Showcasing 29 First American Artists

Collective Wisdom brings together thirty-four First American artists in a dynamic exhibition centered on collaboration, community, and cultural exchange. Each work represents a unique partnership between two or more artists who contribute their own mediums, perspectives, and creative practices to a shared artistic vision.

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Developed through reciprocal processes of dialogue, exchange, and trust, some works were created collaboratively from conception, while others evolved as they passed from artist to artist, each adding their own aesthetic, cultural references, and lived experiences. The resulting collection reflects the richness and diversity of contemporary First American art while emphasizing the relationships that make these works possible.

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Rooted in Indigenous traditions of community and shared knowledge, Collective Wisdom explores how culture, experience, and connection shape creative expression. Through visual dialogue and cultural metaphor, the exhibition celebrates the collective nature of Indigenous creativity, demonstrating how tradition and innovation continue to walk together into the future.

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Billy Hensley

Stuart Sampson

Margaret Wheeler

Marwin Begaye

Chance Brown

Bryan Waytula

Erin Shaw

Summer Zah

Dustin Mater

Kindra Swafford

Marcus Amerman

Tom Farris

Roy Boney

Brenda Kingery

Kristin Gentry

Hoka Skenandore

Nathalie Standingcloud

Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson)

Cotie Poe-Underwood

Brent Greenwood

Amber Shepard-Dubois

Karma Henry

Deana Ward

Candace Shanholtzer

Natalie Miller

Tyson Hudson

Jerry Sutton

Dean Wyatt

Daniel McCoy