Visual/Craft/Material Arts

Hannah Mayree, Founder and Executive Director of The Black Banjo Reclamation Project (a Living Cultures 2024 Grantee), shares a reflection on an intergenerational learning experience that advanced cultural ties to Black music,…

Bernadette Quiroz (Muwekma Ohlone), Language Revitalization Chair, and Jill Amanno, Outreach and Administrative Assistant, share a reflection on the impact of their 2024 Living Cultures Grant. The grant supported their efforts to pass on Chochenyo language skills, traditional dances, regalia-making, and songs to tribal…

Traditional beading and regalia making

California Traditional Artist Plaza

Vairea T Samn

Rima'i Ma'ohi (Traditional Handcrafts indigenous to French Polynesia), Rara'a (Traditional Weaving Techniques), 'Orero (Traditional Oratory Arts) & 'Ori Tahiti (Traditional Tahitian Dance)

Region: Bay Area, Northern California, Sacramento Valley

Offerings: Artistic consulting Classes Curating Group instruction Handmade crafts and visual arts for sale Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations Performances Private instruction Products Workshops

Service Location: In-person services Online/remote services

California Traditional Artist Plaza

Jennifer Malone

Wukchumni Elder Knowledge keeper and basket weaver

Region: Central Sierra, San Joaquin Valley, Statewide

Offerings: Classes Curating Group instruction Handmade crafts and visual arts for sale Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations Private instruction Products Workshops

Service Location: In-person services Online/remote services