Rhode Island. — Cultural Survival’s annual Indigenous Arts Bazaars, featuring one-of-a-kind handmade arts, music, and food from around the world, return to Tiverton, RI, and Providence, RI this July and August. Join us in celebrating Indigenous cultures, creativity, and the enduring values of reciprocity and relationship building. Meet and learn from the makers of time-honored and culturally relevant art from all over the world. Make an Indigenous craft, listen to music, dance, and taste delicious foods. At the Cultural Survival Bazaars, every handmade item tells a story.

On July 24 - 26, 2026, the Cultural Survival Bazaar will return to the charming Tiverton Four Corners Art Center in Tiverton, RI. The diverse array of shops at Tiverton Four Corners is a natural draw for anyone seeking a new vibe or experience. Cultural Survival is grateful that for the past 25 years, Rosalind Weir, local businesses, and other property owners have supported Cultural Survival’s work with Indigenous communities worldwide. Kutaputuyumuw/Thank you all.
$5 Admission  |  $0 Kids under 18  | Pay what you can

On August 1 - 2, 2026, the Cultural Survival Bazaar is excited to expand its programming to a new location in Providence, RI, at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, on its new agricultural campus on Sims Street. The mission and vision of Farm Fresh align beautifully with Cultural Survival’s food sovereignty support and advocacy work. Access to healthy food is at the heart of so many efforts. 
$10 Admission  |  $5 Students | $0 Kids under 18  | Pay what you can

The Cultural Survival Bazaars are festivals of arts and cultures that support Indigenous livelihoods, cultural sustainability, and personal connections. These events offer a unique opportunity for the public to meet Indigenous artists from around the world and to learn about different ways of seeing and being in this world.  

When purchasing arts and crafts directly from Indigenous artists and cooperatives, shoppers support millennia-old traditions and the lifeways of Indigenous communities worldwide. By supporting businesses that sustain community, tradition, and sustainable practices, Cultural Survival Bazaars can generate nearly $500,000 annually for Indigenous artists, performers, and projects that benefit Indigenous communities worldwide.

Celebrate this annual event honoring Indigenous talent and traditions through handmade art, demonstrations, music, and dance. Shop jewelry, clothing, accessories, housewares, paintings, sculptures, blown glass, and more from Indigenous artists and cooperatives from 20+ countries spanning 6 continents. 

Featured Artists

About 50 artists and community representatives will participate, including: 

• Associação Indígena Pykore, an Indigenous-led organization work to safeguard Kayapó culture, territory, and autonomy in the Brazilian Amazon. Represented by community leader Pat I Kayapó, they will showcase beaded and woven jewelry.

• Fine Kenyan Crafts has been selling authentic crafts, handbags, jewelry, and accessories from individual artists for over 30 years.

• Everest Wings sells handcrafted products from Kami, Newar, Tamang, Nagar, Tharu, and Yadav Peoples, ranging from the Himalayas to the lowlands of Nepal.

• Philbert Begay (Diné/Navajo) creates silver jewelry decorated with turquoise, coral, and other precious stones and gems. The techniques used have been passed down from generation to generation, evolving to the meticulous designs he creates today. 

Performances
Event goers can experience the eclectic sounds of the Bazaars:

• Yarina(Kichwa) is an internationally renowned musical group of eleven Cachimuel siblings from Ecuador. Their music is Kichwa Otavalo fusion and promotes the revitalization of Kichwa traditions through language, music, arts, and crafts. 

• Annawon Weeden (Wampanoag, Narragansett, Pequot) is an artist and educator who received the Congressional honor of being a Culture and Arts Bearer for the region. He will be available this summer as a storyteller, performer, and artist. 

• Juan Lázaro Méndolas (Quechua) is a Quenista flute player from the Altiplano region of Bolivia. He will sing and play his original and traditional melodies from the Andes mountains. 

• Pat-i and Jojoti Kayapo, two members of the Asociación Indígena Pykôre, will share traditional songs and dances, and through their art, tell the story of Kayapo resistance against mining and illegal logging in the forests of Brazil.

• Tania Montahuano (Sapara) will share a traditional Sapara Icara song inspired by the children of her community who say, "If you destroy my rivers, what river will I bathe in? What river will I fish in? If you destroy my trees, what fruit will I eat? What tree will I climb?" 

