RIPPLE: A Contemporary Indigenous Arts & Fashion Experience

Join Water Over Nickel for RIPPLE — a contemporary Indigenous arts and fashion experience inspired by water in motion.

This free community event brings together creativity, culture, and connection to celebrate the importance of protecting the waters that sustain us all.

Open to all those who care about clean water and future generations, RIPPLE creates space to experience Indigenous artistry as living, evolving, and deeply rooted in stewardship of the natural world.

Guests will enjoy a contemporary Indigenous fashion show featuring Native designers, a student art exhibition, and opportunities to learn more about protecting Minnesota’s clean water and getting involved with Water Over Nickel’s work.

The event features a Q&A conversation with Indigenous fashion designers and tribal leaders following the show, offering attendees a chance to hear an Indigenous perspective on inspiration, storytelling, and connection to water through art and fashion. Appetizers will be available during the show and Q&A.

Nibi in Motion. Art in Action: Grounded in Ojibwe teachings and community, RIPPLE invites all who attend to reflect on our shared responsibility to care for Nibi — water — for generations to come.