It’s Native American Heritage Month and History Fort Lauderdale and the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum have planned a special tribute.
We suggest you head to the New River Inn History Museum where “Chono Thlee: Sparking A New Era in Seminole Art” will be on exhibit Nov. 6 – Jan. 10.
“The exhibit, launching during Native American Heritage Month, highlights new contemporary works by indigenous artists that analyze elemental relationships for the future based on community foundations of trust, truth, dignity and integrity,” notes a press release.
Adds Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale: “History Fort Lauderdale is proud to celebrate its ninth annual contemporary art exhibition of works by artists from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Settled by our Native American ancestors, the City of Fort Lauderdale continues to be a home to the rich stories and influential culture their children hold dear. We are grateful to the Seminole Tribe of Florida for its continued support of History Fort Lauderdale during Native American Heritage Month and beyond.”
The exhibit will feature a variety of contemporary and traditional media including oils, acrylics, fiber, glass, metals, mixed media and digital art from 13 multigenerational Seminole artists.
For more information, visit historyfortlauderdale.org.