Nizhoni Shima': Master Weavers of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills Region

Beginning May 15, 2010, the Wheelwright Museum presents iconic textiles made by master weavers of the community surrounding the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills trading posts. Based on more than twenty years of research by trader Mark Winter, and featuring rugs and tapestries dating from circa 1910 to the present, the exhibition explores the historic lifeways, painstaking technique, and family connections that have fostered one of the world’s great craft traditions. Included are masterworks by Daisy Taugelchee, Bessie Manygoats, Clara Sherman, and many others. In addition the exhibition celebrates contemporary weavers such as Rose Curley, Salina Dale, and Mary Ann Foster, through whose hands the tradition flourishes.

Exhibit runs through April 17, 2011.

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The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Main gallery exhibitions change twice a year. Smaller galleries feature one-person shows by Native American artists and photographers, or items relating to the main gallery exhibition.

The museum and the Case Trading Post museum shop sponsor talks, seminars, meet-the-artist receptions, and many other events. A private, not-for-profit institution, the Wheelwright Museum does not charge an admission fee, and most of its events are free. Donations are welcomed.

Join us for an exciting series of trunk shows, featuring established Native American fashion designers and jewelers, starting in September! Partners in Design: Native Chic. For more information, click here.

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35th Annual Benefit Auction We are actively planning our benefit auction for 2010. We are presently seeking donations of contemporary and historic Native American art, such as jewelry, pottery, textiles, baskets, and folk art. Cash donations are also appreciated. All generous contributions are fully tax deductable. If you have items that you would like to donate, please contact Lea at 505.982.4636, ext. 103 or send an email to at asstdir@wheelwright.org. To see our 2010 auction schedule, click here!