Native Arts in Miniature VIP Preview

Announcing Native Arts in Miniature, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ upcoming exhibition in the East Gallery!

This exhibition explores diverse tribal traditions, family heritage, and creative innovations expressed by Native American artists working in miniature. Video interviews and written interpretation will highlight artists’ voices discussing their artworks, techniques, and inspirations.

You’re invited to a special preview of the exhibition at 5:00PM, followed by the opening reception and remarks from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Entertainment and refreshments including wine, beer, and appetizers will be provided.

Image credit: Katsina Carving, c. 1980, Lawrence Namoki, Hopi, First Mesa (1949-2020) 

Program

5:00–6:00PM: VIP exhibition preview

6:00–8:00PM: Opening reception

6:30PM: Remarks

Image credit: Baleen Basket, 2023, Donald Johnston, Qagun Tayagungin

Where

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112

Advisory Group

Travis Campbell (he/him), Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma/Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma/Delaware Tribe of Indians
Naalkh DeAsis (he/him), Tlinkit
Christina Haswood (she/her), Navajo
Sydney Pursel (she/her/hers), Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; Shook, Hardy & Bacon; Tepa Companies; Travois; and a generous private donor.