Having emerged from the 1970s and 80s as a significant contemporary artist, Helen Hardin paved the way for other Native woman artists breaking out of Indian traditionalism.

The Southwest Summer Storytelling Series began in mid-June at Delaney Library, featuring local artists, educators, and public figures representing a variety of Native American groups. We have had four speakers so far, and after taking a break in the week of July 4^th, we’ll start back up again from July 13^th through August 10^th on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

The last few weeks have been busy here—the gallery opening was a great success! Today our Library and Archives Technician, Michael Long, and his partner Louise Turner, are expecting their first baby, Silas Mason. Congratulations, and good luck!