Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum will host an evening reception in celebration of Adornments that Adapt, a new seasonal exhibition highlighting both traditional and contemporary Native American quillwork and beadwork. This will take place following the museum’s powwow community feast on Saturday, July 11, at 6:30 PM.

This intimate event will honor the participating artists from within the museum community, whose works will be on display throughout the exhibition. Invited artists, museum members, community partners, and supporters will have the opportunity to engage directly with the makers, fostering a deeper understanding of quillwork and beadwork as living art forms that carry cultural knowledge, identity, and innovation. Artists on display include:

• Rhonda Besaw

• Monica Alexander

• Jill Cresey-Gross

• Kristen Oser-Allen

• Ray Southworth

• Kimberly-Ann Lussier

The evening will include light refreshments and brief welcoming remarks from artists and museum leadership. All bead and quill workers are strongly encouraged to bring examples of their work to display during the evening. Limited table space will be provided.