The powerful artistic perspectives and contributions by Native American artists and advocates enrich all of us. There are 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, creating tremendous diversity and richness in Native arts and culture. In addition, many Native Americans are prominent members of the CERF+ and greater art community, providing visionary leadership as […]

Early in my career at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), I had the good fortune of attending a conference in Charleston, South Carolina, on the art of sweetgrass basketry. This centuries-old art form is deeply rooted in African American communities in the region and can be traced to rice cultivation in West Africa. […]