Niitsitapii (Blackfeet/Blackfoot), saakaan Akki saats tsaw (Blanket Strip), circa 1900. Buckskin, beads, quills, and flannel. The Jane Virginia Dexter Baldwin Memorial Collection, gift of Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Autry Museum; 630.G.129
This year’s convening will delve into Plains Indian pictographic drawing and tribal beadwork, examining how these distinctive styles inform the work of contemporary Plains artists, who draw inspiration from the creations of their tribal groups and Ancestors. Featuring knowledge keepers, Native artists, and museum experts, the seminar seeks to empower Native knowledge by valuing diverse voices and examining topical subjects that impact Native communities and beyond.
9:00 a.m. Doors Open
9:30 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
10:15 a.m. Overview of Plains Indian Art
10:40 a.m. Overview of Oceti Sakowin Oyate
11:40 a.m. Plains Pictographic Drawing
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Exploring Tribal Beadwork Styles
3:00 p.m. Discussion with Rick West (Cheyenne and Arapaho): The Nature of Native Art: Reflections on the Work of Richard West, Sr.
3:30 p.m. Close
The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions
Free parking for Autry visitors.
MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.