Cal Poly Humboldt's Reese Bullen & Goudi’ni Native American Arts Galleries will present "In My Time, In My Place: Brian Tripp Archive," an exhibition exploring the late Karuk artist Brian D. Tripp's (1945–2022) use of personal texts, symbols, and geometric language. The show runs April 2 through May 16, 2026, featuring reproduced archival materials from Tripp's papers held in the Cal Poly Humboldt Library Special Collections. Two related events are scheduled: an Artist on Artist Talk with Bob Benson on April 29 and an Archivist Talk with Susan Gehr and Carly Marino on May 7.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the work of a key figure in the revival of Indigenous cultural practices and ensures that Native artists' archives are preserved and accessible for research. By showcasing Tripp's notebooks, sketches, and posters, the show underscores the importance of institutional archives in honoring and perpetuating the legacy of Indigenous artists, while also providing a model for community-centered archival projects.