Beaded Cradleboard Wins Top Prize at 2023 Art Market & Juried Show
The 2023 Art Market and Juried Show, presented by Akwesasne Travel, brought nearly 1500 community members and visitors to Generations Park on Sunday, July 2 for a vibrant showcase of the arts. Heat and humidity did not dampen spirits, as attendees eagerly experienced phenomenal art works, live performances, and demonstrations throughout the day.
Akwesasne Travel Presents 2nd Annual Art Market & Juried Show
Akwesasne Travel is pleased to announce the 2023 Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show will take place Sunday, July 2 at Generations Park. The event celebrates the outstanding creative talent that exists within our special community, and showcases Akwesasne as a vibrant destination for the arts.
The juried art show will award over $10,000 across 12 diverse categories such as pottery, sculpture, beadwork, quillwork, quilts and textiles, painting, and more. In addition, five Judge’s Choice nods and the much-anticipated Best in Show honor will be awarded. New this year is a youth category for emerging artists age 17 and under.
Akwesasne Travel named Tribal Destination of the Year
Akwesasne Travel named Tribal Destination of the Year at the 2022 American Indian Tourism Conference, hosted by AIANTA, American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association. As the only organization dedicated to advancing indigenous tourism across the United States, AIANTA recognizes the best of Indian Country travel and tourism at its annual Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards (formerly known as the Enough Good People Industry Awards) ceremony.
Akwesasne International Pow Wow Returns – September 10 & 11, 2022
The Akwesasne International Pow Wow set to return for their 20th annual event, September 10 & 11, 2022 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, Cornwall Island, Ontario.
On the shores of the beautiful St. Lawrence River, visitors can enjoy the two-day event with good music, good food and good company. The Akwesasne Pow Wow brings together the best Native artisans, drummers and dancers from this region.
Akwesasne Travel Hosting First-Ever Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show
Akwesasne Travel is set to host the first-ever Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show. Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Generations Park Complex in Akwesasne, New York. The event is a celebration of Akwesasne art and culture, complete with artist vendors, live performances, demonstrations and a juried art competition.
Akwesasne Travel Launches In-Person Cultural Tours
Akwesasne Travel, the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, has now launched in-person cultural tours to promote the region and its heritage. During National Native American Heritage Month, Akwesasne Travel launched three immersive cultural tours hosted by experts in the community that provides guests a chance to learn about First Nations’ history, culture, art and local cuisine.
