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Member Lecture—Connections: Pottery in Our Lives
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Join guest lecturer Brian Vallo, a member and former Governor of the Pueblo of Acoma tribe in New Mexico, in an exploration of Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery, an exhibition that celebrates Pueblo pottery through the voices of its people.
Courtesy of Brian Vallo
About the program
From birth to death, pottery remains a vital presence in the life cycle of the Pueblo people. Rooted in an enduring culture, Pueblo pottery thrives through sacred materials and the creative spirit of its makers. Grounded in Clay celebrates Pueblo pottery through highlighting its history, cultural significance, and lasting role in contemporary communities.
The exhibition will be open for viewing in Gary C. Werths and Richard Frimel Galleries 248 and 249 following the lecture.
About the speaker
Brian Vallo is a member of the Pueblo of Acoma tribe in New Mexico. With 30 years of experience working in areas of museum development, cultural resources management, historic preservation, the arts, and tourism, Brian has dedicated his career to promoting Native American arts and culture as well as advocating for the protection of sacred sites and repatriation of ancestors and items of cultural patrimony held in museums and private, federal, and state institutions.
Ticket information
Advance tickets can be reserved in person or through MetroTix using your Member ticket code. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum. For your ticket code or more information, visit slam.org/MemberTickets.
What is the Member Lecture Series?
Member Lectures are exclusive, live, in-person events held in the Museum’s Farrell Auditorium. Members enjoy a deeper look at the fascinating changes and ongoing scholarship by the Museum’s curators and researchers. Learn more here.
After Hours Event Entry
This event occurs after the Museum closes to the public at 5 pm. The Museum will reopen for event attendees at 5:30 pm.
Please enter through the East Building entrance or the parking garage at 5:30 pm.
