An event highlighting Indigenous art, the “Evening of Native American Artistry,” will take place Thursday at the Jackson Hole History Museum in conjunction with the seventh annual Teton Powwow. Curated by Susan Durfee and Al Hubbard of Central Wyoming College, the exhibit “Behind Linear Narratives” focuses on ledger art—drawings on repurposed accounting paper—featuring historic works from the late 1800s alongside contemporary pieces by father-and-son artists Terrance Guardipee and Terran Last Gun. Six other downtown galleries will each host an Indigenous artist, and Central Wyoming College’s culinary program will collaborate with chefs from Owamni Restaurant and NATIFS to create heritage-inspired appetizers.
The event matters because it provides a platform for Indigenous artists to gain visibility and build relationships with local galleries, addressing a need for greater representation and commercial opportunities in the art world. By integrating art, culinary traditions, and the broader Teton Powwow cultural programming, the initiative fosters community engagement and supports the economic sustainability of Native artists. Organizers plan to expand the gallery participation in future years, signaling a growing commitment to Indigenous art in the region.