The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History will host the opening reception for its newest exhibit on Friday.
“SPEAK: Speak While You Can” uses different forms of art to express the importance of Native American language. More than 30 local Indigenous artists will be showcased within this limited exhibit, according to a press release.
The goal of the exhibit is to make viewers reflect on the languages and communities that have been pushed aside through the Indigenous artists’ pieces. According to a press release sent to OU Daily, the exhibit visualizes the intricacies of Indigenous languages and aims to continue a conversation that has been silenced for far too long.
“(Indigenous artists) are a huge part of Oklahoma’s culture and heritage,” Alexander Mann, Sam Noble Museums public relations officer said.
Mann said Sam Noble is proud to represent Native American languages and culture through this event.
“Helping preserve that history and culture is definitely part of our mission,” Mann said.
Some of its upcoming events include a live pottery demonstration and a screen printing demonstration directly related to the exhibit. Mann said there will be an opportunity to meet the artists toward the end of the event.
“SPEAK: Speak While You Can” will open from 6-8 p.m. on Friday. The exhibit will be on display until Dec. 1.
This story was edited by Ana Barboza and Ismael Lele. Sophie Hemker copy edited this story.