Opening Reception: Chiricahua Apache Sacred Origins and Lifeways Exhibition

Chiricahua Apache Sacred Origins and Lifeways Exhibition
opening reception: Friday, September 6, 5-7 pm
on view: September 5–October 5, 2024

The Chiricahua Apache Nation, a sovereign nation recognized by the United States in the Treaty of Santa Fe (1852), and the Chiricahua Apache People (Nde), in concert with the Light Art Space gallery, is excited to showcase the work of Chiricahua artists from September 5 to October 5, 2024 in the Flash Gallery at Light Art Space.

Our culture is an expression of our history and lifeways and is centered upon our ethic of peace and harmony (Gozhoo/güjü). As our ancestors did before us, fiercely stewarded and safeguarded our traditional land, Nde benah, the epicenter of our creation at the Hoołi (Gila River), since time immemorial, for the benefit of all creatures on Nigodzani (Earth), as part of our responsibility to Yusen, the Creator. Our art realized though painting, sculpture, photography, text, weaving, and in other forms, distills the essence of our identity and our commitment to our obligations as a people and as a nation. The exhibition will include contemporary paintings, sculptures, and dolls along with the Women Weave the World campaign baskets. At the exhibition the public is invited to be part of this ageless tradition and by helping create a Blessing Basket. A short documentary describing the baskets and the makers will accompany the exhibit. We are proud to share it with you.

Gallery Hours: Thursday 11 am-4 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-5 pm, Sunday 10 am-2 pm, and by appointment.