Arts
"Tradition & Innovation" is a look at indigenous traditional culture in a modern world. Featuring traditional and contemporary art pieces, this partnership with the Hera Gallery of south Kingstown Rhode island looks at how indigenous people retain ties to their traditions in a modern world. Examples of art produced by local native artists are featured followed by a lecture by Tomaquag Museum's Executive Director, Lorén Spears, who provides examples of leather, fur, and musical instruments used by native people. Lorén provides a wonderful blend of these examples explaining their use in the past, as well as how they are being used in today's modern times. About Tomaquag Museum Tomaquag Museum, Rhode Island’s only museum entirely dedicated to telling the story of the Indigenous Peoples was established in 1958. It is a Native-led nonprofit museum. Tomaquag serves as a cultural bridge between the past, present and future as well as a facilitator between the Indigenous communities and the diverse world. Through our unique collection, lectures, tours, off-site programs, and arts & educator workshops, we educate the public regarding Native history, culture, arts, current events, and environmental issues. The Museum is visited each year by artists, researchers, students, and travelers from across the United States and throughout the world. For more information, visit www.tomaquagmuseum.org Social Media: http://www.facebook.com/tomaquagmuseum Twitter: @tomaquagmuseum Tomaquag Museum can bring a custom program to your school or business. Contact us to find out how! Phone: (401) 491-9063 E-mail: lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.org