Indigenous Arts Day at the Jamestown Settlement is Saturday May 3rd- Events for the Day Include…
Indigenous Arts Day May 3, 2025 • Jamestown Settlement
Bring the family to Indigenous Arts Day, held Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indigenous Arts Day celebrates the enduring legacies of Indigenous cultures with traditional and contemporary art forms by Indigenous artists, including special outdoor performances of music and dance. Jamestown Settlement offers free admission to residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg and William & Mary students (with current student ID card). Ticket information here
🎉 Celebrate Indigenous Cultures at Indigenous Arts Day!
Get ready for a joyful day filled with vibrant rhythms, meaningful stories, and incredible creativity! Indigenous Arts Day is a celebration of the rich legacies of Native cultures, bringing together traditional and contemporary Indigenous artists for music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on artistry.
💃 Dance That Moves the Spirit
Feel the beat as Native Pride Productions takes the stage! Under the artistic direction of world-renowned founder Larry Yazzie, these dynamic performers wow crowds with high-energy, heart-filled dances that showcase the beauty and depth of Native traditions. They’ve danced at the Olympics, the Kennedy Center, and now—they’re here to inspire you!
📖 Legends Come to Life
Storyteller Perry Ground weaves Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends with humor, heart, and unforgettable style. A Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation, Perry brings centuries-old stories to life, teaching cultural wisdom through every word and gesture. It’s storytelling magic for all ages!
🌿 Meet the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia
Representatives from the Nottoway Tribe will be on hand to share their traditions, art, and modern-day initiatives. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn directly from tribal members and deepen your understanding of Virginia’s Indigenous history.
🎵 Flutes & Fusion with Nathan Elliott
Musician, composer, and third-generation woodturner Nathan Elliott returns with his beautifully handcrafted flutes and soulful melodies that blend the traditional and the modern. Don’t miss his live performances—straight from the Kennedy Center to Jamestown!
🎨 Shop & Explore Indigenous Artistry
Jamestown Settlement’s mall transforms into an open-air art market! Browse and buy beautiful works from talented Native artists, including:
- Nathan Elliott (Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia)
- Jennifer Gallahan (Patawomeck)
- Tammy Stover, The Chickahominy Beaded Turtle (Chickahominy Indian Tribe)
- Rachel Mandelstamm, Eagle’s Dream LLC (Sault Sainte Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)
- Jo Ann Meredith (Patawomeck)
- Ayanna Proctor, Woodland Crow Leather (Piscataway Nation, Turtle Clan)
🌮 Food with Heart
Don’t leave hungry—Hungry, Hungry Arrow, an Indigenous woman-owned food truck, will be serving up frybread and other tasty bites made with local ingredients.
🌱 Just Harvest: Food, Community & Culture
Stop by to learn how this nonprofit is empowering communities through food sovereignty and storytelling—nourishing both body and spirit.
Would you like more information about Indigenous Arts Day? Visit here
Location : Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31 S.,
Williamsburg, 23185
In case of inclement weather, programs and vendors will move indoors.
Indigenous Arts Day is sponsored by James City County and the Indigenous Peoples Initiative supported in part by Linda Baker.
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