Marx Cassity: Two Spirit Soul Songs
Part of Tulsa LitFest 2024!
Join us for a free performance from singer-songwriter Marx Cassity!
Indigiqueer artist Marx Cassity (Osage/Kaw) delivers inspired folktronic rock songs with Native nuances, that speak to overcoming hardship through resilience, in connection to nature, humor, love, compassion, spirituality, and heritage.
"A songwriter to be reckoned with"— No Depression
"Oozes spirituality and soul"— Curve Magazine
"Transports You to Soul, Spirit, Consciousness"— S.F. Bay Area Non Violent Communication
2Spirit Fest
7pm: Doors Open
Artists
Carle Artist, Dan Rocky, Peshawn Bread, Bayleigh Fields, Micah Wesley, Kira Hayen, Tom Farris, Marx Cassity, Matika Wilbur
Spinning Tunes: DJ Kylie
10pm: Program Ends
Harmony of Duality Opening
Join us during the April First Friday for a brand new exhibit! The Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is partnering with Twisted Arts to bring "Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey" to 101 Archer!
"Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey" explores Indigenous identities and expressions through the lens of Two-Spirit individuals. The exhibition celebrates and honors the rich diversity of gender, sexuality, and cultural heritage within Indigenous communities. Featuring a stunning array of artworks spanning various mediums such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media installations, "Harmony of Duality" invites attendees to embark on a visual journey that intertwines tradition with contemporary perspectives.
Through imagery and narratives, the exhibition delves into the complex intersections of spirituality, identity, and resilience, shedding light on the experiences of Two-Spirit individuals navigating their unique paths within Indigenous cultures. Each artwork serves as a testament to the strength and beauty found in embracing one's true self, challenging conventional notions of gender and sexuality while celebrating the harmony found within duality.
In addition to showcasing the artistic talents of Two-Spirit artists, "Harmony of Duality" offers a platform for dialogue and reflection, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Indigenous perspectives on gender and identity. Attendees can expect to engage with the artists, participate in interactive discussions, and immerse themselves in a transformative cultural experience that celebrates diversity and inclusion. "Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey" promises to be a profound and inspiring event that honors the resJoin us during the April First Friday for a brand new exhibit! The Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is partnering with Twisted Arts to bring "Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey" to 101 Archer!
"Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey" explores Indigenous identities and expressions through the lens of Two-Spirit individuals. The exhibition celebrates and honors the rich diversity of gender, sexuality, and cultural heritage within Indigenous communities. Featuring a stunning array of artworks spanning various mediums such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media installations, "Harmony of Duality" invites attendees to embark on a visual journey that intertwines tradition with contemporary perspectives.
Through imagery and narratives, the exhibition delves into the complex intersections of spirituality, identity, and resilience, shedding light on the experiences of Two-Spirit individuals navigating their unique paths within Indigenous cultures. Each artwork serves as a testament to the strength and beauty found in embracing one's true self, challenging conventional notions of gender and sexuality while celebrating the harmony found within duality.
In addition to showcasing the artistic talents of Two-Spirit artists, "Harmony of Duality" offers a platform for dialogue and reflection, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Indigenous perspectives on gender and identity. Attendees can expect to engage with the artists, participate in interactive discussions, and immerse themselves in a transformative cultural experience that celebrates diversity and inclusion. "Harmony of Duality: A Two-Spirit Journey" promises to be a profound and inspiring event that honors the resilience and creativity of Two-Spirit individuals while inviting attendees to embrace the beauty of duality within themselves and their communities.
Haskell University Femme Fest with Black Belt Eagle Scout
Doors 6pm; Show 6:30pm
Black Belt Eagle Scout - Marx Cassity - Liz Howdy - 2W33DY - Oeskese
$15 Free Admission for Haskell and KU Students
Indigenous Open Mic ft. Marx Cassity
On March 24th Marx Cassity, along with Liz Howdy, 2w33dy and Oeske take the stage for Haskell Indian Nations University Femme Fest with Black Belt Eagle Scout. But before then we are proud to welcome them in for a celebratory night of togetherness.
We hope you'll join us for a night of acceptance and vulnerability celebrated as we unite our Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Communities in partnership with HINU Allies of Equality.
2Sacred Album Release
2Sacred Album Release!
with Special Guest Taylord
Suggested donation $10-15, no one turned away for lack of funds
2 Spirit Fest Day Two
Free Event! Free NTV foods!
