Current Exhibition
SPIRIT OF OUR ANCESTORS EXHIBIT
Historic Ledger Drawings of the Southern Plains Indians, now open through December.
Ledger drawings are a transitional art form, taking the techniques and style of decorative buffalo skin robes and tipi covers and applying them to culturally new materials such as paper, pencils, ink, crayons, and watercolors. These brightly colored sketches record individual feats of heroism, cultural moments of transition, and daily customs from the artists. Throughout this exhibit, we will host multiple events including a traditional Cheyenne/Arapahoe Bison Dinner by Chef Ruthie Andelius and talks by historical experts and modern ledger artists. Visit us from September through December 20th to see the stories these drawings portray about life on the Southern Plains. We're open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am-4 pm.