Native fashion features traditional garments, powwow regalia, streetwear, accessories, haute couture, photography, and contemporary art by national and local Indigenous designers alongside examples from the Spencer Museum's collection. Sydney Pursel, Curator for Public Practice and member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska will give a presentation on the exhibition and its development along with a tour of the exhibition. The exhibition highlights the artistic richness of wearable artworks and their connection to historical and contemporary culture as expressions of tribal and personal identity. An accompanying runway show will showcase the talent of contemporary makers and remind visitors that display cases are not the natural context for Indigenous apparel. The exhibition examines the role fashion and adornment play in Indigenous lifeways through four themes that were developed in collaboration with a team of Native community advisors: resilience, representation, politics, and community.

Friday, October 11 9:30 a.m. - Depart the Osher Institute, St. Andrews Office Facility, 1515 St. Andrews Drive. 10 a.m. - Arrive at the Spencer Museum of Art. Noon - Depart Spencer for St. Andrews.

$50 fee includes transportation, presentation, and guided tour. Refunds will be honored on or before October 4 minus a $15 administrative fee.

Thank you for registering for this Osher special event. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee