Rethink! American Indian Art at Berkshire Museum exhibits striking contemporary works of art and historic Native American art objects from Berkshire Museum’s permanent collections, demonstrating that Indians have not disappeared, and that Indian artists continue to express themselves in a contemporary world. Join us for a full day of events to celebrate Rethink!
Teri Greeves, My Family’s Tennis Shoes Series, beaded Converse All-Stars tennis shoes, 2003, photo by Addison Doty, collection of School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center
Family Opening Day
Saturday, July 14, activities and programs included with Museum admission
Conversation with the Curators 10 a.m. Coffee and pastry served.
Basketry Demonstration 10 to11 a.m. Passamaquoddy basketmaker Jeremy Frey demonstrates preparation of ash strips on the lawn.
Wampanoag Singers 11 a.m. to noon Four Native American performers will present Eastern Algonquian songs and dances in the theater.
Rethink! Tradition 1 p.m. Kay Olan Ionataiewas (Mohawk/Wolf Clan) presents traditional stories and music from the Haudenosaunee.
Rethink! Skills Noon to 2 p.m. Artists demonstrate traditional crafts in the galleries.
Wigwam Builders 2 p.m. Join Darrel Wixon and David Weeden at the wigwam.
Rethink! Edible 2:30 to 4 p.m. Chef Anna Gershenson will prepare dishes for tasting that utilize traditional Native American ingredients.
Storywalk All day family reading activity; children read Many Nations: An Alphabet of Native America by Joseph Bruchac to their parents. Free copies of the book available first-come, first-served as supplies last. StoryWalk is presented in partnership with Wee Read.
Berkshire Museum
39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-7171
www.berkshiremuseum.org