Art Along the Rivers: A Conversation with Artist Norman Akers

Join Melissa Wolfe, curator of American art, and artist Norman Akers (citizen Osage Nation) in discussion to introduce the exhibition Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration.  Akers explores issues of identity and culture, including Osage myths, place, and the dynamics of personal and cultural transformation as a Native American artist. He will discuss his featured work and the connections between his practice and the overarching themes of the exhibition.

This virtual program will take place via Zoom and will include opportunities for participants to ask questions with the Q&A feature. Attendees’ mics and cameras will not be activated. This event will have automated closed captions.

Attendees must register to receive the Zoom link. Capacity for the live program is limited.

A closed-captioned recording of the program will become available on the Museum’s YouTube channel and website in the weeks following.