This November, The Forge is proud to host the inaugural IndigeNash, a landmark Native-led arts festival created by a local team of Indigenous artists, producers and collaborators. Occurring November 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2024, this vibrant celebration will showcase Native artists across diverse creative disciplines, including art, music, film, fashion, culinary, dance, and installation.
IndigeNash aims to honor the invaluable contributions of Indigenous peoples while raising awareness of Nashville’s rich cultural fabric. This first-of-its-kind event for the city serves as a platform to celebrate and recognize the artistic and cultural contributions of Indigenous peoples, which have historically been vastly underrepresented and critically overlooked. IndigeNash is a step toward necessary social change and artistic inclusivity.
Festival highlights will include traditional and modern dance and music performances, a group exhibition of Indigenous artists, a Native artisan market, film screenings, panel discussions, cultural craft demonstrations, and traditional ceremonies. IndigeNash not only empowers Indigenous voices but also provides opportunities for the broader community to engage with and learn about Indigenous traditions and contemporary issues. Featured artists include but are not limited to: Shayna Hobbs, Trenton Wheeler, Jeffrey Brant, Joe Clemons, Mozart Gabriel, Aaliyah Alberts, Justin Miller, Tahila Moss, Ryan Toll, Bill Miller, Alicia Wildcat, Jennifer Gouge, Michelle Solomon, Dhalton Horseman, and more.
Funding raised in support of the festival serves to directly compensate the creatives involved in the facilitation of IndigeNash. Artists are compensated to exhibit, perform and participate via funding from community partners, individual donors, in-kind supporters and The Forge Nashville. A portion of proceeds from IndigeNash will also contribute to the construction of the NAIA's Cultural Center, as well as future events for the IndigeNash Collective.
IndigeNash and The Forge are generously supported by community partners and sponsors including KGV Studios, The TN Arts Commission, The Shoba Fund, TPAC, Ensworth, Contrast Cine, Nashville Predators, Native Audio, New Athenian Publishing, The TN Titans, Bearded Iris, The Whiskey House, Jaan’s House, Fellavision, Off Hours Bourbon, CaliSober, Parnassus Books, Ragana Creative, and more.
Join us for this landmark celebration and help us raise awareness of Indigenous culture in Nashville!
TICKETS HERE:
FRIDAY:
https://www.theforgenashville.org/events/indigenash-friday
SATURDAY:
https://www.theforgenashville.org/events/indigenash-saturday
SUNDAY:
https://www.theforgenashville.org/events/indigenash-sunday
WEEKEND PASS:
https://www.theforgenashville.org/workshops/p/indigenash-weekend-pass