Artist Talks – “Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art”

Moundville Archaeological Park hopes that you’ll join us for the closing reception of our exhibit “Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art”. It will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Jones Archaeological Museum.

This is a come-and-go event and light hors d’oeuvres will be served during the reception. We’d love to see you there and celebrate the work and voices that brought this exhibition to life.

This event is free with paid park admission.

Schedule

• Artist Talks: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Reception: 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Featured Artists

• Jenny L. Davis (Chickasaw Nation)
• Brent Greenwood (Chickasaw Nation)
• Laretta Weaver (Cherokee Nation)
• Juanita Gardinski (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians)

Admission

• Adults – $8
• Seniors – $7
• Students – $6
• Military – $6
• Under 5 – Free
• Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card
• UA Museums members – Free with museum membership
• Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free

Location

634 Mound State Parkway
Moundville, AL 35474-6413

Contact Information

If you have questions about this event, contact Jessica Dees by emailing jndees1@ua.edu or call 205-371-8732.