.Brigit Truex, Fayette, Enrolled Member (Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi [Vermont], and Fred Nez-Keams, Anderson, Enrolled Member (Navajo) are both in the Native Reflections exhibit now in Metro Hall. They speak about their work and Fred performs on the flute this Thursday at 10 am. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com each week to hear Keith Waits talk with artists.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission and the Kentucky Heritage Council worked together to invite American Indians living in Kentucky to share their visual art. A panel of American Indians and experts on Native American heritage selected works to include and the result is this amazing collection.
As required by law and custom, the Native Reflections exhibit labels indicate whether an artist is an enrolled member of a state- or federally-recognized tribe, or if they are not currently enrolled or recognized. Each artist is listed as either “Enrolled Member” or “Native Inspired.”
To learn more about how American Indian people receive or apply for enrolled status, contact the Kentucky Heritage Council or find links and resources at http://heritage.ky.gov.