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GROUNDED
Restoring our world through a Sacred Harmony with the earth and each other
A touring exhibition of 15 contemporary artists from Indigenous American tribes traditionally based in and around the Great Plains
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GROUNDED will begin its multi-year global tour at the Fremont County Pioneer Museum in Lander, Wyoming with an opening program and reception on October 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
At this moment in time, our world is calling for restoration, from within and without, for a realignment of a sacred harmony and an awareness of a new balance between ourselves and the earth and all of life upon it.
GROUNDED brings together 15 premier and emerging contemporary artists from Indigenous American tribes traditionally based in and around the Great Plains, to inspire our imaginations about our need to be "grounded" in our relationship with all of creation: the earth and its wildlife, each other and ourselves.
The creative work of an inspiring group of contemporary Native American artists serves as a visual representation of the worldview, wisdom and learnings of their ancestors, which is urgently needed today as we reimagine how we live in order to heal our world. The exhibition is curated by noted Northern Arapaho artist Robert Martinez.
The exhibition will begin its global tour in Wyoming by being showcased in Lander, Casper, Cheyenne, Jackson, Worland and Rock Springs, before moving to other key venues in the USA and the United Kingdom, and ending its tour in the Middle East.
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ASSOCIATED PROGRAMMING around the exhibition in Lander, WY
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The GROUNDED exhibition serves as a catalyst for each host venue to develop various events and programs tailored to the specific needs of their community to stimulate discussion, dialogue and education around the exhibition’s theme toward promoting further understanding and widening the engagement with the artwork. |
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01 | An Evening of Poetry & Conversation with Indigenous Poets |
All are invited to a special evening of poetry and conversation convened by LOGOS, a project of EcoTheo Collective. Curated by the Rev. Travis Helms of EcoTheo Review, this event features noted Indigenous poets Darrah J. Perez & Ivan Posey, in celebration of the GROUNDED exhibition. |
October 12, 2022 | 6:30-8:00pm | Lander Bake Shop | Lander, WY
free and open to the public
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02 | Sacred Harmony Reflections from Native Artists |
Join us for an evening with the curator of the GROUNDED exhibition, celebrated Northern Arapaho artist Robert Martinez, and participating Eastern Shoshone artist Talissa Abeyta, as they share about their artistic practice, and the influences and inspirations that have shaped their creative work, highlighting what our world can learn from Native American culture, heritage and sacred traditions. Bishop Paul-Gordon Chandler will emcee the evening. |
October 18, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Lander Art Center | Lander, WY
free and open to the public
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03 | "The Art of Home" Film Screening |
Join us to view and discuss the Emmy-nominated film "The Art of Home: A Wind River Story," which focuses on two indigenous artists reflecting on their tribal homelands
In the film, celebrated artist Ken Williams (Arapaho/ Seneca) and artist Sarah Ortegon (Shoshone) explore what it means to be a "native artist."
At the film screening, local tribal elders from the Northern Arapaho and the Eastern Shoshone tribes will provide historical context on the arts and crafts of their communities, passed down through the ages, as they encourage young artists to stay connected to their roots.
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October 25, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Trinity Episcopal Church | Lander, WY
free and open to the public
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04 | "Braiding Sweetgrass" Book Discussion |
Join a facilitated book discussion on the New York Times best-selling book by Robin Wall Kimmerer of the Potawatomi Nation titled "Braiding Sweetgrass." The conversation will look at Indigenous ecological and environmental knowledge, and explore reciprocal relationships between humans and the earth, focusing on the role of plants and botany in Native American traditions. |
November 3, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Fremont County Library | Lander, WY
free and open to the public
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