Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists isa community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures and environment in Placer County. The exhibition illuminatesthe experience of “walking in two worlds” through the eyes of contemporary Native American artists. Sierra Native Alliance’s Executive Director, Anno Nakai, states, “Walking in Our Moccs features artwork from youth to elders and creatively illustrates the coexistence of tribal lifeways and mainstream culture, including experiences that marginalize, oppress, uplift and connect Native people to sacred traditions.”
This dynamic exhibition includes over 45 artworks in a variety of media, including painting, photographs, jewelry, sculpture, prints, drawings and mixed media. Many of the original artworks are for sale and proceeds support both the artists and the museum.
Participating artists: Chris Archer, Madeline Odeominikwe Blackthorne, Brittany Burrows, Teresa Clark, Elizabeth Davis, Francisco Joseph Dominguez, Keith Edaakie, Joshua Frederick, Valentine Kai, Raymond LeBeau, Viola LeBeau, Meyokeeskow Marrufo, Xochitl Martinez, Alfred Melbourne, Ursa Nakai, Aya Nieto-Oakley, Christina Padilla, Stan Padilla, Joselyn A. Rodriguez, Devaney Rain Royalty, Bernadette Smith, Paul Stone, Deerstine Suehead, Liz Xedes. Youth Groups: Sierra Native Alliance Youth Leadership and United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School.
Events
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 11 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Maidu Museum & Historic Site is thrilled to invite you to the Opening Reception of Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists, a contemporary art exhibition featuring over 25 Native artists, as well as youth groups from the United Auburn Indian Community and Sierra Native Alliance. Admission is free!
Inside Out: Word Cloud
Projection Workshop
Saturday, January 31 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Free for all ages
In this digital media workshop, participants will create a personal word cloud portrait guided by the Sierra Native Alliance youth team. Through exploring themes of self-identity and personal perception, participants will generate word clouds that reflect their own stories. These words will be digitally mapped onto the body to form unique portraits, and each participant will leave with a finished digital artwork.
Closing Reception
Saturday, January 31 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Join us for the closing reception of Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists. Celebrate the artists and their work one last time with community, conversation, and refreshments.