STRAWBERRY MOON FESTIVAL 2024
Join us for a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage, storytelling, and the interconnectedness of all beings at this year's Strawberry Moon Festival on Saturday, June 29! This year's festival features a new collaboration by Haudenosaunee Artists & fan-favorite French artists Plasticiens Volants, the Smoke Dance Competition and more. The festival wll delve deep into the rich tapestry of creation narratives, honoring the origins of Turtle Island and the relationships that bind us all.
Now in third year of development through two residencies funded by National Endowment for the Arts, Artpark has spearheaded the creation of a new show by Plasticiens Volants in collaboration with local Six Nations Haudenosaunee Artists. This year’s Strawberry Moon Festival will feature a first glimpse at the future full production by Plasticiens Volants in collaboration with art and live performances by the Indigenous Artists of our area. Stay tuned for more information on this enriching event, where we celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous Peoples and the harmony of the natural world.
Featured Artists:
Plasticiens Volants, France in collaboration with: Peter Jamison (Seneca Nation, Heron Clan) and Kyle Joedicke, (Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan).
Choreography and stage direction by: Plasticiens Volants and Michele-Elise Burnett (Métis Nation/Algonquin, Bear Clan), Artpark Indigenous Arts Producer.
New live score and performance by Genevieve Gros-Louis, Huron-Wendat violinist, film composer (National Geographic's Life Below Zero; preluding the premiere of Martin Scorsese's film Killers of the Flower Moon at Cannes Film Festival).
Performances by Haudenosaunee Singers & Dancers, Kehala & Jordan Smith, Tonemah, & Perry Ground.
Smoke Dance Competition.
Indigenous Market
Interactive teachings, dance and lacrosse.