Indigenous Art Now

Presented in celebration of the upcoming opening of House Made of Dawn: Art by Native Americans, 1880-Now, this program brings together professionals and practitioners to examine the current state of Indigenous art and consider its expanding global presence across museums, galleries, and art markets.

Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) is a fine art photographer known for her collaborative exploration of Native identity and community in the contemporary world; she is the recipient of many awards and her works are in the permanent collections of major museums worldwide, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, and the National Gallery of Art, and the British Museum. She was elected and served as a member of the Chemehuevi Tribal Council from 2007-2010.

Featuring: Cara Romero, Steven Gonzalez, Dakota Hoska, Agnes Hsu-Tang, Ph.D., Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, Ph.D.