Programming will Recognize, Celebrate, and Uplift Indigeneity in the Arts

On Monday, October 14, Idyllwild Arts will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with a daylong special public program designed to educate and uplift the Native American community. Guest artists, scholars and performers will share a vast array of knowledge based on traditional philosophies. The overall goal is to reconcile Native American history with United States history through programming that supports calls to action for recognition and reconciliation.

The day will be headlined by the Delbert Anderson Quartet (DAQ), led by Diné jazz trumpet artist, composer, and educator Delbert Anderson. The DAQ revives the improvised sounds of Diné songs, blending them with jazz, funk and hip-hop. Anderson’s compositions are inspired by Diné Bikéyah, Navajo Nation landscapes, historical events, and the desire to preserve and educate about Diné history. His achievements have garnered recognition including multiple awards from Chamber Music America, the Cultural Capital Fellowship from the First Peoples Fund, and the Jazz Road Program at South Arts. Delbert Anderson recently performed at the Kennedy Center and has gained national recognition with recent feature coverage in The New York Times, SF Gate, and NPR, to name a few.

One of the highlights of the Indigenous Peoples Day event is the emphasis on the Idyllwild Arts community being good neighbors. Each year, Idyllwild Arts welcomes students from Sherman Indian School in Riverside, California to join the IA student body for a fun day of learning.

This phenomenal day of education and fun is made possible by generous learning partners such as the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Cahuilla Band of Indians and an anonymous foundation.

WHAT:

Daylong Programming

IDYLLWILD ARTS CAMPUS – 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549

9:00 am: Welcoming

The day of celebration will commence with a welcome by:

• Pamela Jordan, President, Idyllwild Arts Foundation
• Shaliyah Ben, Executive Director, Native American Arts Center
• Michael Madrigal (Mountain Cahuilla), President, Native American Land Conservancy

9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Presentations

• Students, staff, faculty and the public are welcome to join two public presentations, including the Delbert Anderson Jazz Quartet.

12:00 pm: Complimentary Indigenous Foods Luncheon with Music Performance

• Outdoor luncheon will feature Indigenous foods, including crowd-favorite frybread and a high-energy DJ set by Idyllwild Arts Academy alum Kino Benally (Diné), also known as DJ Béeso.

1:30 – 4:00 pm: Glassblowing Demonstration

• Public open-studio visit with Hopi glass artists Ramson Lomatewama and Ayen Talashoma. Guests are encouraged to make their own glass flower!
• IA Indigenous Peoples Club will be selling artwork to support this year’s club activities!

HARVEY HOUSE – 54420 S. Circle Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549

6:00 – 6:45 pm:

• Delbert Anderson Quartet “11th Note” live recording, “The Long Walk: 1674 Days.” A commemorative composition for instruments in any key to acknowledge the forced relocation of Diné people in 1864.

6:45 – 7:15 pm

• Flute Music by Randy Kemp (Choctaw, Muscogee Creek, and Euchee) of Artificial Red.

7:30 – 8:30 pm

• The Delbert Anderson Quartet.

For the full event schedule, please visit https://idyllwildarts.org/indigenous-peoples-day/

WHEN: Monday, October 14, 2024

WHERE: Idyllwild Arts Academy (52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild CA 92549) and Harvey House in Idyllwild (54420 S. Circle Drive, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549)