• The Indigenous Family Booth, an educational space where you can pull up a chair, relax, listen, make a craft, and learn from Indigenous culture bearers like Annawon Weeden.
  

Workshops 

• Adina Farinango (Kichwa), a multidisciplinary artist, will begin the workshop with a short introduction to her creative practice and artistic journey, including themes of identity, memory, reflection, and connection that run through her work in illustration, photography, and mixed media. Then, using collage, drawing, writing, and mixed media, participants will create visual pieces for their future selves inspired by reflection and storytelling. Using simple prompts and accessible materials, participants are invited to think about what they want to carry forward into the future, including their hopes, dreams, memories, and visions for the world around them.

• Deborah Spears Moorehead (Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag) has mastered the art of creating uniquely stylized portraits of people within her Indigenous community. Please join Deborah as she guides you through her thought process when creating a hand-drawn portrait.

Demonstrations

• Serzhan is a traditional metal artist from Kazakhstan and will demonstrate his craftsmanship through explaining the cultural and spiritual significance and symbolism, as well as how he manipulates metals to create the unique design of each piece.

• Sumak Essentials is a line of natural skincare products that focuses on the use of sustainably harvested Palo Santo. They emphasize the importance of working with a local Indigenous farm where the Palo Santo tree. They harvest and use the Palo Santo oil to make products, and promote economic and social justice as well as environmental preservation. To continue the ancestral heritage and knowledge this sacred tree carries, Sumak will demonstrate the holistic use of Palo Santo essential oil for muscle/rheumatic pain. From a practice learned by the Indigenous people who are custodians of the palo santo dry forest in the area of the Pacific coast in Ecuador.

• Two Ecuadorian brands, Con Amazonia (representing all 10 Indigenous nations of the Amazon) and Kilaya from the Ambato region, will present their clothing lines. All are created in natural fabrics, natural dyes, and materials from their environments.

• Casa Aya Mesa are two Taina artists based in New York, who will share songs from Puerto Rico’s Taino culture. 
  

From the Artists

• Ikrant Rana from Everest Wings says, “There are certain people who only make the metal bowls, and they have been doing this for generations and generations. Certain farmers in certain villages just produce hemp products. We are bringing their voices, their artistry, and skills to the world.”

• For Victor Deniss Sánchez Aparicio, a ceramic artisan, the Cultural Survival Bazaars are a way to safeguard tradition and involve the next generation. “The youth start observing the practice when they are little, then they start helping out and practicing making ceramics. It’s important to pass down the tradition.” Victor plans to bring his 13-year-old daughter to future Bazaars.

• For Ockway Bay Wampum, wampum- making is more than an art—it’s a sacred tradition used for treaties, storytelling, and honoring Indigenous rights. “We’ve created wampum for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” they shared, expressing a deep commitment to continuing this legacy. The younger generation is stepping up, too. “One young man taught himself how to do it,” they noted proudly. Through their dance group, active since the 1970s, they continue to pass down these traditions, blending movement, history, and cultural pride across generations. 

• For the team behind US Sherpa, empowering youth means creating opportunities through meaningful craftsmanship. “We work with many young artisans in Nepal. Some come from rural communities where jobs are scarce, and traditional skills are passed down through generations.” Their network of weavers and makers includes young people learning to blend heritage with innovation. “A few have even started their own workshops after working with us. It’s about giving them a chance not just to survive, but to build something of their own.”

Volunteer Opportunities Available

Cultural Survival could not run the Bazaars without volunteer support. By volunteering, you help empower Indigenous voices, connect with world-class creators, and grow through a mission that gives back to you. Volunteers at our Bazaars drive global impact through fulfilling, hands-on work, while also building meaningful bonds with Indigenous artisans and musicians. Cultural Survival also offers a variety of volunteer benefits. To sign up or to learn more about these opportunities, visit our website.

About Cultural Survival

Cultural Survival is an Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, with 57 staff members in 21 countries. Since 1972, Cultural Survival has advocated for Indigenous Peoples' rights globally and supported Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures, and political resilience. We do this through a four-pronged approach of grantmaking, advocacy, capacity building, and communications. Learn more at www.cs.org.

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