FY2025: Red Earth Gives Back
$143,982 returned directly to the Native community
We invested 50.5% of our entire budget this year into Native artists, educators, dancers, and staff. Here’s where it went:
$25,034
Festival prizes, hospitality, and performer pay
$10,970
Understanding Regalia presenters, travel, and food
$16,844
Paid directly to Native artists for gallery sales and teaching
$5,700
FallFest powwow prizes and head staff
$5,600
Youth Art Competition awards
$500
Emerging Artist Award
$78,334
Salaries for Native staff members
See Our Impact in Action
Why This Matters
We don't just showcase Native culture - WE INVEST IN IT. This funding helped artists pay bills, helped youth find confidence, and paid elders and educators for their knowledge.
This is what our mission looks like in action.
