As one of the Denver Art Museum’s (DAM) longest-running events, the Friendship Powwow is an amazing opportunity to come together and celebrate the diverse Indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. General admission to the museum will be free for all visitors.
34th annual Friendship Powwow
The Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Ave., Denver
Saturday, September 9, 2023
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Developed annually in collaboration with members of the regional Indigenous community, the event will feature Native American dance competitions, hands-on activities for the whole family, prize drawings, and much more.
All are invited to join our local Indigenous community and enjoy music and dance performances. The Grand Entry, when all the dancers perform together, will begin at 11:00 AM inside the Martin Building’s new Sie Welcome Center and Sturm Grand Pavilion.
The celebration includes beadwork artmaking activities with local Native artists Katherine Flecking and Chelsea Kaiah, one of the DAM's former Artists in Residence.
Native organizations will offer fry bread and Indian tacos. Vendors showcasing jewelry, art, crafts, and clothing will also be on site.
The Denver Art Museum is an educational, non-profit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art. Its holdings reflect the city and region — and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about cultures from around the world.
For powwow and museum information, call (720) 865-5000 or visit www.denverartmuseum.org.
Image: 2022 Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration, ©Denver Art Museum.
