INDIGENOUS NORTHWEST
Indigenous Northwest | inaugural Biennial
September 6 – October 27, 2024 | A.N. BUSH GALLERY
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, September 6 FROM 5:30 – 7:30 P.M., WELCOME AND ARTIST INTRODUCTIONS AT 6:00 P.M.
Curatorial statement
Indigenous Northwest showcases notable Indigenous artists from the region who are creating traditional and contemporary artwork. This exhibition demonstrates the immense depth of talent emanating from local Native communities, which are often overlooked. Indigenous Northwest celebrates the contributions of Native artists who carry ancestral knowledge and traditions forward while challenging viewers to expand their perceptions of what Indigenous art can be through various mediums and materials.
It is an honor to collaborate with Salem Art Association and bring Indigenous Northwest to life. The Pacific Northwest has a deep pool of Indigenous creatives who are living and working in the region. Indigenous Northwest is an opportunity to share some of the amazing art coming out of the local Native community. Artists range from traditional weavers and beadworkers to painters, performers, photographers, and assemblage. My hope is that the show will surprise those who are not familiar with the regional Native creative scene and uplift these amazing artists.
Steph Littlebird
EXHIBITING ARTISISTS
Curator Talk WITH STEPH LITTLEBIRD on October 3 from 5:45 PM (doors) event from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Join curator Steph Littlebird and learn more about SAA’s Indigenous Northwest Biennial. Deepen your knowledge of contemporary Native art as she takes you on a personal tour through this inaugural exhibition.
Author Talk with Dr. David Lewis
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Doors open at 5:45pm and the program runs from 6-7 P.M.
Dr. David Lewis, OSU professor and author
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