A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Tannery Pond Center (TPC) presents "Indigenous Gifts: Tradition, Today and Tomorrow," a festival celebrating the art and culture of the Indigenous people of the Adirondacks. TPC wants to acknowledge their profound relationship with, and stewardship of, these mountains, lakes, and streams long before the arrival of European settlers.
Stating, "We hope to advance deeper knowledge and understanding of the continued vibrancy of Haudenosaunee arts and culture, as embodied by the performers, artists, and storytellers who are participating in this festival. We are deeply grateful to the Haudenosaunee participants who have agreed to share their cultural traditions with all who come to the festival."
This special exhibit of Indigenous art is being curated by David Fadden. With strong ties to both Akwesasne and Onchiota, Fadden has established a solid reputation as a painter, but he is also recognized as a storyteller, illustrator, writer, and sculptor. An admirer of the Dutch and Renaissance painters, David finds inspiration in the old masters' eloquent and seemingly effortless use of light.
Sixteen Akwesasne artists' work was selected by Mr. Fadden, and their work will be displayed in this exhibit. The following artists have agreed to participate in the exhibition at Tannery Pond Center:
Bruce Boots - Paintings
Debbie Cook-Jacobs - Basketry
David Fadden - Painting
Katsitsionni Fox - Ceramics, Painting
Carrie Hill - Basketry
Charlotte King - Paintings
Tammy King - Paintings, Beadwork, Textiles
Brandon Lazore - Paintings
Roger Perkins - Mixed Media, Paintings
Nanci Ransom - Basketry
Victoria Ransom - Pen and Ink, Painting
Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders - Photography.
Kit Thomas - Painting, Mixed Media
Jordon Thompson - Pen and Ink
Kirby Thompson - Paintings
Yvette White - Paintings
Yvette White - Painting: click HERE for more information.
The Widlund Gallery, "Indigenous Gifts: Tradition, Today and Tomorrow," will be on exhibit from July 16 through September 14, 2024. The Gallery hours are from Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM, and Saturday 12-4 PM, and by appointment.
Also featured;
July 25 | 7:30 PM - Performance by the Akwesasne Women Singers, Opening Thanksgiving Address
July 26 | 10 AM - 3 PM - Wampum Beaded Bracelets workshop by Brian McCormack from Thunderhawk Living History School
July 26 | 5-7 PM - Opening Artist Reception for the Widlund Gallery Exhibit
August 1 | 7:30 PM - Melissa Otis, Author, Lecture - Rural Indigenousness. A History of Iroquoian and Algonquian Peoples of the Adirondack
August 3 | 7:30 PM - Perry Ground Storytelling for all ages.
August 7 | 1 PM - Honni David - Storytelling and Book Reading for Children ages 7-11
August 8 | 7:30 PM - Katsitsionni Fox - Movies: Without a Whisper & Under the Husk
August 11 | 3 PM - Allegany River Indian Dancers
August 22 | 3 PM & 7:30 PM - Native North American Traveling College 3 PM "Youth" Dance & Sing at Lawn at Riverfront Park; 7:30 pm evening adult & family performance at TPC
August 23 | 6 PM - Rex Lyons, Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation (a movie) will be shown followed by Rex Lyons telling the story of the Creator's Game, Lacrosse. He will discuss the history of Lacrosse and the Importance of Lacrosse to the Indigenous Community.
August 24 | 10 AM - 3 PM - Moccasin Making by Alex Warrington from Thunderhawk Living History School
August 29 | 7:30 PM - Medicine Game, Two Brothers, One Dream will be shown. It is a movie about two brother's dreams from the Onondaga Nation who pursue their dreams of playing for national powerhouse Syracuse University and the obstacles they overcame.
September 7 | 3-5 PM - Presentation Carrie Hill - the history and culture of basketry.
September 13 | 6:30 PM - Demonstration by Niio Perkins - Akwesasne Jewelry & Designer
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