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Family Powwow at VMFA

  • VMFA 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard Richmond, VA, 23220 United States (map)

Enjoy a culturally enriching family-friendly celebration in the museum’s Cochrane Atrium and additional VMFA spaces. Presented by VMFA & Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, this free event features the following:

  • champion powwow dancer Sam BearPaw

  • celebrated world-champion hoop dancers Moontee Sinquah and his sons, Sampson Sixkiller and Scott Sixkiller

  • family films

  • demonstrations

  • storytelling sessions

  • art activities


VMFA’s Family Powwow coincides with thePocahontas Reframed Film Festival, Richmond’s annual festival that honors the contributions of Native Americans and reinvigorates conversations about telling stories of indigenous life.

Earlier Event: November 22
NICE & NAUGHTY at Révéler
Later Event: November 23
VMFA Holiday Bazaar