SHERIDAN — From beaded purses to a red vest, the art on the wall is not all one medium. Some pieces, such as the storybooks or purses, are functional, and were used for their function before being displayed. Some were art pieces made specifically for the show, such as the painting of a beloved photograph. The pieces in the gallery, however, have one thing in common: each are linked to a winner of the Miss Indian America pageant.
Last weekend, 11th Miss Indian America Michele Robinson, the 22nd Miss Indian America deana harragarra waters and family members of other Miss Indian Americas gathered in Sheridan for the Miss Indian America Collective Art Exhibition: History and Hope. Over the weekend, the guests gathered for a Friday morning dedication in the arboretum in Kendrick Park and a street fair where Native Americans sold artwork on Saturday. On Thursday, the art exhibition — featuring art from past Miss Indian Americas and their families — opened at SAGE Community Arts.
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