Untitled: Artist Takeover
Join featured artists Buffalo Barbie and Sarah Ortegon Highwalking to uplift the importance of shared teachings and humor in the process of overcoming adversity, inspired by the exhibition Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors.
Contributing creatives include Hilary Alkire, Alex Cisneros, Tony Crank (Spanish Classical Magic), Joshua Emerson, Alice Glamoure, Blanca Hoedjé, Rosé Hoedjé, SunRose IronShell, Melissa Ivey, Evan Johnson, Amanda Kee, Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand, Joslyn Running Wolf, Josieraye Running Wolf, Ruby Sanchez, Camila Spanic (Danny Hernandez), Aundrius Torres, Isaac Wak Wak, Raelene Whiteshield, and Marie Yellow Hawk.
Program
Performances & Experiences
Not-to-miss moments happening throughout the evening. *Some performances will occur twice.
Hamilton Building
*6:30 pm & 7:30 pm, FASHION SHOW, Stay Warrior Status by SunRose IronShell, Level 2, 19th Century Painting & Sculpture gallery
Pop-up show of Indigenous fashion by designer SunRose IronShell.
*6:45 pm & 7:45 pm, OFFBEAT ART TOUR, Drag Tour, Level 2, Kent Monkman Exhibition
Drag performers Camila Spanic and Alice Glamoure share unique interpretations of artworks in Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors.
*7 pm & 8 pm, TALK, Elder Insight, Level 2, Kent Monkman Exhibition
Isaac Wak Wak and Ruby Sanchez discuss their experiences in boarding schools in relation to the exhibition Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors.
Martin Building
6:30 pm–8 pm, MUSIC, Spanish Classical Magic, Level 1, Creative Hub
Music from the trio, Spanish Classical Magic, led by Tony Crank.
*6:30 pm & 7:15 pm, POETRY, Spoken Word, Level 3, Indigenous Arts of North America gallery
Lakota poetry and stories of rebirthing from Hilary Alkire and Melissa Ivey.
*6:45 pm & 7:45 pm, OFFBEAT ART TOUR, Indigenous Dancers, Level 7, Western American Art gallery
An Indigenous perspective of Contemporary works in the Western American Art Gallery by Raelene Whiteshield, Joslyn Running Wolf, Josieraye Running Wolf.
*7 pm & 8 pm, DANCE, Hat & Boot Dance, Level 7, Western American Art gallery
Indigenous dance integrating rodeo and pow wow with Raelene Whiteshield, Joslyn Running Wolf, Josieraye Running Wolf.
Sturm Grand Pavilion
8:30 pm-9:30 pm, FINALE PERFORMANCE, Level 2
- Planting Seeds' featuring Sarah Ortegon Highwalking and Her Garden Hoe, with puppeteer Alex Cisneros
- Native Comedy, Joshua Emerson & Evan Johnson
- Remembering April through the Butterfly Dance, with Sarah Ortegon Highwalking
- Drag Show, Buffalo Barbie, Alice Glamoure, Blanca Hoedjé, Rosé Hoedjé, Camila Spanic
Drop-In Experiences
Artmaking and other drop-in experiences available during the night.
6 pm-8 pm, FILM SCREENING, Finding the Funny, Level 2, Sturm Event Pavilion
Short film by Gabriel Fermin featuring Indigenous comedian Joshua Emerson.
6 pm-9:30 pm, ARTMAKING, Ledger Art, Level 1, Sky Blue Workshop, Martin Building
Learn about the art of reclaiming the narrative through ledger art with Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand.
6 pm-9:30 pm, ARTMAKING, Yarn Art, Level 1, Wild Plum Workshop, Martin Building
Explore the Indigenous craft of yarn art with Amanda Kee.
6 pm-9:30 pm, TEMPORARY TATTOOS, by Aundrius Torres, Level 1, Creative Hub, Martin Building
Get your own DIY temporary tattoo with artwork created by Indigenous artist, Aundrius Torres. Follow him on Instagram @Tost_nes.
6:15 pm – 9 pm, CULINARY CREATIVE, The Making of Frybread, Level 1, Ruby Red Workshop, Martin Building
Marie Yellow Hawk discusses the traditional practice of making frybread with free samples provided.
Art Installations
One-night-only installed artwork by Untitled creatives.
Ada Blackjack Sole Survivor (2018), by Sarah Ortegon Highwalking, Level 1, Creative Hub, Martin Building
Mixed media artwork including bead work, emu feathers, and acrylic paint.
Wrangle Island (2018), by Sarah Ortegon Highwalking, Level 1, Creative Hub, Martin Building
Mixed media artwork including bead work and acrylic paint.
