Open House Celebration: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera

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Spend a festive day at the Block Museum with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in celebration of Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera. Enjoy open galleries, food, music and storytelling by portrait sitter Mark M. Jourdan (Ho-Chunk and Oneida nations), and a gallery talk with portrait sitter Kim Vigue (Menominee/Oneida), Executive Director of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, on the history and future of the Mitchell Museum.

Co-presented with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. 

About the Mitchell 

Evanston’s Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the histories, cultures, traditions, and arts of Indigenous people from the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1977, the museum has become a cherished resource and education center committed to promoting a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and serving as a space to celebrate their diverse cultures, rich histories, and present-day experiences and contributions.

About the Open House Program Participants

Mark M. Jourdan (Ho-Chunk and Oneida nations) - "Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I grew up traveling much of the 'Pow-Wow circuit' with my family.  Visiting states throughout the Midwest and into Canada dancing, singing, and working in my grandmother's food stand. All of the travel was by car. So, the radio and eventually cassette player was a familiar companion. With the diverse musical tastes of my parents and siblings, they unknowingly started me on my own musical journey that includes most all styles of music. Today, along with my regular performances, I teach guitar, beginning voice training and arrangement. My musical goal is to share a feeling. Something a little bit more than just words and music. "

Kim Vigue (Menominee/Oneida) - Kim brings over 20 years of experience working on behalf of many leading tribal organizations, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities to develop and deliver culturally relevant initiatives and programming designed to improve the well-being of Native children, families, and communities. Kim is also the founder of Wolf River Consulting Group and previously served as the Communications Director at the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education. Kim is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation and a descendant of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin. She joined the Mitchell Museum in October 2021.

RSVP

Programs are open to all, on a first-come first-served basis. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated, as they help us anticipate attendance numbers.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also generously supported by the David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts Foundation, the Alumnae of Northwestern University, and the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Contact The Block Museum of Art for more information: (847) 491-4000 or email us at block-museum@northwestern.edu