Sarasota Native American Art & Music Festival

01/23/2023

Path of Beauty Film…in the beginning is a short film about the journey of the founding of “Path of Beauty Legacy ” & First Feather Gallery in Sarasota Flori...

01/20/2023

Sarasota Native American art & Music festival is going to take 2023 to refocus and reorganize. Have a healthy and prosperous year to everyone that has supported and attended this festival~

Since the pandemic, many people have had to reorganize their lives due to the horrendous destruction that has happened within our lives and our community. Now is the time to rebuild and regain our strength after that massive hit.

Prayers for everyone who have passed, everyone who has loved ones who have passed, and prayers for all that have suffered losses of employment, financial stability or their homes. The wreckage behind us is monumental, staggering and beyond anything any of us was prepared for.

We must rebuild now and help each other best we can.

Music is a universal language, as dance and the focus of my personal healing process for 2023, as I enter my 60th year on this planet.

It is also a year of film, and the second focus...to finish producing the documentary about (the late) Rex A Begaye and the legacy he left behind.

We will keep you posted and share music and film as it is released.

With Gratitude,
Barbara

01/23/2022

01/03/2022

In honor of (the late) Rex A Begaye
with love, my love

Thank you for watching over me~

Path of Beauty Film…in the beginning is a short film about the journey of the founding of “Path of Beauty Legacy ” & First Feather Gallery in Sarasota Flori...

01/03/2022

There are many pieces of prophetic art that (the late) Rex A. Begaye created. This piece was one of the last pieces he finished before transitioning.

"In the name of God"

Prophetic is an understatement, don't you think?

"He saw it coming"

We are in the middle of a genocide. Remember the traditional medicines. Fear is our biggest enemy. Be strong and stand for your rights and the rights of your loved ones.
Protect your DNA and the future of your families.

May God watch over and protect each of you~
with love,
Barbara

01/03/2022

Thank you to everyone for your kindness and support over the past 8 years since our Beloved friend (the late) Rex A Begaye crossed over. It has been an honor and blessing in so many ways to continue his legacy and vision of supporting Native American culture here in Sarasota.

I feel very fortunate and blessed that our festival has succeeded in surviving through the challenges that have taken place over these years, but particularly in the past 2 years.

Just when you feel like everything is going to collapse, somehow the Creator and our spiritual Guardians bring healing, peace, love, understanding, and all the other beautiful gifts that are given to us through hardship and pain.

Many of us have walked through that pain together and have held each other up throughout those rough journeys.

Many of you were there when our friend left, and because of your love, guidance, friendship and generosity, we got through it and the festival survived.

December 24th marked the 8th year since my Beloved moved through the veil. It's been an extraordinary journey, as difficult as it has been, and now it feels like a good time to rest.

I have decided to take this year off, for my own personal healing.
The Creator also blessed me with a new job working to support a non profit org. It has given me a great opportunity to learn and apprentice. I will share more about that in another post.

We are scheduled for 2023 and I am negotiating for a November 2022 festival for Native American heritage month. The dates and details will be announce here, once it is finalized.

I also want to take this year to complete the documentary and begin developing a series of art books dedicated to (the late) Rex's collection.

It's Great to see that the Seminole tribal fair and Brighton rodeo are taking place this year. Last year, Paul and I held the line. This year it looks like we both need a break and the big tribal festivals will keep the powwow trail active in Florida.

I love and appreciate all of you, your friendships and support.
Thank you for your understanding and God Bless each of you. Stay healthy, stay out of the hospital and remember your grandmother's medicine ways...

The next Sarasota Native American Art & Music Fest will take place:

February 10,11,12 2023

God Bless
with Love and Gratitude
Barbara

This piece is called, "They saw it coming", quite prophetic. Be strong, stand your ground and do not give up your freedom!