Sharing the Creative Spirit: Indigenous Community Art Projects

Speakers: Christi Belcourt and Sherry Farrell Racette, Métis, "Walking With Our Sisters" Dylan Miner, Métis, "Anishnaabensag Biimskowebshkigewag" (Native Kids Ride Bikes) Douglas Miles, San Carlos Apache/Akimel O'odham, Apache Skateboards Moderator: Andrea R. Hanley, Navajo, Membership and Program Manager, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts The importance of working with local and Native communities is becoming an increasingly common theme with contemporary artists. This panel discussion examined three such community-based projects and their impact on both a local and national scale. This panel discussion was part of the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research's 2014 Speaker Series, Art in Flux, which was dedicated to discussing key issues and programs affecting artists and art institutions today. Art in Flux was developed by the School for Advanced Research with the help of Professor Lara Evans of the Institute of American Indian Arts. Events took place at SAR and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. This event was recorded on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts.