September 2, 2023 - September 3, 2023
Iroquois Museum
324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY, 12029
September 2 & 3 – 40th Annual Iroquois Arts Festival
This event centers on the celebration of Iroquois creativity and self-expression by featuring an all Iroquois Art Market open to Iroquois artists by invitation only. Both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts are showcased.
The Sky Dancers from Six Nations Reserve in Ontario will perform traditional Iroquois social dances, and may invite the public out onto the dance floor to participate Onondaga storyteller Perry Ground will return with dramatic tales of daring feats and astounding adventures.
Family activity area will feature participatory crafts.
Local wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will discuss wildlife conservation in our region and present a variety of native animals including birds of prey.
The Museum’s archeology department will be available to help identify archeological finds and give demonstrations of flintknapping and other early technologies.
These events are made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum & Library Services, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information contact: [email protected]
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Date: September 2, 2023 - September 3, 2023
Location
Iroquois Museum
324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY, 12029
Organizer:
Contact: Heather Livengood
Phone: 518-296-8949
Email: [email protected]
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Iroquois Museum
324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY, 12029
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