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Genius Awards

Three NACF Artists honored with MacArthur “Genius” Awards

October 4, 2023

Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Center for Native Arts and Cultures building address:
800 SE 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
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Phone: 503-388-3443

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1020 SE 7th Avenue
Unit 14460
Portland, OR 97214-2387

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We are grateful to everyone who has helped us welc

We are grateful to everyone who has helped us welcome LIFT artist Mikaela Shafer’s (@mama0mouse) exhibition, Matrilineal Memory, at The Center for Native Arts & Cultures.

The Center for Native Arts and Cultures, final gallery hours Friday, May 31 from 5-7pm.

Join us for our June Community Tour featuring Mikaela Shafer on Thursday, June 6 from 6-8pm.

Support our work by becoming a member of NACF! (link in bio)

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Join our team! The Facilities and Events Coordinat

Join our team! The Facilities and Events Coordinator will work closely with the Facilities Manager to support all on-site activities. Responsibilities include assisting with maintenance and repair, event production, and rentals. Additionally, this role will support various NACF programs on site. Some weekends and after-business hours will be required.

Apply now via the link in our bio.

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Matrilineal Memory, a solo exhibition by 2023 LIFT

Matrilineal Memory, a solo exhibition by 2023 LIFT artist Mikaela Shafer (Hopi, Coyote Clan) @mama0mouse is open this weekend!

Friday, May 24th, 5-7 PM
Saturday, May 25th, 12-4 PM

📍The Center for Native Arts & Cultures
800 SE 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Become a member today and support our national gra

Become a member today and support our national grantmaking programs. Our SHIFT and LIFT grant programs provide direct funding and mentorship support for Native artists working to uplift communities, advance positive social change, and respond to environmental and economic justice issues.

Being a member is one of the best ways to help us expand our impact and provide direct support to Native artists and community projects.

Learn more about what it means to be a NACF member at the link in our bio!

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Matrilineal Memory is an exploration of memory, em

Matrilineal Memory is an exploration of memory, emotion, and cultural preservation. A solo exhibition by 2023 NACF LIFT artist, Mikaela Shafer (Hopi, Coyote Clan) (@mama0mouse), it features paintings, poetry, and installation.

Exhibition Hours:
Friday, May 24th, 5-7 pm
Saturday, May 25th, 12-4 pm
Friday, May 31st, 5-7 pm
Thursday, June 6th, 6-8 pm (Community Tour w/ Mikaela Shafer)

Follow link in bio for more info!

🌟 Happy Native Nonprofit Day! 🌟 Today, we c

🌟 Happy Native Nonprofit Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and vibrant traditions of Native communities. At the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, we are dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices and preserving the rich cultural heritage through the power of art. Join us in honoring Native artists and supporting the invaluable work they do to keep our cultures alive and thriving.

Let's come together to empower Native-led nonprofits and ensure that our stories continue to inspire future generations. ✨❤️🪶

Become a member of NACF for only $120 – it's one of the best ways to help us advance our growing impact, supporting the power of art and storytelling, and investing in Native artists and culture bearers.

Learn more about becoming a NACF member at https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/supporters/membership (link in bio)

#NativeNonprofitDay #IndigenousArts #CulturalHeritage #NativeVoices #SupportNativeArtists #NACF#GiveNative #SupportNativeLed

Join our team! We're seeking an Executive Assista

Join our team! We're seeking an Executive Assistant with a commitment to social impact and exceptional organizational skills. If you have experience in Native communities, nonprofit admin, and supporting senior management, we want to hear from you!

Apply now via the link in our bio.

#NonprofitJobs #ExecutiveAssistant #NACF #NowHiring

Join us Thursday, May 16th from 6-8pm for our May

Join us Thursday, May 16th from 6-8pm for our May Community Tour with NACF 2022 LIFT awardee and award-winning filmmaker, Loren Waters (Cherokee Nation & Kiowa Tribe) (@lorenkwaters). Loren will be screening her short documentary “ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek),” and sharing about her work grounded in environmental knowledge, cultural revitalization, and Indigenous futurity through storytelling.

RSVP at the link in our bio!

Your support makes it possible for us to activate The Center for Native Arts & Cultures through free monthly programming that connects local audiences with our community of Native artists and cultural innovators. Become a NACF member with a one-time gift of $120 or monthly giving of $10 or more to help us continue this important work.

Become a member today at the link in our bio!

#NACFLIFT #NACFawardee #LorenWaters #NativeArt #MeetMeAtTheCreek

Join us for the opening reception of Matrilineal M

Join us for the opening reception of Matrilineal Memory on Friday, May 10th from 5-8pm, a solo exhibition by NACF 2023 LIFT awardee, artist Mikaela Shafer (Hopi, Coyote Clan) (@mama0mouse).

Featuring paintings, poetry, and installations, Matrilineal Memory is an immersive exploration of memory, emotion, and cultural preservation that draws inspiration from her Hopi heritage.

For more info follow link in bio!

We rely on our circle of supporters to provide free programming to our community. Support our work by becoming a member of NACF. Being a member is one of the best ways to help us advance our growing impact – providing direct support to Native makers, cultural innovators, and community projects.

Become a member today! Link in bio!

#NACFawardee #MikaelaShafer #Hopi #NativeArt #MatrilinealMemory

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