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

  • Don Bailey
  • Amber K. Ball
  • Rick Bartow
  • Colie Detka
  • Ka’ila Farrell-Smith
  • Lee Gavin
  • Anthony Hudson
  • Marybel Martin
  • Kanani Miyamoto
  • Nakoosa Moreland Jack
  • Blood Poet
  • Cliff Ponca
  • Chantele Rilatos
  • Joe Scott
  • Diane Smith
  • Travis Stewart
  • M. Earl Williams

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.

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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

Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley

Join us! A RSVP is requested
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