Stage and Arts

Last chance to see groundbreaking art show by more than 100 Native female artists in Minneapolis

By Alicia Eler

August 2, 2019 at 10:41PM
Wisdom of the Universe by Christi Belcourt.] Preview of Mia's first thematic show focused on art by Native women, with more than 20 artists and 115 works of art across media and history. Curated by Jill Ahlberg Yohe and Teri Greeves with Native Exhibition Advisory Board. brian.peterson@startribune.com Minneapolis, MN Tuesday, May 28, 2019
“Wisdom of the Universe” by Christi Belcourt. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

More than 100 Native female artists from across the U.S. and Canada came together for the groundbreaking exhibition "Hearts of Our People," the first of its kind at a major institution. Working across themes of power, legacy and relationships, the more than 117 artworks span installation, drawing, sculpture, clothing and accessories. Organized by Mia's associate curator of native art Jill Ahlberg Yohe, independent curator/Kiowa artist Teri Greeves and a 21-member Native Art Advisory Board, the show shines an important light on the often overlooked achievements of Native women. In acknowledgment of a painful history, medicine stations for Native visitors are organized throughout the exhibition. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue., Wed., Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thu., Fri.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.; closed Mon. Ends Aug 18. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Av. S., Mpls. $20. new.artsmia.org or 612-870-3000)

Correction: Previous versions of the article had the price of the exhibit incorrect. The price is $20.
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Alicia Eler

Critic / Reporter

Alicia Eler is the Minnesota Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”

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