Coming soon! Join us for the opening reception for “Portraits of America | Somos Arte “ at UNCC Pop Martin Student Union Art Gallery, on October 15, from 5-7 PM.

Join us at UNCC International Festival 2025

At the UNCC International Festival, experience El Salvador's indigo hand-dyeing activities! On September 27, in honor of American Indigenous Heritage, Nativa Studio will host indigo art activities from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The festival is free for all attendees, including parking. There will be international foods, art, and more available for purchase at various booths.

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Add a touch of blue for the coming season! Participants will engage with the traditional dyeing method using Salvadoran organic indigo. Suitable for beginners. Come visit Rosa at her vendor location any time during the festival with a pre-purchased ticket to participate.

Person with gloves dyeing fabric in indigo vat
Display of cultural Salvadoran items including pottery, a small guitar, a maraca, woven goods, and decorative artwork.

Y We had the best time! Thank you, everyone, for the amazing support.

It was wonderful to meet so many people interested in our Salvadoran culture. We loved watching everyone enjoy the indigo dyeing and lino printing using upcycled fabrics.

A special thanks to the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and the Consulate General of El Salvador for supporting these cultural exchanges!

Artist participants in this year's Cultural Display:

JOIN US! At UNCC International Festival 2024 and explore El Salvador’s indigo heritage!

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Photo by Tony Huezo