The Clark County Museum, 1830 South Boulder Highway in Henderson, presents its 17th Invitational Native American Arts Festival from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. March 31-April 2. The festival highlights the history and artistry of Native American cultures, and includes: Native American artist demonstrations, a Native American Craft Market featuring more than 50 invited artists, dance and music performances, storytelling, Native American foods, a children’s "Make-and-Take" art area, and a special section of the traveling exhibit "Woven Words." Festival admission is $3 for adults and $2 for seniors and children.

The Festival provides a unique opportunity to learn about Native American art, buy directly from Native American artists, and to discuss their art with them. This year more than 50 invited artists will be selling their work, including pottery, sculpture, silver and turquoise and heishe jewelry, weaving, easel art, sandpaintings, wood art, stone carvings, decorated gourd containers, kachina dolls, rattles, fetishes, drums, basketry, dreamcatchers, buckskin, and beadwork.

Festival artists have made and donated all the items for this year’s "Chance Drawings" sponsored by the Clark County Museum Guild. Visitors may purchase tickets at the festival for the drawing held Sunday afternoon. Winners need not be present at the drawing, and proceeds will enhance next year’s festival.

Indian tacos and fry bread will be among the Native American foods cooked on the spot for visitors to purchase. Each food vendor will also be serving a special item, such as buffalo stew and green chili stew, so visitors are encouraged to look for special menu items at each food booth. Visitors may choose to eat on the performance area lawn or at tables in the dining tent.