RNCI LEGACY WITH INDIAN MARKET #NewMexicoTrue
Red Nation Celebration Institute was established out of a direct need and today is an industry standard. RNCI has its roots in Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the famous Indian Market (est. 1995); RNCI partnered with Southwest Association of Indian Arts (SWAIA) Don Owen, executive director at that time. RNCI pioneered the music movement during Indian Market August 1995 at the Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre to a sold out audience. In 1995 there wasn’t any contemporary American Indian music being performed, since the inception of Indian Market. RNCI also launched the first Red Carpet and Native Music on the plaza during Indian Market. Today, contemporary Native music, red carpets galas, and music on the plaza can be experienced throughout Indian market week.
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LOCATIONS! La Fonda on the Plaza, Violet Crown, Hotel Santa Fe
Wednesday, August 14 * Thursday, August 15 * Saturday, August 17th
One of the most prestigious and popular events held during Santa Fe Indian Market is RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival The Authentic Voice of American Indian & Indigenous Cinema, now in its 24th season, is a fundraiser for Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), founded in Santa Fe during Indian Market in 1995. All proceeds goes towards RNCI Year-round programs supporting Indigenous Filmmakers, Native Youth, and women. RNCI organization launched the Contemporary American Indian music scene during Indian market in 1995, produced the first Native Film Festival during Indian market, produced the first Red Carpet Gala during Indian Market, produced the music scene on the Plaza during Indian Market. All events take place between August 14 – 17, includes Press Conference, Film Program, The Writers Room Masterclass, and Native Women in FILM #WhyWeWearRED.
