December 20-21, 2025
WaterFire Arts Center
Providence, RI

A Winter Solstice Indigenous Art Holiday Market

Join us to celebrate this special time of year, the Winter Solstice, by uplifting artists, cultures, and the enduring values of giving and reciprocity. Get ready for a memorable event this holiday season, where you will have the unique opportunity to 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, participate in a dance, celebrate the holiday season, and welcome the return of longer sunlit days.

Where + When

December 20-21, 2025
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley St.
Providence, RI

Hours
Saturday, December 20: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, December 21: 10 am - 6 pm

Tickets

$10 Suggested Admission*
*Bring a friend on day 2 (with your day 1 ticket) and BOTH get in for free!
Children under the age of 18 are free.

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SHOPPING: Vendors will have a large selection of unique goods at varying price points. We have a centralized payout system - grocery store style.  We recommend bringing your reusable tote bag!

ACCESSIBILITY: The WaterFire Arts Center and this event are accessible to those with mobility aids, though the event does get busy. If you use a mobility aid, please look for our security or event staff if you need assistance.

WEATHER: Rain, snow or shine.

DRINKING: Bring your ID if you plan on having delicious beer or wine at our bar. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well. Be sure to bring your reusable water bottle to fill at our water stations. 

Indigenous Book Swap! Who doesn’t love books! Bring a gently used Indigenous book to exchange for something new to read. Please DO NOT swap books within the WaterFire Art Center's gift shop. Those books must be purchased separately.

PETS: No Pets, only service animals specifically trained to aid a person with disabilities are welcome.

PARKING: On-site parking is available. 

Poster for the Cultural Survival Bazaar, a festival of Indigenous arts and cultures, featuring event details and decorative Indigenous-inspired artwork.

Participating Artists & Vendors

A Thread of Hope
Afra Kashmir
Afri-root Collective
Associação Indígena Pykôre
Association HUNARMAD
Artesanias y Cafemedinasa
Domingo Wire Works
Embroidery by Sanjar
Eve and Nico Gifts and Home Decor
Everest Wings
Fine Kenyan Crafts & Accessories

Project Have Hope
Rajan Bhimji Vankar
Retablos Palomino & Jimenez
Rudy Lazzaro Designs
SAMADJON'S METALWORK
Serzhankz Bashirov
Söz Slippers and Felt Crafts
US Sherpa
Wamp Warrior Wampum
Yaccjata
Yarina Threads
Yuv Textiles

Performance Schedule

Saturday - December 20

11am - 8pm - Family Booth

11:30 am - Tia Roberts

1:00pm - Yarina

2:00pm - Thawn Harris

4:00pm - Maria Dion Book Talk

5:30 - Tia Roberts

7:00pm - Yarina


Sunday - December 21

11am - 6pm - Family Booth

10am - Yarina

11:30am - Tia Roberts

1:00pm - Marie Dion Book Talk

2:00pm - Thawn Harris

4:00pm - Tia Roberts

5:00pm - Yarina


A person working on colorful woven rugs at a table, with a large group photo and informational banners in the background.

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