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Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival

Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Jeanna Shepard
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Jeanna Shepard
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Jeanna Shepard
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Jeanna Shepard
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Jeanna Shepard
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Jeanna Shepard
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Jeanna Shepard
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Jeanna Shepard
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Jeanna Shepard
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Jeanna Shepard
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Jeanna Shepard
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Jeanna Shepard
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Jeanna Shepard
T-Shirts for sale.
T-Shirts for sale.
Jeanna Shepard
T-Shirts for sale.
T-Shirts for sale.
Jeanna Shepard
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
Jeanna Shepard
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
T-Shirts for sale.
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.

Hosted by the Aquinnah cultural Center, the annual Native Artisan Market and Festival brings local indigenous artists and craftspeople to the Aquinnah circle to showcase their work and enjoy music, food, and dancing.

 

 

 

Aquinnah Festival Showcases Growing Interest in Native Art

Gwyn Skiles
Nearly 30 artisans took part in the Native Artisans Festival in Aquinnah Saturday. The annual event is now in its 18th year and works to share the value of Indigenous art with the Island community.
Sunday, July 20 2025 - 8:10pm
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Native Artisans Festival Lifts Up the Art of Tradition

Gwyn Skiles
Wampanoag artisans from all over New England gathered Saturday at the 17th annual Native Artisan Market and Festival.
Tuesday, July 23 2024 - 4:15pm
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Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival

Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Jeanna Shepard
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Jeanna Shepard
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Jeanna Shepard
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Jeanna Shepard
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Jeanna Shepard
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Jeanna Shepard
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Jeanna Shepard
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Jeanna Shepard
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Jeanna Shepard
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Jeanna Shepard
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Jeanna Shepard
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Jeanna Shepard
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
Jeanna Shepard
T-Shirts for sale.
T-Shirts for sale.
Jeanna Shepard
T-Shirts for sale.
T-Shirts for sale.
Jeanna Shepard
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
Jeanna Shepard
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.
Jeanna Shepard
Wampum by Rob DeGaetano.
Rae Monroe (right) holding up a shirt.
Around 30 artists came to show their work.
Heath Widdis with his ceramics.
Wampanoag tribal elder Kristina Hook.
Marlene Lopez working on one of her weavings.
Botanicals by Noepe Wellness.
Saddleback leather by Mariah Thornton.
T-Shirts for sale.
The big top is set up in the Aquinnah circle.
Wampum by Taylor and Zachary Smalley.

Hosted by the Aquinnah cultural Center, the annual Native Artisan Market and Festival brings local indigenous artists and craftspeople to the Aquinnah circle to showcase their work and enjoy music, food, and dancing.



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