Archived Events

As part of the Gorman Native American Art Market, the California Drums Alaskan Native Dance Group will be performing. 

The group’s purpose is to educate and share with audience’s performances of traditional Navajo dances and songs of the Navajo “Diné” People and to give a deep understanding of the rich cultural traditions of the Navajo People.  

Similar to the Gorman Museum grand opening celebration, we are hosting a Native American Art Market on November 8, 2026.  The event will feature Native American artists from across California and beyond.

The Gorman Museum of Native American Art will be participating in the 59th Annual California Native American Day on Sep 25, 2026 from 10am - 2pm.  

More program information will be posted soon!

As part of The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies, Dyani White Hawk will be discussing her work and practice. 

Update - This event is postponed.  A new date will be posted once determined.

Since its inception in 1909, Picnic Day has become the crown-jewel event of the UC system and the signature event of UC Davis.

The 50th Annual UC Davis Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The 1st Annual UC Davis Big Time will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the University Credit Union Center, featuring California shake head dancers, Native vendors, and community resources. This cultural celebration is followed by the 50th Annual UC Davis Powwow on April 4, 2026. 

The Gorman Museum of Native American Art will be tabling at the 2026 Free Museum Weekend at the State Indian Museum in Sacramento on Saturday, March 7.  We will be sharing information about the museum, exhibitions, and upcoming events!  Stop by and visit.

The students in Music 198 will present a public performance of Raven Chacon's American Ledger no.1 as part of Chacon's residency at UC Davis in February 2026. The class will work collaboratively to decide the details of how we perform the piece. The second part of the

Similar to the Gorman Museum grand opening celebration, we are hosting a Native American Art Market on November 9, 2025.  The event will feature Native American artists from across California and beyond.

Join us for a reception and discussion with Charles Froelick about the work and life of Rick Bartow.  Charles Froelick is the owner of Froelick Gallery in Portland Oregon and will discuss his unique and longstanding professional and personal relationship with artist Rick Bartow. 

Join us at the 58th Annual California Native American Day on Friday, Sep 26, 2025.  The Gorman Museum of Native American Art will have an information booth to share museum programming and upcoming events!  

Join us for the Community Fall Welcome, at the Della Davidson Dance Studio (located next to the Gorman Museum)! This will be a great opportunity to meet and reconnect with students, staff, and faculty across campus, and we hope to see you out there!

Hosted by the Native Nest.