Opening and closing drum: Wade Blevins
Roger Kuhn -BAAITS singer songwriter live performance!
Indigiqueer Panel: w/ Marx Cassity,Cray Bauxmont-Flynn,Landa Lakes,Roger Kuhn, and Savannah Tdyndawgyah Waters
Honoring of Two Spirit community members: John Hawk Co-Cke', and Tony Stanton
2 Spirit Fest Day One
Free Event! NV Food!
7:30pm Wade Blevins Opening Drums
7:45pm Landa Lakes
8pm Marx Cassity
8:45pm Landa Lakes
9pm Tony Enos
9:45pm Wade Blevins Closing Drums
Daisy Chain + Most Kudos + Taylord + Marx Cassity
A night of local and touring musicians at one of Tulsa’s best listening rooms!
$10 cover
Radical Imagination Experience: The Art of Creative Resistance and Change
NDN Collective presents a free, immersive community event taking place alongside the Southwestern Association of American Indian Art (SWAIA) market that will feature a full day of performances, dialogue, presentations, spoken word, and art workshops by artists and storytellers from NDN Collective’s 2021 Radical Imagination Artist and Storytelling Cohort, as well as NDN Collective swag, photo booths, and food and drinks.
The event will also be livestreamed on NDN Collective’s Facebook page and Youtube channel.
“Having completed their artistic journeys as Radical Imagination artists, these ten creative Natives will be sharing the gifts of their talents and the medicine of their arts with the world — through song, live art creation, and presentation,” said Tina Kuckkahn (Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe), NDN Foundation’s Associate Director. “We believe in the power of Indigenous artists to envision a new and better world for all living beings, and now we have the honor of witnessing their gifts unfold.”
“Being a part of the 2021 Radical Imagination Cohort has further inspired me to continue dreaming up and creating art that fosters connectedness and sheds light on the medicine that exists through the resilience of Indigenous peoples worldwide,” said Jackie Fawn (Yurok, Washoe, Surigaonon), graphic illustrator and 2021 Radical Imagination cohort member. “I’m excited to engage with the community through live art, present my work for the first time on a larger scale, and share a few exciting pieces that I’ve been working on. I hope people feel moved, inspired, and seen through the art, discussions, and community-building that will happen during the event.”
“NDN Collective’s solid, ongoing expression of belief in its Radical Imagination artists as agents of creative resistance and change has infused and inspired how I create as a queer, Native songwriter and visual artist,” said Marx Cassity (Osage), musician and 2021 Radical Imagination cohort member. “I am thrilled to be premiering “How Long”, the first single on the 10-song album 2Sacred, which is rooted in Indigiqueer resilience, and calls for the decolonization of sexuality and gender. I made the “How Long” music video in the spirit of ceremonial community healing that I think embodies the Radical Imagination vision, and I can’t wait to celebrate in Santa Fe with this amazing group of artists.”
“The lives of Matao/CHamoru people are at risk, with increased US military presence on our lands making us a potential target for other militarized superpowers. If our ceremony keepers, culture bearers, and artists were in charge of foreign diplomacy, peace would feel so much more possible today than politicians and war-mongers want us to believe,” said Dakota Camacho (Matao/CHamoru), Multi-Disciplinary Artist and 2021 Radical Imagination cohort member. “Performing my work with NDN Collective is an opportunity for my community, my ancestors, my land to lay down these prayers for world peace to restore ináfa’maolek, and to do so the way Matao-CHamoru people always have – in relationship with other Indigenous people through ceremony, song, dance, and celebration of our radical imaginations.”
Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TKpyyGw2rI
Grantmakers in the Arts Annual Conference Keynote
NDN Collective is in New York (occupied Munsee Lenape, Wappinger, Canarsie, Lekawe, and Matinecock lands) on Indigenous People Day for the 2022 Grantmakers in the Arts Annual Conference - a week-long event encouraging the reimagination of the present and future of arts and culture by those stewarding wealth for their communities. NDN will be restreaming this LIVE event, which will feature a keynote presentation by Sarah Manning, NDN Collective Director of Communications, Jordan Brien, NDN Collective Creative Director and 2021 Radical Imagination Grantee Artists Marca Cassity, Frank Waln and Will Wilson.
Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh9RHXQtM6o