News Release
First Nations Development Institute
Art is an integral part of Native culture, serving as a way to visually address complex issues, emotions, and ideas while preserving and perpetuating Native knowledge systems. And, including the perspectives of Native artists is essential to building a movement to advance Native justice.
As part of our new project, “Justice Through the Lens of Native Artists,” First Nations is constructing an artistic narrative that considers what justice looks like or means to Native artists.
Native artists who are American Indian, Alaska Native, and/or Native Hawaiian are invited to submit one piece of art or artistic production that depicts or reflects Native justice in their communities through the artist’s eyes. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $4,000. See details here.
Eligible artists may be skilled in any medium, including weaving, painting, carving, sculpting, pottery, photography, or written word, and submitted artwork may be traditional, contemporary, or a combination.
Learn more andapply by Wednesday, February 1, 2023!
About First Nations Development Institute
For more than 42 years, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), a Native-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has worked to strengthen American Indian economies to support healthy Native communities by investing in and creating innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities. First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through mid-year 2022, First Nations has successfully managed 2,702 grants totaling more than $54.7 million to Native-led nonprofits, grassroots community organizations, and tribes across the U.S. For more information, visit www.firstnations.org.
