News & Stories
Indigenous Arts of North America
The Indigenous arts of North America collection represents the artistic works of nearly every tribe across the United States and Canada and all artistic traditions created within these cultures from prehistoric times to the present. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the artistic vision of generations of Indigenous artists from across North America. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesThe Denver Art Museum's Indigenous Community Advisory Council
The museum's Native arts department understands that it is important to listen to Native community members when you are caring for their objects. That’s why creating and implementing an Indigenous Community Advisory Council was an important step for us to stay connected to the local community and all the Native nations we represent. Read below for details on this initiative and to meet the council members who we rely on so much. We hope you will see them as your resource, too.
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Blog: Art StoriesContribute to Each/Other Art Exhibition
Contribute to a monumental artwork by artists Cannupa Hanska Luger and Marie Watt. Embroider a message onto a bandana, which the artists will incorporate into a large-scale sculpture for the Each/Other exhibition, which opens at the DAM in 2021.
Embroidered bandanas are needed by October 31, 2020. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesDon't Miss the DAM's Virtual Friendship Powwow September 12
The Denver Art Museum 31st Annual Friendship Powwow is going virtual! The powwow is one of the Denver Art Museum’s and SCFD’s longest running events. Here’s a few things you can expect to see on Facebook and YouTube September 12: More
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Blog: Art StoriesMonumental Poles Among First Art Placed in the Martin Building (Video)
The Denver Art Museum team has completed the installation of its monumental Haida poles, marking the beginning of art installations for a redesigned and reinstalled Northwest Coast and Alaska Native gallery. The reimagined space will be among the first art galleries to reopen to the public in the initial phase of the renovated Martin Building on June 6, 2020. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesNews from the Native Arts Department at the Denver Art Museum
The Native arts department is pleased to share the following news about recent events. Stay tuned for updates about when you can see more of the American Indian, African, and Oceanic art collections when the Martin Building reopens. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesSymposium Explores Appropriation & Appreciation in the Global Art World
February 23, 9:30 am-4:15 pmOn Saturday, February 23, artists, scholars, and curators will meet at the Denver Art Museum for a symposium on Who Owns Culture? Appropriation & Appreciation in the Global Art World. As a global art museum with artworks from many cultures around the world, the DAM is proud to contribute to this complex and ongoing discussion. More
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Blog: Spotlight on StaffNancy Blomberg
Remembering a Museum Trailblazer and Thought LeaderIt’s with the deepest grief that the Denver Art Museum family shares the passing of Nancy Blomberg, the museum’s Chief Curator and Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesNew Jeffrey Gibson Exhibition Blends Native American & Contemporary Art Influences
May 13-August 12, 2018Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer is the first exhibition to focus on the art that one of the brightest stars working in the contemporary art world today has made since 2011, a creative turning point for him. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesCheck Out the Spotify Playlist Created by Artist Jeffrey Gibson
Music That Inspired Works in Like a HammerMusic has a big influence on Jeffrey Gibson’s creativity, with many of the works in Like a Hammer named after song lyrics or poetry. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesHelpful Tips for Your Visit to Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer
May 13-August 12, 2018Here are some tips and guidelines to help you prepare for your visit to the Denver Art Museum exhibition Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesMellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow Gains Curatorial Skills at the DAM
It has been a busy time for me at the Denver Art Museum. This article highlights some of my activities as the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow in American Indian Art. More
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Blog: Inside the CollectionSee Objects From the DAM's Native Arts Collection in Stampede
Through May 19, 2019Take a closer look at the African, American Indian, and Oceanic artworks in Stampede. More
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Blog: Art StoriesVideo Tells Fascinating Story of Pawnee Bear Claw Necklace
Join curator John Lukavic and Smarthistory's Steven Zucker as they share the history behind this object in the DAM's collection. More
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Blog: Don't Miss8 Ideas for Entertaining Out-of-Town Guests at the DAM
Looking for fun things to do with holiday visitors? Bring them to the Denver Art Museum! More
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Blog: Meet the ArtistNative Artists Discuss Their Collaboration at the DAM (Video)
Artists Melanie Yazzie, Gregg Deal, and Walt Pourier discuss their collaborative Native Arts Artists-in-Residence project at the Denver Art Museum. Action X Community X Togetherness goes through September 10, 2017. More
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Blog: Art StoriesIllustrations Make Native Arts Catalog Cards Works of Art
The card illustrations spanning the Native arts department collections were begun by museum staff in the 1920s and continued until the 1970s or 1980s. Beginning in the 1930s, a majority of the cards were illustrated by WPA workers. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesNew Grant Supports Native Arts Postdoctoral Fellowship
It is my pleasure to be the inaugural Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow in American Indian Art in the Native arts department at the Denver Art Museum. More
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Blog: Meet the ArtistMeet Wendy Red Star & Learn About Crow Indian Art
February & March 2017Watch a video with Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Wendy Red Star and check her out at the DAM. More
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Blog: Making & DoingFamily Guide to the 2016 Friendship Powwow
Saturday, September 10There's plenty of things for kids and families to see and do at the 27th Annual Friendship Powwow. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesAmerican Indian Paintings from the 1939 World's Fair
Watch a time-lapse video of the museum installing these large-scale paintings. More
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Blog: Artist InterviewMeet Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Verla Howell
Read our Q&A with Verla Howell and meet her in the Powwow Regalia Studio July 28–31. More
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Blog: Artist InterviewMeet Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Alistair Bane
Read our Q&A with Alistair Bane and meet him in the Powwow Regalia Studio July 7–17 and August 11–14, 2016. More
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Blog: Behind the ScenesCommunity Members Tell Why We Dance
Exhibition On View through August 14With video, artworks, and dance regalia, the local Native community shares their take on dance and dance-related art. More
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Blog: Artist InterviewMeet Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Mary Young Bear
Read our Q&A with Mary Young Bear and meet her in the Powwow Regalia Studio June 9–19. More
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Blog: Artist InterviewGet to Know Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Jan Jacobs
Watch a brief video interview with the artist and learn about opportunities to interact with her at the museum. More