilion, Venice Biennale | Photo by Federica Carlet #DefendArtsFunding #NEA #NEH #NativeArtists #IndigenousArt #JeffreyGibson #ArtsAreEssential #NativeCreativity #CulturalSovereignty #NACF (fb)
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Transforming CommunityThrough Native Arts Introducing the Native Arts Cultures Foundations Quarterly Magazine. Were launching something new. A space for Indigenous artists curators and thinkers to share their stories ideas and creative visions. This March our first issue debuts during the Heard Museum Indian Fair Market at the Phoenix Art Museum featuring essays and reflections from some of the most compelling voices in Native arts and cultures today.
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