A major exhibition titled 'Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home' opens at The Museum at Warm Springs on May 21, featuring the contemporary art of celebrated Pacific Northwest Native artist Lillian Pitt alongside works from her personal collection and other institutions. The show, curated by Angela Anne Smith with contributions from Rebecca Dobkins, explores six themes in Pitt's life and work and includes an opening reception sponsored by The Ford Family Foundation.
The exhibition highlights the groundbreaking role of Lillian Pitt and her contemporaries in bringing contemporary Indigenous art into major institutions. It serves as a significant recognition of Pitt's legacy, coinciding with her receipt of the inaugural 1905 Legacy Award in the Visual Arts, and underscores the museum's commitment to presenting Indigenous narratives and artists.