Cherokee Beadwork
In conjunction with the exhibition Western Wares, discover the diverse ways people adorn personal items. Learn the two-needle applique style of beadwork used by Southeastern tribes during the flourishing period …
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Curator Conversations: Fabulous Fashion
Focus on the fabulous fashions that are represented in Western Wares with Archivist and Exhibition Curator Samantha Schafer. Learn to identify key design elements by decade and how those fashions …
Brown Bag Lunch Series: A Brief Overview of Body Modification and Tattoos
All cultures practice some type of body modification, be it body painting, piercing, tattooing, scarring or re-shaping. In many cultures, body modification is done to indicate social position, family affiliation, …
Date with the Duke: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
When Senator Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) returns home to Shinbone for the funeral of Tom Doniphon (John Wayne), he recounts to a local newspaper editor the story behind it all. …
Sunday Spotlight: Living Canvas Jabee, musical artist, EMMY Award winner, entrepreneur and community activist
Explore the traditions and artistic expressions in Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret. Grab a stool and listen to invited artisans discuss their craft. Hear from tattoo artists and tattooed living …
Drop-In Drawing: Untitled (Woman Rescuing Bound Cowboy) by Jerome George Rozen
On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby …
Spring Break Drop-In Activities: Building Block Road Trip
It is Spring Break! Drop by the Museum and participate in family-friendly activities and create a different make-and-take craft each day. No reservations required. Activities are available while supplies last. …
Spring Break Drop-In Activities: Embroidery
It is Spring Break! Drop by the Museum and participate in family-friendly activities and create a different make-and-take craft each day. No reservations required. Activities are available while supplies last. …
Spring Break Drop-In Activities: Mini-Weavings
Inspired by the mini-weavings found in Western Wares, create a pint-sized textile piece of art.
Spring Break Drop-In Activities: Illustrated Letters
Surprise someone with an old-fashioned illustrated letter. You write the letter; we’ll provide a stamp!
