Native American Art Exhibit: 'We Are The Keepers'

Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
ArtsConnect
909 N Kansas Ave
785-380-7890

Join ArtsConnect for the opening of this exciting exhibition of works by Native American artists working in all forms of media as part of the 2nd annual "We Are The Keepers" Native American art exhibit. This is a really fantastic show and we can't wait to share it with you starting on Friday during the August First Friday Artwalk!! The exhibit will be on display during the months of August & September.

This exhibition highlights the work of Native American artists working in both traditional and contemporary styles - inviting discussion about environmental justice, water rights, tribal sovereignty, history and culture.

Talia Sioux Anquoe (Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma/Oglala Lakota)

Mona Cliff (Aaiiinh/Nakota)

Reuben IronHorse-Kent (Ioway/Otoe/Kickapoo)

Lisa LaRue-Baker (Cherokee Nation)

Jolie "AmareedTheTruth" Lippitt (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation)

Mia Majel (Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians)

Konrad Pumpkin Seed (Oglala Sioux)

Kineu Rutledge* (Ojibwe/Meskwaki/Dakota)

Taiomah Rutledge* (Ojibwe/Meskwaki/Dakota)

Crystal Wabnum (Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas/Prairie Band Potawatomi)

Jessica YoungBird Mitchell (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota)

*Artists are part of Warclan Collective based in Wichita, Kansas.

Cover image features artwork by Konrad Pumpkin Seed (Oglala Sioux).