Contemporary American Indian Art: The Spencer Collects

Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

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Contemporary American Indian Art: The Spencer Collects
Andrea Norris, curator
Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

A selection of works of art by American Indians in the the museum collection; many have been acquired in the past five years. The exhibition includes paintings, pottery, glass, and prints by artists Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Diego Romero, Maria Martinez, Preston Singletary, Zig Jackson, and others.

Organized by the Spencer Museum of Art in conjunction with the Fifteenth Annual Lawrence Indian Art Show, Sept. 12-Oct. 11. Generously supported by Advocacy Research Institute, Inc.

Organized by the Spencer Museum of Art and generously supported by Advocacy Research Institute, Inc.

This exhibition, organized in conjunction with the Fifteenth Annual Lawrence Indian Art Show, includes a selection from the works by American Indians in the Spencer Museum collection, many of which have been acquired by the Spencer in the past five years. The exhibition includes paintings, pottery, glass and prints by artists such as Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Diego Romero, Maria Martinez, Preston Singletary, and Zig Jackson.

Exhibition images

Works of art

Nathan Begaye (1959–2010, active 1970–2010), untitled jar
Nathan Begaye (1959–2010, active 1970–2010)
2001
Jody Folwell (born 1942, active 1955–present); Susan Folwell (born 1970), jar with Northwest Coast design
Jody Folwell (born 1942, active 1955–present); Susan Folwell (born 1970)
2000
William Andrew Pacheco (born 1975, active circa 1985–present), Dinosaur storage jar
William Andrew Pacheco (born 1975, active circa 1985–present)
2000
Victor Masayesva Jr. (born 1951), Touma (Singing)
Victor Masayesva Jr. (born 1951)
1996
Preston Singletary (born 1963), Eagle Hat
Preston Singletary (born 1963)
2003
Mateo Romero (born 1966), Industrial Landscape
Mateo Romero (born 1966)
2000

Events

October 11, 2003
Workshop
10:30AM–12:30PM
Gallery 317 Central Court
October 11, 2003
Workshop
1:30–3:30PM
Gallery 317 Central Court