Image courtesy Washburn University

Washburn University’s Mulvane Art Museum is hosting “DoPiKa: Reinstate,” a new exhibition in partnership with Native-owned organization 785 Arts, running through November 15. The exhibit combines art and historical research to highlight Native Americans connected to Kansas. The north gallery features contemporary Native artists, including Norman Akers (Osage) and Sydney Pursel (Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska), whose lives and tribal identities intersect with the state. The study gallery explores the histories of tribal nations that shaped Shawnee County and beyond.

Four public events accompany the exhibition. Family Weekend on Sept. 27 features artmaking and a loom beading activity led by Yale Taylor (Choctaw). On Oct. 3, Akers, Pursel, and Mona Cliff (Aaniiih/Nakota/Eastern European) discuss how identity and experience shape their art. Lisa LaRue-Baker (Cherokee) leads a Cherokee double wall basketmaking workshop Nov. 1. Artist Bobby Von Martin (Choctaw) speaks Nov. 6 about his work illustrating “I Am Osage.”

The museum is open Tuesdays–Saturdays, with free admission. More information and museum hours can be found at mulvaneartmuseum.org.