A Celebration of Culture Through the Eyes of the Next Generation
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕖 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Zoom (Free – Registration Required)
🌿 Art That Speaks Across Generations
The Shanenawá Youth Art Show is a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and identity — showcasing original artwork created by young members of the community. Each piece reflects not only imagination but also the deep influence of ancestral stories, daily life in the rainforest, and intergenerational wisdom.
This uplifting event invites audiences to experience the forest, the culture, and the future through the eyes of its youth.
🌱 What You’ll Experience:
A virtual gallery of drawings, paintings, crafts, and mixed media
Live presentations by Shanenawá youth artists
Commentary on the cultural stories or meanings behind each piece
Reflections from mentors and elders on the role of art in preserving identity
A group discussion on how creativity empowers the next generation
🧭 Event Format:
Welcome and cultural introduction from Indigenous Foundation hosts
Guided walkthrough of youth submissions
Live artist spotlights with youth sharing inspiration and meaning
Closing community circle with reflections and gratitude
This event is part of the Indigenous Foundation’s youth empowerment programming — supporting creative expression as a powerful form of cultural preservation, education, and connection.