Ancestral Connections

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: May 4, 2019 - 2029 What: "Ancestral Connections explores how ten contemporary artists draw on aspects of their heritage—sometimes combined with personal experiences or tribal history—to create new and compelling works of art. Some have been shaped by their traditional homelands and landscapes, while … Continue reading Ancestral Connections →

Window on Collections: Many Hands, Many Voices

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - Washington D.C. When: Ongoing What: "The permanent display provides a window into the museum’s collection and reveals the breadth and diversity of Native objects and are arranged in categories, including beadwork and animals. There are interactive kiosks that provide more information about each object." -Text courtesy of … Continue reading Window on Collections: Many Hands, Many Voices →

National Museum of the American Indian – Washington, D.C.

"The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) has one of the most extensive collections of Native American arts and artifacts in the world—approximately 266,000 catalog records (825,000 items) representing over 12,000 years of history and more than 1,200 indigenous cultures throughout the Americas. Ranging from ancient Paleo-Indian points to contemporary fine arts, the collections … Continue reading National Museum of the American Indian – Washington, D.C. →

Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Ongoing What: "This spectacular, permanent exhibition of some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America demonstrates the breadth of the museum's renowned collection and highlights the historic importance of many of these iconic objects. Chosen to illustrate the … Continue reading Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian →

T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Through September 16, 2019 What: "One of the most influential, innovative, and talented Native American artists of the 20th-century, T.C. Cannon embodied the activism, cultural transition and creative expression that defined America in the 1960s and 1970s. Cannon’s work—as an artist, poet, and … Continue reading T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America →

Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Hero

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Through October 13, 2019 What: "This exhibition will feature a new narrative creation by the Salish artist known for his bold blend of Northwest Coast formline and pop-culture figures. This site-specific work will include an epic battle between Marvel characters and aliens invading … Continue reading Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Hero →

Circle of Dance

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: Through April 14, 2019 What: "Circle of Dance presents Native dance as a vibrant, meaningful, and diverse form of cultural expression. Featuring ten social and ceremonial dances from throughout the Americas, the exhibition illuminates the significance of each dance and highlights the unique characteristics … Continue reading Circle of Dance →

Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - New York, NY When: November 10, 2017 - January 6, 2019. *No longer on view. What: "Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound presents the work of ten artists who use light, digital projection, and experimental media to reflect on their place in and between traditional and … Continue reading Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound →

Our Universe: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World

Where: National Museum of the American Indian - Washington, D.C. When: Through late 2021 What: "Our Universes focuses on indigenous cosmologies—worldviews and philosophies related to the creation and order of the universe—and the spiritual relationship between humankind and the natural world. Organized around the solar year, the exhibition introduces visitors to indigenous peoples from across … Continue reading Our Universe: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World →