12,000 Years of Big River Art & Culture

A rare opportunity to learn about the art and culture of Native peoples of the Big River from recognized experts in the field.

What You Will Learn

Learn to understand and appreciate the art and culture of people of the Big River region -- both past and present. Topics include:

• The defining characteristics of Big River art, both past and present
• The influence of culture, trade, and the Big River on art of the region
• Influences of the Plains and Coastal art forms
• The role of ancient symbols in past and present art of the region
• What the future looks like for arts and artists of the Big River region
• Networking with others who have an interest in the topic
• A chance to see an unprecedented collection of contemporary Native American art of the Big River region

... and more!

Speakers

Speakers are nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, cultural historians, authors and curators of Native American art collections.

Combined, their expertise in Native American arts of the Columbia River region is unmatched.

• Vivian Adams (Yakama)
• Pat Courtney Gold (Wasco)
• Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama)
• Mary Schlick