Creations of Spirit
January 28, 2023 - October 1, 2023
For many Native communities throughout the High Desert, what constitutes art spans beyond the walls of a gallery or a museum. Objects are alive, tied to purpose and intrinsic to thriving communities. Art is at once utilitarian and ceremonial, as well as part of the continuation of Native traditions.
Opening on January 28, 2023, Creations of Spirit will immerse High Desert Museum visitors in the Indigenous Plateau worldview, reflecting knowledge systems of tribes along the Columbia River and its tributaries.
Six Native artists commissioned for this new, original exhibition are creating artwork that will be used in Native communities before arriving at the Museum. A seventh artist is creating an interactive piece for the center of the gallery. Creations of Spirit will be a one-of-a-kind, celebratory experience featuring the stories of these living works of art. Videos, audio and large projections will immerse visitors in the landscapes and communities in which these objects are used, highlighting the theme of artwork as alive, full of stories and created for specific purposes and people. The original works will be supplemented with nine cultural items on loan from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
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Date/Time
January 28, 2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
Cost
$12 - $20 -
Location
59800 US-97
Bend, OR, 97702
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Host Organization
High Desert Museum -
Contact
https://highdesertmuseum.org/
(541) 382-4754
info@highdesertmuseum.org
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97
Bend, OR, 97702
(541) 382-4754
The High Desert Museum is an indoor and outdoor exploration of the High Desert, including live wildlife, living history characters and changing cultural exhibits. Meet owls, hawks, porcupines and more close up in daily shows. Experience vibrant art.