Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art
The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park 634 Mound State Pkwy, Moundville
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Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art
From February 3 through May 31, 2025, the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park will feature a temporary exhibit focusing on Moundville and Mississippian influences on contemporary Native American artists. Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art emphasizes the re-centering of museums from tribal perspectives by connecting the past to the present. This […]
Cabaret
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Step in to Kit Kat Club whose irresistible allure radiates decadence and desire. Here, the lives of Cliff Bradshaw and Sally Bowles will weave in a dream-like romance. But beneath the dazzling glamour lies a darker truth as the specter of fascism threatens to extinguish the freedoms enjoyed by its patrons. In […]
Wheel Throwing 101
Wheel Throwing 101
In this multi-day workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel! Taught by Amy Smoot, this workshop will walk participants through the basics of prepping clay, throwing their piece, trimming, and decorating. Days 1 and 2 will be spent throwing on the wheel, and after one week, day 3 will be […]
Book Arts 18+
Book Arts 18+
Book design is something that is largely forgotten today, it is a craft often taken for granted. It involves methods and rules that have been developed over centuries. This class consists of a series of four classes, each building on the last. We will work on exercises and follow steps to make our own handmade […]
