| "Voices in the Tall Grass: Native Women Artists of Oklahoma," is the newest exhibit at the Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City, OK. Described as a "wonderful aesthetic expression of culture and identity" by Rebecca Brave, exhibit curator, the exhibit will open at 1 p.m. on May 20, 2007 with remarks presented at 2 p.m. The artwork, on display until September 16, 2007, will represent a variety of contemporary and traditional media including pottery, beadwork, basketry, ribbonwork, sculpture, paintings and illustrations.
A beaded bag by Martha Berry is shown in detail and may be found on exhibit at the Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City, OK from May 20 until September 16, 2007.
“The art in this exhibit reflects the contemporary voice of Native Women. It allows the viewer to honor these artists, and to learn how they are an integral part of Oklahoma culture,” Brave explains. “Voices in the Tall Grass contains a wonderful blend of traditional arts, such as beading and basketry, and contemporary arts, including sculpture and painting.”
The exhibit features works by artists Martha Berry, Cherokee beadworker; Wendy Ponca, Osage artist; Crystal Hanna, Cherokee potter; Gwen Lester, Choctaw painter; Cindy Russell, Kaw painter; Shalah Rowlen, Sac and Fox ribbonworker; Virginia Stroud, Cherokee painter; and others.
The museum, located at 701 Monument, is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. For more information phone (580) 765-6108.
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