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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 45 MIN

Celebrating Indigenous art and culture in Escondido

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The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is this weekend in Escondido, featuring everything from storytelling to fashion with Indigenous designs. We discuss the importance of highlighting Indigenous art with two artists involved in the festival.Then, Pacific Arts Movement will host the 14th edition of their Spring Showcase next week. We get the details from the artistic director and a featured filmmaker.Plus, the weekend preview with arts and culture happenings around San Diego.Guests:Johnny Bear Contreras, Kumeyaay sculptor and cultural bearer of the San Pasqual Band of Mission IndiansSiyowin Peters, Indigenous artist bringing awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous peopleBeth Accomando, KPBS Cinema JunkieBrian Hu, artistic director for Pacific Arts MovementJota Mun, filmmakerJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and host of "The Finest," KPBSEmu - Orion's Belt.JPG (640x640, AR: 1.0)

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