Get to know the artists of our upcoming exhibition Native Nations Now: An Exhibition of Contemporary Native Art running May 17–October 29, 2018, in the Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo […]

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Get to know the artists of our upcoming exhibition Native Nations Now: An Exhibition of Contemporary Native Art running May 17–October 29, 2018, in the Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo […]
Past Exhibition Native Nations Now: An Exhibition of Contemporary Native Art May 17 – October 29, 2018 Plains Indian Museum, Buffalo Bill Center of the West partnered with the Creative Indigenous […]
Originally published in Points West magazineFall 1999 The Plains Indian Museum: A Reinterpretation By Emma I HansenCurator Emerita, Plains Indian Museum Ed. note: A look back at the vision for […]
“It doesn’t matter where you come from, you deserve to dream and have the same opportunities as anyone else. You are allowed. Say it out loud and permit yourself. Be […]
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2017 Painting on muslin by White Swan Crow warrior and Army Scout White Swan was one of six scouts serving under the […]
Visitors to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow each June are not only awed by the competitive dancing and exquisite dance regalia but also […]