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MAINSITE Contemporary Art is excited to announce "Wêwenetôni Shehkîtâkan: Ancestral Patterns Through Our Regalia" a group exhibition curated by Amber DuBoise-Shepherd. The show debuts with the opening reception on October 10 at 6:00 pm, coinciding with Norman's 2nd Friday Art Walk, and runs through November 14.
"Wêwenetôni Shehkîtâkani: Ancestral Patterns Through Our Regalia, is an exhibition influenced by my late grandmother, Adeline Ketcheshawno DuBoise, who was born for her people of the Prairie Band Potawatomi, Sac & Fox, Kickapoo, and Absentee Shawnee... For this exhibition I wanted to share her work alongside other Indigenous fashion designers, weavers, jewelers, and painters, each sharing their ancestral patterns of their people and their families... The clothing, woven belts, and jewelry they create are more than just objects admired for their skill and beauty—they are to be respected and honored, as they carry the ancestral patterns, designs, and memories of our people. I trust this exhibition will urge viewers to look and engage more deeply with our creations beyond the surface level of the materials. They let viewers know that these creations exist beyond the past and are rooted in memory continuing to carrying our families and our nation’s people forward"
Read more about this exhibition at mainsitecontemporaryart.com
Featuring Creators:Karen BerryLeslie DeerAdeline Ketcheshawno DuBoiseJennifer McAffreyBird MountainKatie ThompsonShelley PatrickPhyllis FifeJimmie Carole FifeRobin Fife JenkinsSandy Fife Wilson
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Nov 01 Saturday
All are welcome to join in honoring the courage and vision of the original 13 students and their teacher, Clara Luper. On this corner Aug. 19, 1958, they launched the sit-in movement that inspired people across the nation. Their dedication to peace and respect sparked change, opening the doors of once-segregated restaurants and other businesses.
What you’ll experience at the dedication:
- A 4-ton, 16-foot bronze lunch counter with 15 life-sized bronze figures representing Clara Luper, the 13 original sit-inners and a Katz employee. An empty mahogany stool encourages visitors to interact with the art, shaping a personal connection to the history and the lessons of the movement.
- Inspiring remarks from community leaders along with the presence of 10 of the 13 original sit-inners.
Details:
📍 Location: W. Main St. & N. Robinson Ave., Downtown OKC
📅 Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
🕚 Time: 11 a.m.
✅ Free and open to the public
🚗 Street and garage parking around the area will be available
Please note: There are multiple events happening downtown on this day! Please plan accordingly.
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